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
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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
Canarsie JHS Student-Athlete Alexa Nelson Finds Success On and Off the Basketball Court
Lex Nelson holds a 90 average while shining on the basketball court.
Quarterback Injury Leads To Vikings’ Defeat To E-Hall in PSAL Playoff Quarterfinals
By Jerry Del Priore Star junior quarterback Jason Martin hurt his knee on South Shore’s first offensive drive of the game, altering the team’s game plan. Displaying grit and toughness, Martin returned to action despite the pain. However, the injury hobbled him and his play, as the third seeded Vikings failed to muster up any … Continue reading Quarterback Injury Leads To Vikings’ Defeat To E-Hall in PSAL Playoff Quarterfinals
Jets’ Offensive Trio, Defense Makes Strong Case for Fantasy Week 6 Considerations
By Jerry Del Priore After a bye in week 5, the New York Jets will have a few solid, key offense players, who were coming off injuries in their previous game against the Miami Dolphins in London, entering week 6 versus the Washington Redskins even healthier. The two particular players to which I am referring … Continue reading Jets’ Offensive Trio, Defense Makes Strong Case for Fantasy Week 6 Considerations
Senior Triple Threat Helps Undefeated Vikings Crush Campus Magnet, 42-6, In Homecoming Game
By Jerry Del Priore South Shore’s Willerm Greffin may be one of the best overall offensive football secrets in the PSAL, but not after his performance against the Bulldogs. The senior all-purpose player ran for a touchdown, caught a 45-yard TD pass, and ran back a 70-yard kickoff to help the Vikings annihilate Campus Magnet, … Continue reading Senior Triple Threat Helps Undefeated Vikings Crush Campus Magnet, 42-6, In Homecoming Game
Chiefs Resuscitate Playoff Hopes With 30-14 Rout Of Boys & Girls
By Jerry Del Priore With Canarsie on a four-game losing streak, head coach Kyle Allen said its game against Boys & Girls was a must-win if it wanted to stay in the playoff hunt in the PSAL’s City Conference, likening it to a patient on life support. Fortunately for the Chiefs, they were able to … Continue reading Chiefs Resuscitate Playoff Hopes With 30-14 Rout Of Boys & Girls
Brooklyn Breast Cancer Survivor Marlena Ortiz Offers Up Seven Tips to Help Trump Adversity
Whether you’re dealing with, or have dealt with, some type of misfortune in your life, it’s never easy to surmount. But it can be accomplished if you make the effort. Take for example, Marlena Ortiz, who waged a winning battle against breast cancer at a young age. Marlena Ortiz in a publicity shot. In May … Continue reading Brooklyn Breast Cancer Survivor Marlena Ortiz Offers Up Seven Tips to Help Trump Adversity
Youth Sports Take Measures for Better Concussion Management
It’s no secret that football is a tough sport, with the possibility of injuries ever-present, including concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when a head impact jars or rattles the brain inside the skull. In fact, a recent study from the National Center for Injury Prevention found that approximately 47 percent of … Continue reading Youth Sports Take Measures for Better Concussion Management
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