By Jerry Del Priore Patrick Filosa knows what it’s like to battle through arduous times. Two and half years ago, the doctors amputated his left leg below the knee after several years of pain and struggle. Now, the die-hard New York Mets fan is giving back to young amputees by participating in fundraising walks and other special … Continue reading Die-Hard NY Met’s Fan, Amputee Helps Give Children with Loss of Limbs a Leg Up
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Brooklyn College Men’s Hoops Set to Take on Local NYU in NCAA D-III Basketball Tournament
By Jerry Del Priore It’s official: The Bulldogs are set to dance against opponents from Manhattan. On Monday, Division III NCAA Tournament officials announced that the Brooklyn College (22-6) Men's Basketball Team will take on New York University (20-5) in the first round at host Christopher Newport University, on Friday, March 4th. Tipoff is scheduled … Continue reading Brooklyn College Men’s Hoops Set to Take on Local NYU in NCAA D-III Basketball Tournament
Brooklyn College Men’s Basketball Team Upends Baruch, 76-67, to Capture CUNYAC Championship
By Jerry Del Priore The fifth-seeded Brooklyn College Men’s basketball team was dead set on taking home the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) championship crown, especially after losing to Baruch last year. This time the Bulldogs played with a vengeance, refusing to be denied, as they defeated the No. 5 Bearcats, 76-67, … Continue reading Brooklyn College Men’s Basketball Team Upends Baruch, 76-67, to Capture CUNYAC Championship
Ex South Shore Viking Lorenzo Williams Finds Basketball Bliss at Brooklyn College
By Jerry Del Priore Brooklyn College senior forward Lorenzo Williams didn’t take the usual route to basketball happiness. A self-proclaimed street baller, Lorenzo tried out for South Shore High School’s basketball team in Canarsie in his senior year in 2007 at the request of head coach Mike Beckles. He made the cut, and played well. … Continue reading Ex South Shore Viking Lorenzo Williams Finds Basketball Bliss at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn Cyclones Get New Hitting Coach in Former Player Sean Ratliff
Brooklyn Cyclones Get New Hitting Coach in Former Player Sean Ratliff
Canarsie Lady Chiefs Bounce Evander Childs in First Round of Basketball Playoffs
Jerry Del Priore Canarsie refused to let a recent loss to non-conference opponent Francis Lewis get it down. Behind 15- and 14-point performances from senior Shania Lewis and sophomore Brianna Jones, respectively, the 11th seeded Lady Chiefs bounced back and trounced No. 22 Evader Childs, 58-35, Thursday at home in the first round of the … Continue reading Canarsie Lady Chiefs Bounce Evander Childs in First Round of Basketball Playoffs
The Lady Vikings Dispatch Nazareth, 58-32, In Non-League Basketball Game
The Lady Vikings Dominate Nazareth, 58-32, in Basketball Game at the Brooklyn Stuy Dome.
Former Brooklyn Cyclone Joe Jiannetti Studying to be a Pharmacist
By Jerry Del Priore Ex-Brooklyn Cyclone and St. Petersburg native Joe Jiannetti is in his second semester of pharmacy school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton campus, where he is currently studying for a doctorate degree. Opting to spend a few more years in college to pursue a higher level of education, Jiannetti … Continue reading Former Brooklyn Cyclone Joe Jiannetti Studying to be a Pharmacist
Lady Vikings’ Dominant Performance At Rose Classic Helping To Build Championship Momentum
By Jerry Del Priore After winning the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) girls’ basketball championship last season, and losing six seniors to graduation, including McDonald’s All-American Brianna Fraser (University of Maryland), not many New York City high school hoops insiders believed South Shore had enough to repeat. But the Lady Vikings’ lopsided 65-33 win over … Continue reading Lady Vikings’ Dominant Performance At Rose Classic Helping To Build Championship Momentum
NYC High School Basketball Games to Watch Over the MLK Weekend
If you're a fan of high school basketball, then you're in luck, as various hoops action takes place over the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in New York City, featuring top teams and top players from all over the country. First, the Public School League 'A' Conference Canarsie Lady Chiefs (11-2, 12-4) take on Seward … Continue reading NYC High School Basketball Games to Watch Over the MLK Weekend
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