Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: This past month, the Kellenberg Varsity Cheerleading Team had the honor of competing in the High School Cheerleading Nationals. After their past successes, the Firebirds took on Nationals once again, hoping to bring home a big win. In early February, the team traveled down to Orlando, Florida, excited…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: The Kellenberg Girls Varsity Bowling team picked up a quarter-final victory against Holy Trinity on Monday, January 31st. Leading the way for the Firebirds was Senior Isabella Pagan with a series of 523 and a game high of 191. Senior Brooke Cassatto was right behind bowling a 394…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23 In back-to-back games on January 31 and February 1, the girls of Kellenberg’s junior varsity basketball team tacked on two more wins against the Gaels of St. Mary’s. Top scorers included sophomore Erin Occhino and freshman Elizabeth Healy, each scoring 13 points. Sophomore Daniella Espina also scored 9…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23 Congratulations to Kellenberg junior Olivia Spirakis who was named “NSCHSGAA Field Athlete of the Meet” at Sunday’s League Championship Meet for her clutch performing long jump and triple jump wins. Martine Demesueux finished second in the triple jump. Also crowned as league champions was the 4×400 relay team…
Article by Phoenix writer Nick Cortese ’23: On January 17, Kellenberg welcomed Holy Trinity for this year’s rendition of the Tom Crotty Classic. Tom Crotty was looked at as a star basketball player for Maria Regina from 1974 to 1978. When he was tragically killed during the 9/11 attacks, Kellenberg added a tournament to their…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: The saying in sports goes, “you win some, you lose some.” Some teams, however, skip the losing part. To go an entire season without losing a single game seems impossible. But some teams are just so dominant, so cohesive, and so talented that they complete the task. This…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: On January 17th the Lady Firebirds of the freshmen and sophomore track team competed in their championship. Gabriellla Doris won a gold medal in the shot put. Martine Demeseyeux had a gold medal victory in the triple jump. Martine also took a bronze in the 300 meters with…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: The Girls JV basketball team defeated the Cougars of St. John the Baptist on Tuesday January 18th, by a commanding score of 37-18. The team came out strong after the opening tip-off , putting up 17 points in the first quarter. They continued this strong trend throughout the…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The Varsity Hockey team played their first game of the season Monday evening against St. Joseph’s by the Sea. The Firebirds outscored their opponents by a score of 11 to 2. Five of those goals came in the first period of play. Senior James Palma recorded his first…
On December 2, the members and families of the fall varsity athletic programs gathered to honor the athletes of the fall varsity teams. Awards were given for the most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team.
The Bernie Ward Commitment Award is named after our beloved former faculty member, coach, and colleague Bernie Ward is for the athlete who has displayed the most passion and commitment towards bettering themselves and their teammates during the season.
The Most Improved Player Award is awarded to the athlete who displayed the greatest amount of improvement and growth in their skills which contributed to the success of their team.
The Most Valuable Player Award is awarded to the athlete whose contribution to the team contributed most towards that team’s success during the season.