Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team showed off their talents against St. Dominic High School in a 10-5 victory on April 22. The defense held the Bayhawks to zero goals in the first half, thanks to the incredible playing and turnovers by Senior Ava Wayrich, Freshman Veronica Braut, Senior…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Thursday, February 8th, the Kellenberg Girls Varsity Bowling Team won the League Championship against St. John the Baptist by a score of 6-3. The girls opened the match strong, winning game one with a score of 880-771. However, in a nail-biting game two, the team came close…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Thursday, January 11, the Girls Varsity Bowling team picked up a win against Holy Trinity High School, scoring 7-2. This game improves the team’s record to 7 wins and 1 loss for the season. Sophomore Kerri Callahan had a series of 501, and Senior Grace Pizzardi had…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24 November 3rd, 2023 was a joyous scene at SUNY Old Westbury where the Girls Varsity Volleyball team rejoiced in celebration after winning the League Championship against the Sacred Heart Spartans. The Lady Firebirds’ dominance has been displayed throughout the season as the team went 14-0 in league play…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On October 29th, 2023, the Junior Varsity Lady Firebirds Volleyball team ended a stellar season with an amazing championship win against Sacred Heart Academy. The team was undefeated in league play and continued their dominant season with playoff success, winning both sets by a score of 25-14 and…
Article by Phoenix writer Cassandra Odudukudu ’24: In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, the sophomores of the Girls Cross Country team won the Nassau and Suffolk Catholic High School Girls Sophomore Championship. On Wednesday, October 18, the girls traveled to Sunken Meadow State Park to participate in the race. Held on a crisp…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On September 17, the Kellenberg Girls Cross Country team ran to an impressive victory at the Regis Invitational Varsity A Race. In winning the title, the team upended New Jersey powerhouse Morris Hills, Notre Dame Academy of Manhattan, and fourteen other teams. Runners Kelsey Nichols, Michaela Dennean, Cecilia…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, the Girls Varsity Soccer team defeated soccer powerhouse South Side High School by a score of 2:1. Senior Eva Garcia scored the first goal 15 minutes into the match, receiving the ball by a cross kick from sophomore Morgan Farrell. With time winding…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On May 13th, the Kellenberg Girls Varsity Track and Field Team traveled to Randall’s Island to compete at the CHSAA Intersectional Championship. The Freshman Girls’ Firebird Track Team took home the bronze plaque for third place, an achievement made more impressive since they were the smallest of 34…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an ever evolving weather day on April 2, the Lady Firebird track and field team stayed firm and determined. Chelsea Ezumah had her best day with a medal performance in the shot pout and a personal best in the discus, Olivia Spirakis picked up from her award…