St. Francis College has named Linda Cimino its new head women’s basketball coach. She is the 13th coach in program history.
high school sports
Former CK Hoops Standout Remembered as Champion
Just a few months after the passing of legendary St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, boys’ varsity basketball coach Tim Leary, the CHSAA is now mourning the loss of another local hoops icon, Clare Droesch.
Sports Round-Up May 25
Nazareth H.S., East Flatbush, will host its annual Eugene McCarthy Memorial 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 2 in Marine Park. The race honors the memory of Maj. Eugene McCarthy, a 1973 graduate of Nazareth who gave his life for country in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm.
CHSAA Enshrines New Class of Hall of Famers
The CHSAA hosted its 33rd annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and golf outing May 10 at the Inwood Country Club. This year’s class was made up of seven deserving inductees who dedicated their lives to the local sports scene.
Sports Round-Up May 19
Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, hosted its 11th annual President’s Dinner May 5. Among this year’s honorees was Father Peter Rayder, pastor of St. Thomas More, Breezy Point.
Annual Old Timers Dinner Links the Past and Present
For the 59th year, legends of the game gathered to relive their vast hoops memories. Held May 4 at Sirico’s Caterers in Dyker Heights, the dinner is a spring tradition that continues going strong.
Sports Round-Up May 12
St. Saviour’s sports teams have been an integral part of the school’s history. Even before girls played sports regularly in this country, the Pandas were ahead of their time.
Sports Round-Up May 5
Four members of the Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, girls’ varsity basketball team will be continuing their hoops careers in college.
New Class Enshrined in Girls’ HS Hall of Fame
The GCHSAA of the Diocese of Brooklyn inducted a new 11-member class to its Hall of Fame April 19 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach.
Nazareth Coach Relives Memories of NFL Draft
Dozens of college football players will finally achieve their lifelong dream of playing professional football. For one local former athlete, the memories of the 1989 NFL draft are still crystal clear.