Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Boys Varsity Bowling team opened their season on Monday, November 27th with a dominating 9 to 0 win over St. John’s High School. After taking an early 2 to 0 lead after a competitive first game, the team started to click and never looked back. Great games…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24 November 3rd, 2023 was a joyous scene at SUNY Old Westbury where the Girls Varsity Volleyball team rejoiced in celebration after winning the League Championship against the Sacred Heart Spartans. The Lady Firebirds’ dominance has been displayed throughout the season as the team went 14-0 in league play…
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: On Saturday the Varsity Football team defeated the Vikings of St. Joseph’s by the Sea by a score of 28 to 7. After surrendering a first quarter touchdown, Senior Kevin McGrory led the Firebird defensive effort with 11 tackles and 2 pass breakups to keep the opposing Vikings…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, the Girls Varsity Soccer team defeated soccer powerhouse South Side High School by a score of 2:1. Senior Eva Garcia scored the first goal 15 minutes into the match, receiving the ball by a cross kick from sophomore Morgan Farrell. With time winding…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Saturday, September 16th, the Varsity Football Team defeated St. Francis Prep by a score of 38 to 18 in the annual Homecoming game. This game is always one of the most anticipated of the year, and the team did not disappoint. Quarterback Kenny Noe wasted no time…
Article by Newsday’s Dean Zulkofske: Kenny Noe didn’t know what to think. When Noe’s Kellenberg football team started the season 0-2, the Firebirds’ senior quarterback almost blamed himself. “When we went 0-2, I thought, ‘Is it me?’ ” Noe said. A Newsday Top 100 baseball player and a Monmouth University shortstop commit, Noe returned 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…
Spring sports season has come to an end, and it’s time to honor the remarkable achievements of our high school athletes. From exhilarating matches to outstanding teamwork, this season has been nothing short of exceptional. Today, we celebrate the winners of three prestigious awards that recognize dedication, growth, and outstanding contributions. The Bernie Ward Commitment…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Saturday, the boys track team took their talents upstate to compete in the “Race at the Oval Office” at FDR High School in Staatsburg, where the highlight of the day came in the 100 meter final when senior Kavon Morris demolished his personal record running an astounding…
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…