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St. Francis Prep To Induct Inaugural Ring of Honor

St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, is known for its storied sports tradition, dating back to when the high school was located in Brooklyn. To honor the athletic achievements of its athletes, coaches and moderators, the Prep will celebrate its inaugural “Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor” gala on March 15 at the Crest Hollow […]

The St. Francis Prep gymnastics champs: Back row (left to right): Head Coach Kamla Modi, Assistant Coach Tori Fishman, Khayla Martinez (Junior), Veronica Cusack (Senior, Team Captain), Nicole Donini (Senior), Chelsea Avila (Sophomore), Eleanna Gatanas (Sophomore), Claudia Galej (Sophomore), Sabrina Laube (Sophomore), Kayla Georgiades (Senior), Assistant Coach Alex Giuliani, Assistant Coach Brooke Reinfeld. Front row (left to right): Katelyn Forrest (Junior), Gianna Kuzmicki (Freshman), Cassandra Henry (Freshman), Emma Foynes (Freshman), Zoe Kaorsis (Freshman), Kaylee Coppolla (Sophomore), Annie Kambouras (Sophomore), Ashley McGovern (Junior), Madison Kolnsberg (Senior).

L’il Terriers Capture 3rd Straight Gymnastics Title

The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, gymnastics team is quickly becoming a dynasty. For the third consecutive season, the team won the CHSAA sectional championship title on Oct. 28, 2013. Gymnastics is a sport that tends to fly under the radar, but these young ladies have the talent to keep bringing the sport back into […]

600 Wins for Coach Leary

St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, boys’ varsity basketball coach Tim Leary earned his 600th career win Jan. 8 when his L’il Terriers defeated All Hallows H.S., the Bronx, 66-40. Leary, a 1963 graduate of St. Francis Prep, has spent the past 39 seasons at the school after being head boys’ coach at St. Augustine D.H.S. […]

Brother Edward Kent Keeps Young at Heart

Running track is in the blood of Brother Edward Kent, O.S.F. So much so that the 76-year-old Franciscan has not been able to give up competing for 60 years. Brother Edward still runs competitively in USA Masters Track and Field, an organization that holds national competitions for men and women in five-year age brackets starting […]

Joe Torre (Photo by Johnmaxmena, used under Creative Commons License.)

St. Francis Prep Grad Joe Torre Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

As part of the Veterans’ Committee vote, former MLB manager and player Joe Torre was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N.Y., on Monday. Torre is a graduate of St. Francis Prep, Brooklyn, and was baptized at Good Shepherd Church, Marine Park. Torre won four World Series titles as manager for […]

St. Francis Prep Wins State Volleyball Crown

The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, varsity volleyball team won this year’s GCHSAA state volleyball tournament on Nov. 8. The team went 5-1 in pool play, which helped them earn the No. 1 seed for the semifinal match. The L’il Terriers went 2-0 against John F. Kennedy Catholic H.S., Somers, N.Y., winning 25-18 and 25-22. […]

The "Battle of the Boulevard" (Photo by Diana Colapietro)

Holy Cross Wins ‘Battle of the Boulevard’ (with slideshow)

Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, are located just two miles apart on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. So naturally, a heated football rivalry – one that has been called the best high school football rivalry in New York City – exists between these two schools. Whenever they meet on the […]

Marathon Signals Closure After Sandy

More than 47,000 runners ran in the 42nd annual ING N.Y.C. Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 3. But of course, this year’s marathon was supposed to be the 43rd running, since the race was established in 1970. After Hurricane Sandy led to the cancellation of the 2012 N.Y.C. Marathon, runners – many of whom were affected […]

Diocesan Volleyball Champions Crowned

The GCHSAA crowned this year’s Brooklyn/Queens champions.                 The Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, junior varsity team capped off its undefeated season with a victory over Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, with scores of 25-22 and 25-21 to capture the Division I title.             […]

16 Straight Tennis Titles for Terriers

The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, varsity tennis team earned its 16th straight GCHSAA state title with an intense 3-2 victory Oct. 24 over The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates.