For the past 28 years, the Xaverian H.S. community in Bay Ridge has engaged in an autumn tradition by coming together in mid-September to honor the memory of a hero.
high school sports
NYC Hoops Hall of Fame Inducts Two Johnnies
Former St. John’s University, Jamaica, basketball standouts Gus Alfieri and Jayson Williams were inducted Sept. 14 into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 27th annual induction dinner held at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan.
Blvd. Battle Highlights Opening Day of CHSFL
For the first time in over 40 years, something appeared missing at the traditional “Battle of the Boulevard” football game featuring Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows.
Former Holy Cross Star Joins Practice Squad
Devon Cajuste, a former football standout at Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, signed on as a member of the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad.
Expectations High for Christ the King Football
Following an undefeated regular season in 2015, the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, varsity football team is set to build upon last year’s success.
Meet the 1st Girls’ Edition of the Clippers
Xaverian H.S. in Bay Ridge has gone co-ed for the upcoming school, year, meaning a host of girls’ sports are set to start up at the school.
Fencing Game ‘On Point’ for Maspeth Parishioner
Bernard Witek, a rising senior at Loyola School, Manhattan, and a parishioner at Holy Cross, Maspeth, runs cross-country and plays baseball during the school year, but in the summer, it’s all fencing all the time.
Tom Burns to Coach Xaverian’s Varsity
Just a month after longtime Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, varsity basketball coach Jack Alesi announced his retirement, the school has named a successor.
Xaverian’s Jack Alesi Hangs Up Clipboard
After 21 seasons, Xaverian H.S. head varsity basketball coach Jack Alesi announced his retirement. His career includes plenty of accolades, but the relationships are what he will most remember.
Xaverian Names Girls’ Volleyball Coach
Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, announced that Marie McGoldrick-Raico has been named the school’s girls’ volleyball coach as it prepares to go co-ed this fall.