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On May 23rd, Molloy celebrated the achievements of its outstanding student-athletes during its annual Athletic Awards Ceremony. Organized by the Athletic Director Mr. Mike McCleary, Student-athletes from each JV and Varsity team were recognized for their performance and contributions to their team throughout the 2022-23 season.
Athletes were eligible to receive several different awards. The Coach’s Award spotlights a talented athlete whose heart and camaraderie makes them an invaluable member of their team. The MVP Award honors the top overall athlete on a team, who may have broken records, qualified for states, or exhibited leadership qualities. The Scholar Athlete Award recognizes four-year athletes who excel in the classroom while achieving an excellent GPA. The Curran Award is presented to the top overall male and female athlete annually. This year also marked the first time the Firefighter Timothy Klein ’08 Scholarship was awarded to an outstanding male and female athlete. Please continue reading this article for more information about this new scholarship.
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Congratulations to the following outstanding student athletes:
Freshman Cross Country
Coaches: AJ Power ’84 and Joe Chowske ‘81
Team Results: Boys won the B/Q Championship. Girls finished 2nd in Brooklyn/Queens.
- Boys Coach’s Award – Amir Ally ’26
- Boys MVP Award – Landon Recio ’26
- Girls Coach’s Award – Tessa Dramatinos ‘26
- Girls MVP Award – Alexandra Tenore ‘26
Boys Freshman Track & Field
Coaches: John Kramer and Joe Chowske ‘81
Team Result: 2nd in Brooklyn/Queens.
- Coach’s Award – Gabriel Gonzalez ‘26
- MVP Award – Dean McGrade ‘26
Girls Freshman Track & Field
Coaches: AJ Power ’84 and Lauren Donowski ‘18
- Coach’s Award – Claudia Whitmore ‘26
- MVP Award – Jillian Kahn ‘26
Boys Freshman Swimming
Coaches: Heather Green-Wresch, Donald Greene, Eileen Gilroy, Nichole Weisheimer, Dennis Wresch, and Rebecca Wagner ‘14
- Coach’s Award – Pierson Day ‘26
- MVP Award – Joshua Powell ‘26
Boys Freshman Basketball
Coaches: Chris DeSarno, Steven Foertsch ‘10, and Tourron Whitfield ‘11
Team Result: Reached second round of the City Playoffs
- Coach’s Award – Legend Acosta ‘26
- MVP Award – Elijah Ashby ‘26
Girls JV Lacrosse
Coaches: Orlagh Brady ‘14, Simone Hoyt ‘21, and Bill Edzards
Team Result: Completed their first season in the NSCHSAA
- Coach’s Award – Savina Foy ‘25
- MVP Award – Jacqueline Messer ‘25
Girls JV Soccer
Coaches: Nicole Weber ‘14 and Jonathan Walls ‘17
Team Result: Reached the finals of the City Championship
- Coach’s Award – Melanie Brosi ‘25
- MVP Award – Kathleen Gayron ‘24
Boys Sophomore Cross Country
Coaches: Joe Chowske ’81 and Jeff Gallagher ‘88
Team Result: B/Q Champions and finished 4th in the City Championships
- Coach’s Award – Garrett Ryan ‘25
- MVP Award – Jake Xuereb ‘25
Girls Sophomore Cross Country
Coaches: AJ Power ’84 and Lauren Donowski ‘18
Team Result: Brooklyn/Queens Champions and finished second in NYC
- Coach’s Award – Maria Badalamenti ‘25
- MVP Award – Aoife Garvey ‘25
Boys Sophomore Track & Field
Coaches: Jerry Dunne and Joe Dombrowski
Team Result: Brooklyn/Queens Champions both Indoor and Outdoor
- Coach’s Award – Joshua Jarrett ‘25
- MVP Award – Antonio Hernandez ‘25
Girls Sophomore Track & Field
Coaches: AJ Power ’84 and John Kramer
Team Result: Finished second during the outdoor season
- Camille Munoz ‘25
- Saige Swift ‘25
JV Bowling
Coaches: Vinny Leonardo and Robert Schmuck ‘16
Team Result: Finished 3rd in Brooklyn/Queens
- Coach’s Award – Shane Campbell ‘26
- MVP Award – Nicolas Dolengewicz ‘23
Boys JV Soccer
Coaches: Glenn Whelan ‘10 and John Stimpfl ‘86
Team Result: Finished 2nd in Brooklyn/Queens and reached 2nd Round of City Playoffs
- Coach’s Award – Peter Pieniadz ‘25
- MVP Award – Nikolai Geimano ‘25
Girls JV Basketball
Coaches: Christine Harnischfeger ‘07 and Dimitri Stroumbakis ‘17
Team Result: Reached the Semi-Finals of the City Playoffs
- Coach’s Award – Francesca DeSantis ‘25
- MVP Award – Aubrey Neos ‘26
Boys JV Basketball
Coaches: Chris Murphy ‘87, Dom Priolo ‘16, Mike Casey ‘19, and John Gianesses
Team Result: Reached the Quarter-Finals of the City Playoffs
- Co-MVPs – Justin Munson ‘25 and Grantland Tighe ‘25
JV Volleyball
Coaches: Nicole Nowak ‘08, Nicole Russo ‘17 and Juliana Fazio ‘17
Team Result: Reached the finals of the Diocesan Playoffs for 2nd straight year
- Coach’s Award – Madison Kenner ‘25
- MVP Award – Marcella Polvere ‘25
JV Softball
Coaches: Lou Santos, Chris Zucchi, Chris Chelius, Charlie Harms ‘73, and Scott Hershkovitz
Team Result: Won B/Q Regular Season Championship, Reached City Finals
- Coach’s Award – Kimberly Piazza ‘26
- Co-MVPs – Faith Wagner ‘25 and Marcella Polvere ‘25
JV Baseball
Coaches: Brian Hennessy ‘94, James Matone, James McCleary ‘14, and Gary Villacres
Team Result: Entered City Playoffs as #1 seed from Brooklyn/Queens
- Coach’s Award – Matthew Stevenson ‘25
- MVP Award – Peter Giannone ‘25
Girls Step Team
Coach: Dorothy DeNoto
- Coach’s Award – Jessica Rodriguez ’23 and Kamsi Nwasokwa ‘23
- MVP Award – Jaiden Clarke ‘23
Boys Varsity “B” Basketball
Coaches: Steve Borhi ‘93, Michael Rodrigues, Danilo Amaro ‘14, and Marcus Retegues ‘17
Team Result: Reached the City Quarter-Finals
- Coach’s Award – Brandon Pabon ‘23
- The Timothy Klein MVP Award – Keanu Stingone ‘23
Varsity Lacrosse
Coaches: Alison Scalise and Joe Beaudet
Team Result: Reached the finals of the NSCHSAA “A” Division
- Coach’s Award – Samantha Kelly ‘24
- MVP Award – Abigail Long ‘24
Varsity Golf
Coach: Chris Murphy ‘87
Team Result: Finished 2nd in Queens Division and reached City Quarter-Finals
- Coach’s Award – Frank Wang ‘23
- MVP Award – Joshua Williams ‘24
Girls Varsity Cross Country
Coaches: AJ Power ‘84 and Jeff Gallagher ‘88
Team Result: Finished 2nd in Brooklyn/Queens and in the City
- Coach’s Award – Kendall Kelly ‘24
- MVP Award – Grace Murphy ‘23
Boys Varsity Cross Country
Coaches: Joe Chowske ‘81 and Jeff Gallagher ‘88
Team Result: Finished 2nd in Brooklyn/Queens
- Coach’s Award – Chris Dalton ‘24
- The Br. Bob Andrews MVP Award – Chris Audrin ‘23
Girls Varsity Basketball
Coaches: Joe Harnischfeger, Lakesha Pitts and Marty Zecca
Team Result: Reached the Semi-Finals of the Diocesan Playoffs,
Special Team Honor: Named All-Academic Team for NY State
- Coach’s Award – Caitlin Mullen ‘24
- MVP Award – Alexia Mousouroulis ‘23
Boys Varsity Basketball
Coaches: Michael McCleary, Fran Leary, John Magna, Gary Tracy ‘77, Edwidge Turenne ‘98, and Donald Francois
Team Result: Reached the Quarter-Finals of the City Playoffs
- Coach’s Award – Malachi MacMillan ‘23
- MVP Award – Jayden James ‘23
Girls Varsity Soccer
Coaches: Judy Zink, Lara Strumpf ‘20, and David Barriga
Team Result: Reached the Finals of the B/Q Division
- Coach’s Award – Kathryn Rudzewick ‘23
- The Kaitlyn Grogan MVP Award – Grace Murphy ‘23
Boys Tennis
Coach: Mary Edward ‘13
Team Result: Qualified for City Playoffs. Result pending.
- Coach’s Award – Jude Killikelly ‘23
- MVP Award – Timotej Stofa ‘24
Girls Varsity Tennis
Coach: Mary Edward ‘13
Team Result: Won the B/Q and City Championship and advanced to State Finals
- Coach’s Award – Oliwia Grabowski ‘24
- The Kaitlyn Mendoza MVP Award – Kylie Wong ‘23
Varsity Volleyball
Coaches: Nicole Russo ‘17 and Juliana Fazio ‘17
Team Result: Reached Semi-Finals of the Diocesan Playoffs
- Coach’s Award – Melissa Buckley ‘23
- MVP Award – Rachel Foy ‘23
Boys Varsity Swimming
Coaches: Heather Green-Wresch, Nicole Weisenheimer, Eileen Gilroy, Donald Greene, Dennis Wresch, and Rebecca Wagner ‘14
Team Result: Placed 4th in the Championships and sent 6 swimmers to States, set 3 school records
- Coach’s Award – Patrick O’Hagan ‘25
- Co-MVP Award – Matthew Beehler ‘23 and Sean Green ‘25
Girls Varsity Swimming
Coaches: Heather Green-Wresch, Nicole Weisenheimer, Eileen Gilroy, Donald Green, Dennis Wresch, and Rebecca Wagner ‘14
Team Result: Won 10 of 11 meets and finished 2nds in the Championships
- Coach’s Award – Grace Gilroy ‘24
- MVP Award – Cali Walters ‘23
Girls Varsity Track & Field
Coaches: AJ Power ‘84 and Lauren Donowski ‘18
Team Result: Finished 2nd in Sectionals Indoor & Outdoor. Intersectionals pending.
- Coach’s Award – Brianna Poliseno ‘25
- MVP Award – Eva Gonzalez ‘24
Boys Varsity Soccer
Coaches: Andy Kostel, Erich Wagner ‘84, and Michael Maye ‘20
Team Result: B/Q Champions and reached Semi-Finals of the City Playoffs
- Coach’s Award – Delvin Kenny ‘23
- MVP Award – Sean Roche ‘23
Varsity Bowling
Coaches: Vinny Leonardo, Robert Schmuck ‘16, and Harris Mirza ‘20
Team Result: Finished 3rd in Brooklyn/Queens
- Coach’s Award – Jessica Persaud ‘23
- MVP Award – Nicholas Tolentino ‘25
Varsity Handball
Coaches: Vinny Leonardo and Donald Francois
Team Result: Currently in First Place. Season results pending.
- Coach’s Award – Anthony Frosina ‘25
- MVP Award – Angelo Schiano ‘23
Boys Varsity Track & Field
Coaches: Joe Chowske ‘81 and Jeff Gallagher ‘88
Team Result: Second in Sectionals Indoor & Outdoor. Intersectionals pending.
- Coach’s Award – Sebastian Audrin ‘25
- MVP Award – Chris Audrin ‘23
Varsity Baseball
Coaches: Chris DeSarno, Stephanie Staiano, and Stu Pomerants
Team Result: Entered City Playoffs at #2 seed from Brooklyn/Queens.
- Coach’s Award – Jacob Kline ‘23
- MVP Award – Joseph Frazzetta ‘23
Varsity Softball
Coaches: Maureen Rosenbaum, Catie Massowd ‘07, Julianne Keyes ’09, and Fran Leary
Team Result: Won the Brooklyn/Queens Championship and entered the State Playoffs.
- Co-Coach’s Award – Jordyn Ferrandino ‘23 and Ava Hershkovitz ‘24
- MVP Award – Sofia DeLaRosa ‘23
The Firefighter Timothy Klein ’08 Scholarship
On April 24, 2022, Firefighter Timothy Klein, Class of 2008, lost his life in the line of duty. Tim played both soccer and basketball at Molloy. In Tim’s honor, the Klein family has started a scholarship that will provide tuition assistance to two rising juniors, one male and one female. The students receiving this scholarship were nominated by their coaches for demonstrating qualities that Tim personified.
The first recipients of The Firefighter Timothy Klein ’08 Scholarship are:
- David Lorthe ‘24
- Kaitlyn Nestor ‘24
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Awards
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is presented to the best male and female athletes in the senior class. The award is named after Coach Jack Curran, the baseball and basketball coach at Molloy for 55 years. It is known as The Curran Award.
This year’s male recipient is a four-year varsity player. He was the captain of his team. He was the Team MVP for the past three years. He has reached the States all four years in multiple events. He holds three school records. He won his League’s MVP for the last two years. He is committed to swim for the Naval Academy Prep School Next year. Congratulations to the 2023 male recipient of The Curran Award: Matthew Beehler ‘23.
This year’s Female recipient is also four-year varsity athlete and the captain of her teams. She was named All-League an astonishing 14 times. She holds nine school records. She was an 8-time B/Q Champion, A one-time City Champion. She has also qualified for the NYS Federation 4-times and was a 3-time National Qualifier. As a soccer player she led her team in scoring as a junior and senior. She was named All League as a junior and a senior. She has a chance to add to these numbers this weekend as she competes in the Intersectional Championships. She is committed to competing in track and field at Marist College next year. Congratulations to the 2023 female recipient of The Curran Award: Grace Murphy ‘23.
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Scholar Athletes
Recognizing outstanding student-athletes who excel in the classroom while achieving an excellent GPA.
- Bowling - Nicolas Dolengewicz ‘23
- Handball - Angelo Schiano ‘23
- Girls Soccer - Erika Strumpf ‘23
- Boys Soccer - Kevin Girdusky ‘23
- Volleyball - Sofia De La Rosa ‘23
- Boys Track & Field- Lucas Nieva ‘23
- Boys Cross Country - Chris Audrin ‘23
- Girls Swimming - Brooke Wresch ‘23
- Boys Swimming - Timileyin Faba ‘23
- Softball - Jaclyn Piazza ’23
- GIRLS Track & Field - Erika Strumpf ‘23
- Girls Cross Country - Grace Murphy ‘23
- Boys Basketball - Kuba Cwalina ‘23
- Girls Basketball - Alexia Mousouroulis ‘23
- Baseball - Thomas Tabeek ‘23
- Step Team - Gina Garcia ‘23
- Boys Tennis - Lucas Ramirez ‘23
- Girls Tennis - Amela Brkanovic ‘23
- Varsity "B" Basketball - Connor McCahey
- Girls Lacrosse - Rachel Foy ‘23
- Golf - Frank Wang ‘23