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…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Ladies Spring Varsity Track and Field team is ending their season strong with many students being awarded for their efforts. At the NSCHSAA Easter Classic Meet, three students were given gold medals: Senior Chrystelle Senatus in the high hurdles, Senior Kathleen Healy in the steeplechase, and Sophomore…
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…