There’s a team in Queens that just made quite the splash. The Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, girls’ varsity swim team capped off a memorable campaign with a dominant victory on the biggest stage.
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CHSAA Helps Schools Celebrate Victories in the Classroom
In the phrase “student-athlete,” student comes before athlete, yet too often we see around the country, especially in collegiate athletics, that playing a sport in school is viewed as more important than academics. That’s not the case here in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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.
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.
Fifty Years Strong for Molloy Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach
Andy Kostel has been coaching boys’ varsity soccer at Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, for so many years that his tenure is actually longer than the CHSAA boys’ soccer league itself.
St. Francis Prep Honors Lasting Legacy of Former Staffer, Coach Brother Robert Kent
With sadness, the St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, community announced the passing of longtime faculty member, administrator, and sports coach Brother Robert Kent, OSF, on July 17 at the age of 82.
Interleague Play Is the New Norm for CHSAA Baseball
The local Catholic baseball league has a somewhat new structure, in that the varsity and junior varsity teams from the Diocese of Brooklyn are also squaring off against the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Long Island.
New Hall of Famers Enshrined by Old-Timers of America
The 2025 Basketball Old-Timers of America Hall of Fame class includes Mitch Buonaguro, Steve Lappas, Evan Pickman, Mike Fratello, Art Kenney, and Ed Pinckney.