Anne Gregory O’Connell’s Number to Be Retired

What do Hideki Matsui, Dikembe Mutombo, Kiki Vandeweghe, Louis Orr, Orel Hershiser, Tim Lincecum, Junior Seau and Anne Gregory O’Connell all have in common? Each of the sport stars wore uniform number 55, and now Gregory O’Connell’s will hang from the rafters at Fordham University’s Rose Hill Gymnasium.

Registration Begins This Month for TOB Ice Hockey Program

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker announced that registration for the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon.

10-Year-Old Crusaders Fall to Farmingdale Hawks 25-18

The 10-year-old Hicksville Crusaders experienced one of their most difficult match ups to date last weekend when they took on the Farmingdale Hawks. This game seemed to be two games in one with the Crusaders winning the first half and the Hawks winning not only the second half but coming out ahead in the end by a score of 25-18.

Martial Arts America Celebrates 15th Anniversary

On Oct. 4, Martial Arts America of Hicksville held a grand celebration in honor of the school’s 15th anniversary. Throughout the day, martial arts demonstrations took place and awards were presented. The event also featured fun for all with slides, bouncers, a dunk tank and carnival treats. The Nassau County Veterans of Foreign Wars Color Guard opened the ceremonies while international martial arts super star Marc Canozioldo gave a spectacular demo and Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker presented the school with a proclamation recognizing its important role in the community.

Cantiague Park Senior Men’s Golf League

It was a fitting end to a very rainy season. It was not raining when we started, but soon after the last group teed off, we had a light drizzle. We were able to finish without getting soaked. This was the last tournament of the season and after we finished playing, we went to the Knights of Columbus hall for a luncheon and distribution of prizes. We played a “Scramble” tournament, so there was only the first and second place teams and the longest drive and closest-to-the-pin prizes. Two teams were tied with a total of 30 strokes, but one team had a birdie on the first hole so they won first-place money. They are: Tom Parker, Kent Schreiber, Joe Sander and Al Pascola. The second place winners were: Bob Ross, Ralph Guadagno, Ken Hymes and Peter Guerra.

Crusaders Update: October 23, 2009

10-Year-Old Defeated By Uniondale Knights

There are times in the world of sports that no matter how hard you try the result is not always successful.

On the morning of Oct. 18 at the Mitchell Field Athletic complex, the 10-year-old Crusaders experienced one of those times as they took on the undefeated Uniondale Knights in the rain, wind and biting cold.

The weather conditions created numerous fumbles for both teams but Uniondale did a better job capitalizing on them, scoring three times in the first half. Throughout the game, the Crusaders offensive line took a pounding. Even so, Hicksville was able to put a series of drives together. When it came to crossing the goal line, they were stopped short each time.

10-Year-Old Crusaders Rock Raiders 19-6

The 10-year-old East Rockaway Raiders ran into a buzz saw at John Walker Field Oct. 10 when they arrived to take on the Hicksville Crusaders. After suffering a bitter defeat at the hands of the Bellmore Braves last week, the Crusaders were more than ready to exact revenge on the Raiders.

Kick-A-Thon to Benefit ‘Thanksgiving Basket Brigade’

 Martial Arts America to Host Event

Throughout November, Martial Arts America in Hicksville will take part in a national project called the “Thanksgiving Basket Brigade.” The mission is to make and deliver 100 Thanksgiving dinner baskets to local families who would otherwise do without. Each basket will contain a turkey, rolls, gravy, corn, beans, cranberry sauce, potatoes, pies, juice and much more.

11-Year-Old Crusaders Up Record to 4-0 With Win Over Bellmore

The 11-year-old Hicksville Crusaders traveled to Bellmore last week to take on the Braves.

10-Year-Old Crusaders Suffer 7-0 Loss to the Bellmore Braves

Every once in a while, two football teams will meet that are extremely well matched.

This was the case last Saturday night in Bellmore when the Braves hosted the 10-year-old Hicksville Crusaders. From the beginning of the game, it was obvious that this was to be a titanic defensive struggle of epic proportions.