The CHSAA has adopted outdoor “Polar Bear” track meets.
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Sports Round-Up March 6
The CYO conducted its first-ever Free-Throw Challenge during the recent winter recess.
CHSAA Leaders Call for Emergency Hearing With City on High-Risk Sports Decision
The Catholic High School Sports Athletic Association (CHSAA), for both the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of New York, is asking the city council’s Committee on Health to host an emergency hearing in regards to playing high-risk sports locally.
Former Loughlin Star Takes Big East by ‘Storm’
St. John’s Julian Champagnie leads the Big East in scoring.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 20
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens is returning to activity with a diocesan free-throw shooting contest that will run Feb. 15-21.
Consummate Gentleman Tom Konchalski Dies at 74
The longtime H.S. basketball scout and devout Catholic died Feb. 8.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 13
Longtime New York Mets lefty closer John Franco was a special guest on a Mets alumni Zoom on Jan. 27, where he answered fans’ questions and told stories about his days in orange and blue.
No Word Yet on Playing High-Risk High School Sports in NYC
Local Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) schools are feeling frustrated with the lack of communication from city officials as to if high-risk sports can be played for the remainder of the academic year. The State Department of Health (DOH) announced on Jan. 22 that high-risk sports could resume Feb. 1 — but the final decision still needs to be made by city health authorities.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 6
Leslie “Les” Pinder, an honorary member of the St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, Class of 1959, died peacefully from natural causes on Jan. 15.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 16
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2021, including players and coaches with local ties.