The CHSAA high school basketball action wrapped up with a bang this season, so here’s a look at the champions on the diocesan, city, and state levels.
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Queens Community Mourns Loss of Tennis Coaching Legend
Longtime St. Francis Prep boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis coach John Brennan died Feb. 24 after suffering a stroke while watching the St. John’s University men’s basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
Holy Cross Hoopster on Literal Rocket Trajectory to MIT
Holy Cross High School girls’ varsity basketball player Mona Okorie is heading to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Fontbonne Star Keeps Adding to All-Time Record Scoring Total
In the local diocesan girls’ varsity basketball scene, a handful of senior student-athletes recently reached the celebrated mark of 1,000 career points.
Tom Konchalski’s Legacy a Lasting Influence on Future Generations
A few weeks ago, I released the Mount Rushmore of Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA basketball as selected by the league’s longtime coaches, administrators, officials, and superfans. Had I conceived the idea even five years ago, there would have been no question regarding who I would have contacted first — Tom Konchalski.
Announcing the Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star Team for 2024, CHSAA Girls’ All-League Teams
After another competitive season of Catholic High School Football League action, The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL All-Star team is back. Players were selected from the four high schools that field football teams in the diocese: Christ the King H.S., Middle Village; Holy Cross H.S., Flushing; St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows; and Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations and statistics.
The Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA Mount Rushmore Debate
In sports, we’re always talking about Mount Rushmore — the top four players ever for a given team, program, or league. We know CHSAA boys’ basketball league in the diocese has seen its fair share of absolute greats, so as another high school hoops season is upon us, here’s a look at the Mount Rushmore of the local Catholic League.
Names of Coaching Legends Now Adorn St. John’s Prep
Two coaching legends at St. John’s Prep, Astoria (formerly Mater Christi H.S.), will live forever in the school’s gymnasium. On Nov. 24, the school hosted a court-naming ceremony during the boys’ varsity basketball game to honor longtime coaches Jim Gatto and the late Ed Flood — both of whom dedicated their lives to the school’s community. Former student-athletes, teachers, administrators, and family members returned to celebrate these two coaching titans.
Holy Cross Hall of Fame Inductee Credits School for Path to Success
Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, held its Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Nov. 16 to honor a group of individuals who have made their old stomping grounds very proud.
St. Edmund Prep’s ‘Dig Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Tradition Continues
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, has once again rallied for the cause through a monthlong series of events to raise awareness and funds.