Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 4th, senior Memphis Ling, captain of varsity bowling team, completed his impressive Kellenberg career by competing in the New York State bowling championship. After a slow first game, Memphis bounced back and rolled a 269, the second highest of the day. Ultimately, he came up just…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an ever evolving weather day on April 2, the Lady Firebird track and field team stayed firm and determined. Chelsea Ezumah had her best day with a medal performance in the shot pout and a personal best in the discus, Olivia Spirakis picked up from her award…
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 Lauren DeRiggi ’24: The Boy’s Track and Field team competed at the Nike Indoor National track meet on March 10th and 11th at the Nike Armory in Washington Heights, NY. This marked the first time in Kellenberg Memorial history where the team qualified for the 4×200 championship category. The relay consisted…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: The Kellenberg Memorial Dance Team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete at the NDA High School National Dance Competition, which takes place March 1st through March 6th. The team consisted of 19 dedicated and talented students who competed in the small varsity group categories for Hip Hop, Pom,…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Monday, January 30, the girls bowling team matched up with Our Lady of Mercy. Kellenberg entered Garden City Lanes with a 5-3 record and the desire to build momentum going into playoffs. The OLMA girls tried to break Kellenberg’s stride, but the Firebirds showed no mercy. The…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Boys Varsity Bowling team won another game on Thursday, January 19th to improve to 7 wins and 3 losses for the season. Their 7-2 victory over St. Dominic’s High School was a total team effort in which every member of the team contributed to the win. High…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On Saturday, January 14th, Kellenberg Memorial High School’s wrestling team competed in the 12th Annual Ed Solosky Wrestling Tournament. The tournament is named after former Kellenberg athletic director, teacher, and coach, Ed Solosky, who passed away in 2011. Kellenberg hosted the meet and ended the day with a…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On Saturday, Kellenberg played in a back and forth battle at the annual Tom Crotty Classic. The Tom Crotty Classic is held to commemorate Tom Crotty, who played for Maria Regina from 1973 to 1977, and tragically passed away during the 9/11 attacks. Kellenberg welcomed Fordham Prep to…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On January 10th, the Boys Varsity Basketball team won a thrilling league game on the road by a score of 76-74 over Saint Mary’s High School. The team overcame a double digit deficit in the 2nd half to win the game. Devin Page scored 27 points and had…
