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St. Edmund Prep Gym Floor Elevates Eagles’ School Spirit to New Heights
St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, has installed a new gymnasium floor to further enhance the student-athlete experience at the South Brooklyn school.
Catholic Faith and Education Guide Longtime Hoops Coach
Longtime basketball coach Barry “Slice” Rohrssen reflects on his life of service, shaped by his Catholic faith and dedication to mentoring young players.
What I Did on Summer Vacation? Played Against the World’s Best
Most high schoolers spend their summer vacation in New York City at the beach, hanging out with friends, and playing way too many video games.
Molloy Grad Inducted into NY State Softball Hall of Fame
When we think of a hall of fame, typically it’s reserved for athletes who were the cream of the crop in their respective sports who are being honored for their greatness years after their playing careers have finished.
The Tablet’s 2024 CHSAA Baseball and Softball All-Star Teams
After another competitive season of CHSAA baseball and softball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2024 All-Star teams in both sports. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations.
Archbishop Molloy, St. John’s Prep Win State, City CHSAA Baseball Titles
Since it likely will still be a while until a professional baseball team brings a championship back to Queens, we can at least rely on our local high school teams to shine on the biggest stage. Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and St. John’s Prep, Astoria, each won their respective varsity baseball league championships. The Stanners took home the CHSAA ‘AA’ state title, while the Red Storm captured the ‘A’ city championship.
Clippers Impress During Inaugural Girls’ Flag Football Season
History was made this spring at Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, as the school rolled out its first-ever varsity and junior varsity girls’ flag football squads.
Stanner Swimmer Set to Compete in Olympic Trials
The Summer Paris Olympic Games begin in late July, and there’s a chance the local diocesan sports scene will be represented on the biggest stage. Or maybe the biggest pool.
Familiar Face Takes Over New Role for Stanners
After more than two decades coaching junior varsity softball at Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, Lou Santos is in his first year as varsity head coach. And he’s off to a fast start.