There were 12 games played between 24 CYO basketball teams from all over New York at the CYO Championships this weekend. Rockland had a strong presence with nine teams at the Championships, which was easily the most teams coming from one county.
Four of the nine Rockland teams left as champions, while another four Rockland squads lost their final game by a single point, (and St Gregory’s Debs lost by two). In other words, eight of the nine Rockland teams were within a single basket of tying or winning their respective games.
“It was a rough day (Sunday) for Rockland. We had a few teams lose at the buzzer but in the end there were just a lot of great games,” said Rockland CYO Director Tom Collins.
“It was a great overall season for Rockland County. Losses shouldn’t be a deterrent. They teach you about sportsmanship and toughness. I was very pleased and impressed with how our kids displayed themselves in both defeat and victory. It shows that our coaches are really doing a great job with these kids,” added Collins.
Saturday’s Scores:
Bantam – St. Charles’ 34 – 21 St. Patrick’s
Small Fry – St Joseph’s -23 – 22 St. Paul’s
Gidgets – St. Peter’s 26 – 16 St. Ann’s
Cadettes – St Paul’s 41 – Our Lady Star of the Sea
Debs – Sacred Heart 25 – 23 St Gregory’s
Girls J.V. – St Augustine’s 42 – 39 St. Clare’s
TYRO – St. Joseph’s 42 – 29 St. Brendan’s
Boys J.V. – Immaculate Heart of Mary 39 – 22 St. Martin’s
Sunday’s Scores:
Novice – St. Teresa’s 11 – 10 St. Augustine’s
Rookie – Sacred Heart 25 – 16 St. Paul’s
Girls Varsity – Ann Seaton 35 – 34 St. Anthony’s
Boys Varsity – St. Gregory’s 37 – 36 St. Augustine’s
