Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Tuesday, April 26th, your firebirds on the boys varsity tennis team defeated St. John the Baptist 5-2. Leading the victory, fourth doubles teammates Aedan Galvez ‘22 and James Takes ‘25 won easily in straight sets with a score 6-0, 6-0. Soon after, third doubles partners Dan Millman ‘25 and…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The Boys JV Lacrosse team extended their win streak with a 17-8 victory over Archbishop Stepinac High School on Tuesday, April 26th. Devin Binkley set the tone with his play at the faceoff, dominating from the second quarter on and winning 22 of 29 faceoffs. Maverick Chernoff led the scoring…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Ladies Spring Varsity Track and Field team is ending their season strong with many students being awarded for their efforts. At the NSCHSAA Easter Classic Meet, three students were given gold medals: Senior Chrystelle Senatus in the high hurdles, Senior Kathleen Healy in the steeplechase, and Sophomore…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Monday, April 25, 2022, the Varsity Softball team improved its league record to 4 wins and 1 loss by defeating St. John the Baptist by a score of 10-0 in 4 innings. Ava Golio picked up the win striking out 4 and only allowing 2 hits. Lauren…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The school spirit aspect of Kellenberg Memorial was at its peak this past Friday during the Spring Spirit Rally. All athletes participating in a spring sport were escorted to the gymnasium, while the remainder of the students watched in their homerooms via live-streaming. Students were welcomed with a…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: Every runner dreams of setting records, their names engraved in the history books. With other sports, performance is subjective to some degree. Track is a sport dominated by times, as a runner’s success is clearly recorded in the times they run. That’s why records are such an important…
On March 8, the members and families of the winter varsity athletic programs gathered to honor the athletes of the winter 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…
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…
