Maybe it has to do with sharing the womb for nine months, but there’s just something about twins that sets them apart. At Msgr. McClancy H.S., fraternal twins Layla and Maleah Wagner form the backcourt for the Crusaders varsity girls’ hoops team.
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From Competing Schools to One Team: Holy Cross and Molloy Unite on the Ice
Two Queens Catholic high schools combine to form a varsity boys’ ice hockey team, turning longtime competitors into teammates and keeping the sport alive for student-athletes in the CHSAA.
Msgr. King Tourney Always a Holiday Hoops Season Highlight
St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, hosted the 55th annual Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament from Dec. 27-30. The holiday tradition has continued under Brian Shea, who served as tournament director for the second time.
Announcing the Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star Team for 2025
After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back.
Leary’s Prep Legacy Lives on Through Talented Grandson
The legacy of legendary St. Francis Prep basketball coach Tim Leary lives on as his grandson Jack suits up for the Terriers, carrying family tradition forward on the court.
Game On: Who Said Gaming Isn’t A Sport? Not These Crusaders!
Msgr. McClancy High School is leveling up athletics with its new CHSAA-sanctioned esports team — nine student-athletes competing in strategy-driven games like “Marvel Rivals” and “Overwatch.” With custom-built computers, rigorous practice, and real teamwork, these Crusaders are proving that gaming takes skill, discipline, and competitive spirit just like any other sport.
Xaverian Nets 4th Straight Girls Varsity City Volleyball Title
Xaverian’s girls’ varsity volleyball team captured a fourth straight city championship and returned to the state finals, driven by a tight-knit roster and standout senior leadership. After another close run at the title, the Clippers are already preparing to “try again” next season.
Freshman Phenom Leads Terriers To 1st-Ever Girls’ City Soccer Title
Freshman standout Carolina Purificato led St. Francis Prep to its first CHSAA Tier 1 city soccer championship, delivering a rare 20–20 season and a breakout debut year.
Xaverian Girls’ Tennis Team Title Trifecta Tantalizes
For the first time in program history, the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, varsity girls’ tennis team won the CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens championship.
‘O’ My! Christ the King Hoops Superstar Heading to UConn
Olivia Vukosa, the senior 6-foot, 4-inch center for the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity basketball team affectionately known as the “Big O,” has committed to continue her hoops career at the University of Connecticut (UConn).