Article by Phoenix writer Tsassis Angelo ’22: A few words of advice, should you ever be matched up in a basketball game with Kellenberg senior Nick Spinoso: Do not seek for any post shots. Whether you are back down or face up, his mere presence is enough to ensure that your shot is promptly swatted…
Article by Phoneix writer Nick Cortese ’23: On Wednesday in the semi-final matchup, your JV lady Firebirds defeated Our Lady of Mercy by a score of 38-32. It was a close game the whole way through. After the third quarter, your ladies were down by two and the girls turned it on and fought their…
On January 27th, the Boys Varsity Basketball packed their bags on a school bus and took a trip to Founders Hollow for our annual retreat with Coaches McCutcheon, Lyons, and Defino. We were all excited for the two days ahead of us. After a three-hour bus ride filled with humor and even a sing-along, we…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: The Boys Latin School Basketball team defended the Birds Nest yesterday with a 44-27 victory over St. Dominic’s. Ronan Hayden led our offense with double-digit points while Chinoso Okoye and Kyle Billello provided stifling defense. The Boys moved to 4-0 on the season and look ahead to Monday’s…
Article by Britney Guevara ’21: The Girls Latin school basketball team defeated St. Brigid’s yesterday by a score of 34 to 15. Catherine Fuentes led the team in points with 6, while Kat Schencman, Riley Duffy, Jess Paprocky, Madison Firoz, Erin Occhino, Kate McCreay, Delaney Clark, Ainsley Macharg, and Colleen Thicke added points as well.…
By Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: The Boys Varsity Basketball team won their first league game last night by defending Saint John the Baptist by a score of 64-46. Nick Spinoso led the team with 25 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jake Cosgrove and James Cavallaro chipped in with 11 points each. Jack Healy,…
On Sunday, January 5th, the Girls Varsity Basketball team took a trip over to the Rockville Centre Recreation Center to work with the organization, Hoops for All. Hoops for All is a program that gives children and teenagers with special needs the opportunity to have fun on the court. The participants are encouraged to participate…
Article by Kylie McShea ’21: On Saturday, December 21, the basketball programs from Kellenberg Memorial and Kennedy Catholic held a Christmas drive to collect baby items for the Regina Residence. The Regina Residence provides housing and supportive services for up to 10 pregnant and/or parenting young women and their children. They provide a structured living…
Article by Aidan McBrien ’20: This past Friday on December 6th the Boys Varsity Basketball team traveled out to Stella Maris Retreat House in Islip, New York, with Brother Michael Gillen, S.M., and Coaches McCutcheon and Lyons for their annual S.O.S. (Service over Self) project. Upon arrival the team was greeted warmly by the caretaker…
