Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: On November 1st, Kellenberg’s JV Volleyball team traveled to a neutral site to defend their undefeated season and bring home a league championship. The Firebirds capped off their stellar season with a victory over the Friars of St. Anthony’s in two straight sets with scores of 25-21 and…
On Tuesday, October 26th, the varsity volleyball team conducted a very special “practice” of sorts, spending an incredible training hour in a zoom call with Dr. Larry Widman, author of the sports psychology book, Max Out Mindset. Generously responding to Coach von’s email thanking him for the many ideas the team had adopted throughout the course of…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: Tuesday, September 28th was a fantastic day for the Kellenberg Girls’ Varsity Volleyball squad, as they dominated St. John the Baptist by the scores of 25-11, 25-13, and 25-9. Hayley Judge ’22 and Alexandra Eakin ’23 and Nadia Sapano ’23 combined to serve 12 aces in the victory.…
For the sixth consecutive year, the Kellenberg varsity volleyball team has been at “the top of their game” both on the court and in the classroom as they were just named recipients of the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Team Academic Award. In the national announcement that was published at the end of July, awards…
By Phoenix Reporter Nicholas Cortese ’23: In front of a sea of blue and gold which transformed Molloy College into the Kellenberg home court, Maggie Caffrey launched a sizzling serve at 24-22 and proceeded to set Rebecca Meier for the final kill that brought the 2019 championship home to Glenn Curtiss as the Firebirds toppled…
By Newsday’s Kenny DeJohn: Kellenberg girls volleyball coach Cathy von Schoenermarck maintains her signature positive, reassuring attitude even during trying times. After her Firebirds stormed out to a two-set lead but dropped the third set to St. Anthony’s (the undefeated top seed) in Tuesday night’s CHSAA league championship match at Molloy College, she went back…
The Varsity Volleyball team captured the championship at the Smithtown West Tournament the weekend of October 19, posting huge wins over #1 ranked Massapequa in the semifinals and league rival, St. Anthony’s in the finals. After seizing 1st place in their pool, Kellenberg cruised through the quarterfinal round vs. Westhampton, setting the table for the…
On Saturday, September 14, the Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams traveled to Eisenhower Park to participate in Nassau County’s League of Yes baseball game. As per Kellenberg Memorial’s mission, rooted in Christ’s love for all of humanity, athletic teams are encouraged to engage in a Service Over Self project each season. This year, the…
For the fifth year in a row, the Kellenberg varsity volleyball team has been at “the top of their game” both on the court and in the classroom as they were just named recipients of the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Team Academic Award. In the national announcement that was published July 29th, awards director…
