Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On Saturday, March 22, Kellenberg blessed and unveiled the new Ken Conrade Softball Field. After 2 years of construction, Kellenberg’s new softball field, located on what was once St. John’s field, now serves as the center for the ever-advancing softball program at Kellenberg. Just outside the Firebird Center…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Kellenberg Memorials’ very own Mr. Kenneth Conrade has been inducted into the CHSAA Coaching Hall of Fame. Mr. Conrade has been coaching the Girls Varsity Softball team for 32 years, and has been head coach for 30. He has since then brought the softball program at Kellenberg to…
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 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 Paulina Barnjak ’24: On Friday, April 14th, Kellenberg’s own Varsity Softball team hosted their annual benefit game. The team played the St. Francis Prep Terriers at Bob Klein Field, home of Molloy University’s softball program. All the money raised was donated to LICADD, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug…
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…
From NFCA.org: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Over 8,800 student-athletes were named 2021 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes, the Association announced on Tuesday afternoon. With the highest total in Association history, it marked the second consecutive year (2018-19) achieving the 8,000-plus plateau. … High School (Unweighted) (Full List) 1. Lone Oak (Texas) – 3.941; 2. Kellenberg Memorial (N.Y.) – 3.889; 3.…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22 The varsity level Softball team was honored with two top league awards on June 3. Senior Nicolette Picone was named NSCHSGAA Pitcher of the Year while junior Natalie Bottiglieri was named NSCHSGAA Player of the Year. According to a very proud Coach Conrade, “It is not common for…
The Marianist Community, Administration, Faculty, and Staff would like to congratulate the following student-athletes for their hard work, effort, commitment and success in the classroom, on the athletic fields and in celebrating their faith as valued members of the Kellenberg Memorial Family. Today they take the next step in their educational growth as they commit…
Along with many other changes in recent times, the annual Mudville softball tournament could not be held this spring. The organizers, however, wanted to show their appreciation for the senior members of the Kellenberg Memorial softball team who would’ve competed this weekend in Herkimer, New York. NYSSCOGS and Mudville Softball Presidents, Kathleen and Perry L.…
