Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: On October 9, students and parents gathered on Mitchel field, all dressed in blue, ready to cheer on the Kellenberg Memorial Varsity Football Team at Homecoming. The evening before the big game, the team attended a 5 PM mass at St. Agnes. During the game, Devin Page, Ethan…
By Newsday’s Brendan O’Sullivan: Kellenberg quarterback Devin Page lined up early in the fourth quarter of a tight game knowing someone needed to make a play. So he did it himself. The senior dropped back to pass, saw some daylight and scrambled 80 yards for a touchdown in Kellenberg’s 27-7 victory over St. John the Baptist…
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nunez ’23: The Girls Varsity Soccer Team faced Scared Heart’s Lady Spartans last week for the first time since the playoffs last year. The girls made their comeback and defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 1-0. Goalie Sofia DeVito was able to have a complete shut-out with the help…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On September 9th, the Kellenberg Varsity football team faced off against St. Francis on Mitchel field in the annual “White Out” game. For the first time this school year, the 12th man student section supported the Firebirds under the Friday night lights. Coach Meisse believes the incredible spirit…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: On Saturday, September 10, the extraordinary Girls Varsity Volleyball team took home the championship trophy from the Wantagh Invitational tournament. The team was led by senior captains Ashley Dellolio, Alexandra Eakin, Jamie Judge and Chloé Rachello. The lady firebirds fought hard and dominated their opponents, working their way…
Whether they have a volleyball in their hands or a pen/stylus, the Kellenberg varsity volleyball team continues to excel in both areas after seizing another NSCHSGAA league title AND just recently being named recipients of the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for the eighth consecutive year! The 2021 squad posted an undefeated league record to go…
On May 24, the members and families of the spring varsity athletic programs gathered to honor the athletes of the spring varsity teams. Awards were given to the most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team. The Bernie Ward Commitment Award is named after our beloved former faculty member, coach, and colleague Bernie Ward…
By Newsday’s Jordan Lauterbach: That sound you hear is the collective shudder of thousands of high school track and field athletes who know that dangerous word all too well. It’s the moment where self-improvement stops and frustration starts. There’s no regression — there just isn’t any improvement. In a sport where constant betterment is the…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: Kellenberg’s girls golf team concluded their season this week with two wins over Sacred Heart Academy and St. Anthony’s by the scores of 3-2 and 4 ½-½ respectively. Sophomore Catherine Slade shot a two over par thirty-eight at the Eisenhower Blue Course, earning herself a low round of…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The Varsity Baseball Team put 10 hits on the board in the 8-1 win over St. Anthony’s. Leadoff hitter and super utility player Paul Napolitano had another two-hit day while Steven Hardiman knocked in two runs with a big two-out hit. Second baseman Ryan Wasserman had another big…