On March 3, the winter varsity athletics programs gathered to honor the athletes of the winter season. Awards were given for most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team. The Most Improved Player Award is awarded to the athlete who displayed the greatest amount of improvement and growth in their skills, which contributed…
Article by Newsday’s Peter Kersich: Alexis Kotanidis recognized that her time bowling at Kellenberg was nearing an end, and after winning her fourth consecutive CHSAA team title a week ago, there was just one more accolade left for the Firebirds senior to obtain. Finishing with the high series at the CHSAA individual championship. “I wanted to…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: This past Sunday the Firebird Wrestling Team crowned three champions at the Nassau-Suffolk League Tournament. Senior captain James Watterson won a tightly contested finals match against a hungry opponent by a single point while fellow senior Alex Cooper wasted no time and earned a first period pin. Sophomore…
Article by Newsday’s Peter Kersich: Losing and Kellenberg girls bowling go together about as well as oil and vinegar. They simply do not mix. Throughout the past four seasons, the Firebirds have lost just two matches. Seniors Daisha Howard, Alexis Kotanidis and Allison Sliwinski have been there to experience it all. “It truly is a…
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…
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,…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: Yesterday the Firebird Wrestling team defended league rival Chaminade by a score of 44 to 36 and clinched a share of the league dual meet title. Down 12 to 0 early the Firebird lightweights of Anthony Ladevaio and Ryan Paladino both earned a pair of major decisions to…
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 Newsday’s Gregg Sarra: Jordan DeLucia’s final rush may have been his grandest. The senior halfback from Kellenberg took to the podium in the Millennium Room of Kellenberg High School and delivered a beautiful acceptance speech the same way he produced on the football field — with grace and humility. Flanked by his proud…