CARDINALS STORM INTO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – The La Salle Academy Cardinals varsity baseball team are headed to the CHSAA “A” Division Championship round thanks to stout pitching and an opportunistic offense that lead to a 10-0 five inning victory over St. John’s Prep at Salesian High School.

Junior Julian Nieves had a strong performance on the mound and at the plate to lead the Cardinals, tossing a complete game 3-hitter with three walks and three strikeouts.  Nieves helped himself at the plate going 2 for 3 with a run scored, two RBIs and four stolen bases. Gilbert Santos Jr. and Nicholas Brito contributed two hits and two RBIs apiece as the Cardinals stole 11 bases as a catalyst for the offense. 

Defensively, La Salle played a relatively clean game as Nieves only allowed one runner to reach third base.

With the win, the Cardinals advance to CHSAA 2017 Varsity “A” Championship Tournament Championship Round.

La Salle, the #2 seed, will face the top seeded Nazareth Kingsmen, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31st at Fordham University in the Bronx at 7pm.

This is a double elimination tournament. If La Salle wins, the deciding game will be on Friday (Time and Location: TBA).

Varsity Baseball Playoff Update

Saturday, May 27, 2017 – There is a playoff saying, “survive and move on,” and the La Salle Academy Cardinals did just that on Saturday with a 10-6 victory over the Sacred Heart Irish at Randall’s Island to move into the “Winners” bracket of the CHSAA 2017 Varsity “A” Championship Baseball Tournament. The win set up a Sunday showdown with the Nazareth Kingsman, 2pm at Msgr. McClancy High School, with the winner moving on into the Championship Round.

The score was tied 6-6 as the Cardinals and the Irish flip flopped 2 and 4 runs in the first two innings.

Angel Fernandez-Diaz pitched three scoreless innings in relief of Danny Maria to pick up the win. La Salle scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to break a 6-6 tie as Gilbert Santos, Jr. and Nicholas Brito both walked and scored. Santos, Jr. would score on the back end of a double steal and Brito on a wild pitch. In the seventh following a walk to Adrian Santos, Billy Gonzalez (2 for 4) put the game out of reach with a mammoth home run to left that landed on the river basin of the park.

Sunday, May 28, 2017 – Twice down eight runs, the La Salle Cardinals rallied for five in the fourth and six in the sixth, but couldn’t push across the tying runs with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh and came up on the wrong end of their 11-13 loss to the Nazareth Kingsmen in the winners bracket game of the CHSAA Varsity “A” Championship Tournament at McClancy High School in Queens.

For the second straight day, the Cardinals fell behind early as Nazareth put up back to back four spots off La Salle’s starter John Michael Silvers, who took the loss after failing to get out of the second inning.  La Salle finally showed some life as they put up five runs in the top of the fourth thanks to a 2-RBI single by Adrian Santos. However, the Kingsmen struck right back for five runs to build their lead back to eight.

The varsity Cardinals will host St. John’s Prep in an CHSAA Elimination game on Tuesday. Time and location to be announced.

NEW YORK KNICKS SHOOTING GUARD JOHN STARKS TO SPEAK TO LA SALLE ACADEMY SENIOR CLASS

East Village, N.Y., May 23, 2017 – Retired New York Knicks shooting guard John Starks will speak to La Salle Academy’s Class of 2017 at their senior class breakfast on Tuesday, May 30th at the school on East 6th Street in the East Village.

With an impressive basketball resume, Starks is best known for his time playing for the New York Knicks until he retired from the NBA in 2003 as one of the most beloved players in Knicks history. To this day, he remains a fan favorite in the New York area. Currently, Starks serves as Alumni and Fan Development Advisor for the Knicks and manages the John Starks Foundation, which provides financial assistance to high school seniors.

“We are thrilled to have John Starks visit La Salle. He is an incredible role model for our boys. I know that his words and story have a positive impact on them so that they will remember this experience for the rest of their lives and understand the true meaning of giving back,” said Dr. Catherine Guerriero, President of La Salle Academy.

This event is La Salle’s final send-off for their Class of 2017 seniors, who will graduate on Thursday, June 1st from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan.

 

LSA Varsity Baseball: Cardinals Drop a close one to divisional rival

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 – In a battle for division supremacy, the La Salle Cardinals fell short 7-5 against Monsignor Scanlan in the Bronx.  The loss dropped the Cards to 9-4 in league play and creates a 3-way logjam on the top of the division with Scanlan and Nazareth.  However, La Salle holds the tiebreaker (head-to-head) over Scanlan but Nazareth has the tiebreaker over La Salle.

La Salle broke on the board for four runs in the top of the second only to give up five runs to Scanlan in the bottom of the frame.  LSA pitcher, Angel Fernandez-Diaz (L) scored the tying run in the top of the third but the Cardinals failed to capitalize the rest of the inning leaving the bases loaded without pushing across any extra runs to support.   Scanlan grabbed the lead for good in the fifth on an errant throw to third on a stolen base, which ended up in left field. They tacked on an insurance run in the sixth for the final margin of victory.

On offense, Jervon Warlick had two hits and Julian Nieves had one-hit and two RBIs to pace the cards.

NEXT GAME

Today’s makeup game with Cathedral Prep was cancelled so next up for the Cardinals is the CHSAA “A” Division Double Elimination Playoffs, which are set to begin on May 23rd.  Times and Locations: TBA

JV Baseball Claims 3rd Straight City Championship

Friday, May 19, 2017 – La Salle’s JV Baseball team was dominant with a 10-0 five inning knockout over Monsignor Scanlan to capture the 2017 CHSAA “A” Division JV Championship in front of a lively home crowd at East River Park.  The win gives the JV Cardinals back-to back to back City Championships (2015, 2016, 2017) and finalizes their 2017 overall record at 9-4 (overall) and 9-1 (regular season champs) in league. Carlos Flores was superb, tossing the five-inning complete game on 82 pitches, striking out seven while giving up only two hits.

La Salle JV got on the board in the bottom of the first posting two on and RBI single by Roberto Liz and an error on Scanlan’s left fielder.   The final margin of victory came in the bottom of the fifth as La Salle sent up eight batters, plating five runs without the benefit of a hit and scoring the Championship Winning run on a long fly ball to center field of the bat of Angel Espinal, that scored Kirean Garlick from third and sending the Home crowd into a joyous celebration.

Congratulations to all of the players, coaches and parents for an outstanding season!

JV Baseball Clinches Division with Victory

Thursday, May 11, 2017 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals clinched first place in the CHSAA A Division and a bye to the Championship Game with a 17-2 victory over St. John’s Prep JV at American Legion Field in Brooklyn.  With the win the Cardinals improve their record to 7-4 overall and 7-1 in league and marks the third straight year that they will play for the City Championship.

Carlos Flores picked up the victory pitching a complete game on only 73 pitches and surrendering only one walk.  Nicholas Rivera, went 3 for 3 with a walk and was just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle.

 

 

LA SALLE ACADEMY RAISES RECORD $1M PLUS AT SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

 

East Village, N.Y., May 15, 2017 – More than six hundred of La Salle Academy’s alumni and friends joined together at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on Thursday, May 11th, for the 26th Annual Spring Gala to celebrate the all-boys Catholic high school’s achievements and a record-breaking year for the Gala: over $1 million raised for student scholarships.

“La Salle Academy may be but a small high school on the Lower East Side, but we’re succeeding on a New York City college-level basis of success thanks to our alumni, supporters, and staff,” President of La Salle Academy Dr. Catherine L. Guerriero said of the record-breaking fundraiser.

Guests were greeted by some of La Salle’s best and brightest students at The Pierre, where they were ushered in to mingle with long-lost friends. The event entertained attendees with an assorted program – from honoring outgoing Board Chairman Valentine A. Lehr ’58 with a scholarship in his name, to displaying a video showcasing La Salle’s growing muscularity and ongoing success, to hearing a sponsored scholarship student share his story with the crowd, to presenting the 2017 New York State Class B Federation Championship Varsity Basketball Team with their well-deserved letterman jackets.

“My four years at La Salle were my path to the rest of the world. I didn’t realize it at the time, but the diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance that were part of everyday teaching at La Salle have laid the foundation for my personal and professional life,” said Salvatore LaRocca ‘82, President of Global Partnerships, National Basketball Association. LaRocca served as the 26th Annual Spring Gala Emcee and Co-Chair, alongside fellow La Salle alumnus Vincent Tese ’60, Executive Chairman, Florida Community Bank.

Due to their constant dedication and commitment to La Salle the following La Salle alumni were honored at the 26th Annual Spring Gala: J. Edward “Joe” Cecala, James Cunningham ’41 (posthumously), Thomas Cunningham ’71, Sean Cunningham ’75, and Richard P. Libretti ’60. George J. Delagrammatikas of The Cooper Union was honored as the 2017 Educator of the Year, for helping to forge a crucial and innovative partnership between The Cooper Union and La Salle Academy.

This year, La Salle Academy celebrates 169 years of Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition in New York City.  

 

LSA JV Baseball Recap: Cardinals win high-scoring affair

Monday, May 8, 2017 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals played another high- scoring game, but held tight for a 12-8 victory of St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League in Queens.  The Cardinals are now 6-0 in CHSAA A division league play and 6-3 overall.

Franklin Olivares went the first five innings to pick up his third win of the season and Cristobal Rivera went 4 for 4 to help pace the offense.

NEXT GAME

The JV Cardinals play CHSAA division rival Monsignor Scanlan, Tuesday at 4:30pm.  The game originally scheduled for East River Park, will be played at American Legion Field in Brooklyn, due to poor field conditions.  

Varsity Baseball Recap: Cardinals Caught in the Storm

Monday, May 8, 2017 – The La Salle Cardinals went on the road and dropped their first game in nearly a month with a lethargic 1-2 loss to St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League in Queens.  The loss drops La Salle to 8-4 overall and 8-2 in league play.

John Michael Silvers took the loss scattering five hits over 5 1/3 innings giving up two earned runs. On offense, the Cardinals could only muster four hits of their own, two by Gilbert Santos, Jr (2 for 3, 2B, SB) and were kept off balance by St. John’s starting pitcher, who went the distance for the win.

NEXT GAME

SENIOR DAY is on Wednesday, May 10th as we celebrate the La Salle Baseball Class of 2017 against Bishop Loughlin at East River Park Field #6.  The Captain, Senior pitcher Danny Maria gets the start. First pitch is at 4:00pm.

2017 CHSAA BQ/NY FRESHMAN SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Monday night at the CHSAA Freshman Sectional Track Championships held at Ichan
Stadium, the Cardinals had a phenomenal turn out. Every single freshman recorded a personal best each time they lined up to take the track.

  

Individual Events

800 Meter Run   – Michael Carrea                            – 2:31 – PR

800 Meter Run   – Kughan Gunaratnam                  – 2:35 – PR

800 Meter Run   – Amador Mosso                            – 2:45 – PR

400 Meter Run   – Carlos Flores                                 – 86

1600 Meter Run – Elias Torres                                   – 5:03 – PR

200 Meter Run   – Carlos Flores                                  – 36.5 – PR

  

Relays

1600 Meter Relay

Kughan Gunaratnam       – 68

Michael Carrea                 – 67

Amador Mosso                – 69 – PR

Elias Torres                       – 58 – PR

The track team returns to action this Saturday for the Varsity Sectionals, also at Ichan Stadium.

LA SALLE ACADEMY TO HOST 26TH ANNUAL GALA AT THE PIERRE: SCHOLARSHIP DINNER TO HIT RECORD $1 MILLION IN PROCEEDS

 

East Village, N.Y., May 4, 2017 – La Salle Academy’s 26th Annual Spring Gala will be held Thursday, May 11th at The Pierre in Manhattan beginning at 6:00 P.M. This year’s gala will honor the following esteemed alumni for their heartfelt dedication and commitment to La Salle:

  • Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66, General Manager, The Watson Hotel
  • The Cunningham Family: James Cunningham ’41 (posthumously), Thomas Cunningham ’71, Vice President of Finance and Administration, College of New Rochelle, and Sean Cunningham ’75, Managing Director, Deloitte Advisory
  • Richard P. Libretti ’60, Principal, Sandler O’Neill + Partners

La Salle will also be honoring George J. Delagrammatikas with the Educator of the Year award. Delagrammatikas is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Program Director of STEM Outreach with the Albert Nerkin School of Engineering at The Cooper Union.

“I have been fortunate to experience, both as a La Salle student and now an alumnus, the positive impact a Catholic education has on the life of a young man. The funding raised from this event will allow more students to attend La Salle and benefit from the same extraordinary opportunities that a Lasallian education has provided to me and my classmates,” shared Salvatore LaRocca ’82, President of Global Partnerships, National Basketball Association. LaRocca is serving as 2017 Gala Co-Chair alongside fellow La Salle alumnus Vincent Tese ’60, Executive Chairman, Florida Community Bank.

Dr. Catherine Guerriero, President of La Salle Academy, stated, “This annual scholarship dinner raises upwards of $1 million each year, allowing La Salle Academy to accept the best and brightest students into her hallways, regardless of financial need. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit our scholarship fund and help support our mission to educate young men of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.”

This year celebrates 169 years of Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition in New York City.

     

LSA Varsity Baseball Recap vs Sacred Heart

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 – The La Salle Cardinals rolled up 11 runs to complete the five-inning shutout against Sacred Heart on a breezy afternoon on field #6 in East River Park.  The Cardinals, extended their winning streak to six and improved to 8-1 in the CHSAA “A” division and 8-3 overall.

Angel Fernandez-Diaz (W, 1-1) toss a 2-hitter with six strikeouts against only 2 walks for the complete game shutout. Adrian Santos, starting in right field, nearly hit for the cycle going 3 for 3 (H, 2B, 3B, 2R, 3RBIs) and Jervon Warlick, added 3RBIs with a hit and a run from the leadoff position, to pace the offense.

After a quick top of the first, La Salle got on the board first when Julian Nieves (HBP) scored from second on Santos’ to right.  In the bottom of the second, the Cardinals struck again, this time for six runs to break the game open, keyed by RBI doubles from Warlick and Santos.  That was more than enough for Fernandez-Diaz, who also drove in the final Cardinals run with a sacrifice fly to left, driving in John Michael Silvers from third who followed up a Santos triple with a triple of his own to right field.

NEXT GAME

La Salle travels to Queens on Monday, May 8th to play St. John’s Prep at Elmjack Little League at  4:30pm.

JV Baseball Downs Nazareth

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – The La Salle Academy JV Cardinals added to their division lead with a 13-2 five inning victory over Nazareth JV at American Legion Fields in Brooklyn. The win improved their record to 4-3 overall and 4-0 in the CHSAA “A” Division.

Franklin Olivares picked up his second win of the season tossing four and two-thirds innings, while reaching the new maximum pitch limit. Tristen Frederick came on in relief to secure the final out.  Nicholas Rivera went 3 for 4 with two doubles to pace the Cardinals offense.

NEXT GAME

The JV Cardinals face Nazareth again on today at 4:30pm at American Legion.

La Salle Varsity Picks Off Nazareth

Monday, May 1, 2017 – It wasn’t the prettiest game in the world with a combined nine

errors but it may have been the 7-5 victory over Nazareth at American Legion Fields may have just been the win La Salle needed as they begin the back half of the season. Danny Maria (W, 3-0) went six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking three as Cesar Santana closed it out to pick up his third save of the season. Adrian Santos went 2 for 3, 2B, RBI; Billy Gonzalez went 2 for 4, 2B, RBI; and Franddy Rodriguez added 2 RBIs as the Cardinals scratched their way to seven runs on seven hits but couldn’t land the knockout blow by stranding 12 men on base.

Nazareth jumped out to an early 3-1 lead thanks in part to three La Salle errors in the first two innings but the Cardinal offense found a way to post two in the top of the third to tie it then two more in the top of the fourth to move go ahead for good.  The defending CHSAA “A” Division champs made a late rally in the bottom of the seventh, scoring one run and threatening with two outs and the tying run on first base but the Nazareth center fielder got caught stealing third after he left too early and got picked off by Santana to end the game.

The win improves La Salle’s record to 7-3 overall and 7-1 in the CHSAA “A” Division.

NEXT GAME

The Cardinals will host the Irish of Sacred Heart on Wednesday, May 3rd at East River Park Field at 4:00pm.