The Phoenix is the school newspaper, published by the students of Kellenberg Memorial High School seven times per year. Membership on the Phoenix staff is open to all students in grades 6 through 12 interested in the various aspects of newspaper publishing, such as writing articles, editing, formatting the paper using Desktop Publishing software and distribution.
By Phoenix Reporter Nicholas Cortese '23: In front of a sea of blue and gold which transformed Molloy College into the Kellenberg home court, Maggie Caffrey launched a sizzling serve at 24-22 and proceeded to set Rebecca Meier for the final kill that brought the 2019 championship home to Glenn Curtiss as the Firebirds toppled the 15-0 undefeated St. Anthony’s Friars in 4 sets on Tuesday, November 5: 25-15; 25- 19; 23-25; 25-22. With the
The Varsity Volleyball team captured the championship at the Smithtown West Tournament the weekend of October 19, posting huge wins over #1 ranked Massapequa in the semifinals and league rival, St. Anthony’s in the finals. After seizing 1st place in their pool, Kellenberg cruised through the quarterfinal round vs. Westhampton, setting the table for the semifinal vs. powerhouse Massapequa. Emily Acimovic’s 5 aces and ridiculous .444 hitting percentage paved the way for the 2 set
On Saturday, October 19, the JV-A Football team defeated St. Peter’s 40-6 to improve their overall record to 4-and-3 and league record to 4-and-1. The offense was led by Quarterback Ethan Greenwood with 2 rushing touchdowns, 165 passing yards and 1 touchdown pass to Gilbert Rivera. Rivera caught 7 passes for 85 yards. Rushing touchdowns were also scored by running backs Jaden Lyons and Sam Vernot. The defense was led by Connor Eakin with 8
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team beat St. John the Baptist 2-1 on Monday, October 21st. Morgan Salmon scored a penalty kick in the beginning of the second half. Taylor Argentina scored the winning goal with 15 minutes left. Kylie McShea had 8 saves. The girls will host Sacred Heart Academy on October 30th for the semifinal game.
On Saturday, October 19th the Varsity Football team traveled to Staten Island and improved the record to 5-2 by defeating St. Peter’s 49-17. The Firebird offense led the way scoring on their first seven possessions. Jordan Delucia increased his season touchdown total to 20 after bringing 4 carries into the end zone and taking his first reception 75 yards to the house, Jordan finished the day with over 300 all purpose yards. Quarterback Dan Settino
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