The Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity soccer team won its third straight GCHSAA Division I Brooklyn/Queens championship with a 1-0 victory Nov. 2 over The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates. The St. Edmund Prep, Sheepshead Bay, girls’ varsity […]
In football, basketball and even baseball these days, an athlete’s size is essential in getting noticed. In fact, oftentimes talented athletes that do not fit the typical mold are overlooked, despite their talent on the field or court. But for a sport like soccer, the focus is mostly on endurance, finesse and speed rather than […]
The St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope, varsity soccer team is off to the best start in its 10-year program history at 3-1. The Pandas are led by new head coach Ed O’Donnell and have received timely contributions from junior team captain Katie O’Donnell, freshman leading goal-scorer Kevina Shalvey and standout sophomore goaltender Carmen Proffitt.
St. Patrick’s parish, Bay Ridge, held its 35th Opening Day for its CYO soccer program Sept. 14. The day featured a blessing at the church and a parade from the church to the Shore Road fields for opening ceremonies. Over 200 children from kindergarten through eighth grade participate […]
A deacon is known for the role of assisting and providing aide to a priest celebrating a Mass, along with many other responsibilities. In turn, a sports agent assists an athlete or coach in negotiating a contract. Manuel Quintana’s role of “assisting” as a professional soccer agent has thoroughly helped his transition of “assisting” as […]
St. Andrew Avellino parish, Flushing, had a successful run in this year’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) soccer season. On June 16, the eighth-grade girls’ team won the CYO rookie intermediate division championship title game 2-1 over St. Patrick’s, Bay Ridge. The score was tied 1-1 after Briana Payano scored for St. Andrew’s. Lea Vallone scored […]
When most Americans visit Africa, they go to experience the vast wildlife by enjoying an African safari. But for St. John’s University, Jamaica, soccer alumna Raelynne Lee, it was a safari of service that led her to the vast continent across the Atlantic. As part of the St. John’s campus ministry, the former Red Storm […]
With Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, going co-ed this fall, six new female teams have been added to the school’s sports program, which was previously comprised of nine boys’ teams. Young women will have the chance to participate in soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, cheerleading and softball. As part of the process of becoming […]
