Article by Newsday’s Dean Zulkofske: Kenny Noe didn’t know what to think. When Noe’s Kellenberg football team started the season 0-2, the Firebirds’ senior quarterback almost blamed himself. “When we went 0-2, I thought, ‘Is it me?’ ” Noe said. A Newsday Top 100 baseball player and a Monmouth University shortstop commit, Noe returned to…
Congratulations to the 2023 Paul T. Zois Athletic Scholarship recipients, Giavonna DeBono ’23, who is attending Manhattan College, and Sean Cannon ’23, who is attending Providence College. The Paul T. Zois Athletic Scholarship was founded in memory of Prokopios (Paul) T. Zois, father of Stefania Zois-Goel ’02 and Theo Zois ’04, who was killed in the September 11th attacks on…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Varsity Softball’s Ava Golio, Natalie McMichael and Ariana Corrente joined in assisting the Nassau Aviators Wheelchair Softball team on Tuesday, May 30,in Eisenhower Park. They were eager to aid in this game. The firebirds spent over two hours helping the athletes run a practice and play a slow…
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…
Spring sports season has come to an end, and it’s time to honor the remarkable achievements of our high school athletes. From exhilarating matches to outstanding teamwork, this season has been nothing short of exceptional. Today, we celebrate the winners of three prestigious awards that recognize dedication, growth, and outstanding contributions. The Bernie Ward Commitment…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Saturday, the boys track team took their talents upstate to compete in the “Race at the Oval Office” at FDR High School in Staatsburg, where the highlight of the day came in the 100 meter final when senior Kavon Morris demolished his personal record running an astounding…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: The Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team defeated Fordham Prep 11-10 on May 2. After a back-and-forth second half which saw four different tie scores, Mike Anzelone scored the game winner with three minutes remaining. This was one of Anzelone’s team leading three goals on the day. Nick Johnson and…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On March 31, the girls JV softball team took the field against the Friars of St. Anthony’s. Anna Anzalone and Michaela Ressegger started off the offense by shocking the Friars with precision execution of the short game. But their two runs in the first would be followed by…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Saturday, April 1, the Firebird boys track team opened up the 2023 spring season with some solid performances at the Valley Stream Challenge. William Mullin leaped to 3rd place in the 400-meter hurdles and Danny Carsey ranked 6th in the 110-meter hurdles. Mario Sanabria raced to a…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 4th, senior Memphis Ling, captain of varsity bowling team, completed his impressive Kellenberg career by competing in the New York State bowling championship. After a slow first game, Memphis bounced back and rolled a 269, the second highest of the day. Ultimately, he came up just…