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.
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Motherhood Was True Calling for Kearney Hoops Coaches
Former Bishop Kearney H.S. basketball coaches Cathy Crockett and Kerry O’Grady walked away from their passion to spend more time with their children.
New Beginnings: Gaelic Football Takes Root at McClancy HS
Msgr. McClancy H.S. has started its own Gaelic football club, making it one of only a handful of area schools to participate in the sport.
The Tablet’s High School Girls’ 2024-2025 Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of CHSAA girls’ varsity basketball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual diocesan All-Star team.
The Tablet’s High School Boys’ 2024-2025 Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of CHSAA boys’ varsity basketball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual diocesan All-Star team.
Exciting CHSAA Basketball Season Comes to a Close
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.
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.