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.

Inspirational Book Recounts Life Of Revered Former Canarsien, Star Baseball Player Salvatore Aprea


By Jerry Del Priore In the book tilted When Dreams Never Die, author Gary Robert Wallace depicts the life of former well-regarded Canarsie resident and local standout baseball player and coach Salvatore Aprea. Aprea put up impressive stats as a pitcher and outfielder with Tilden High School and Holy Family Senior CYO travel team, which … Continue reading Inspirational Book Recounts Life Of Revered Former Canarsien, Star Baseball Player Salvatore Aprea

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

Week 6 PSAL Canarsie Boys, Lady Vikings Basketball Round-Up


By Jerry Del Priore Area hoop teams began to kick it into high gear, as one overtook first place in its conference, while the other is starting to separate themselves from the pack. Canarsie – Brooklyn A South East Conference Canarsie Boys’ basketball team enjoyed a stellar week, picking up four wins to help them move into … Continue reading Week 6 PSAL Canarsie Boys, Lady Vikings Basketball Round-Up

Former Brooklyn High School Basketball Players Making Progress at College


Former Brooklyn High School Basketball Players Making Progress at College

Canarsie, South Shore Basketball Teams Pickup Big Wins


By Jerry Del Priore With last night’s 63-36 win over New Utrecht (1-9) at home, the Canarsie (7-3) basketball team moved into a three-way tie for first place in the PSAL’s Brooklyn A Southeast Conference with Erasmus and Grady. Junior forward Tyres Desinor paced the Chiefs with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Senior forward Marcus Louis … Continue reading Canarsie, South Shore Basketball Teams Pickup Big Wins

Former Longtime Chiefs’ Gridiron Announcer Andy Rizzo Reflects On Days Behind The Mic


Andy Rizzo looks back on his days behind the mic at Canarsie High School in Brooklyn.

Ex-Canarsie High School Sports Standout Enjoys Success In The Music Biz


As a youth, former Canarsie High School three-sport athlete Joe Rizzo balanced his life between his two loves: athletics and music. He received his first turntable from his dad, Andy, at the age of 14 and began spinning records for fun. Rizzo played football, baseball and basketball for the Canarsie Chiefs while continuing to hone his … Continue reading Ex-Canarsie High School Sports Standout Enjoys Success In The Music Biz

JV Chiefs Topple New Utrecht, 28-16, For First Win of Season


By Jerry Del Priore New Utrecht’s junior varsity football team had numerous players on its roster, a large amount over Canarsie’s JV squad. To boot, the Utes fired up the crowd, yelling and banging on the gates on its way onto the gridiron for its game against the Chiefs, adding to the intimidation factor for … Continue reading JV Chiefs Topple New Utrecht, 28-16, For First Win of Season