CTK makes last stand to beat Poly Prep

by Elio Velez on Fri, Sep 16, 2016 11:52 PM — @eliovelez 

Christ the King has made it a vow this season to execute on the one word that is written on the chalkboard before every football game. This season for the Royals is about the word ‘finish’ and nothing could have been as more of dramatic example than trying to fulfill that motto on the final play of the game. 

The Royals defense stood up Poly Prep quarterback Rob Kollmer at the Christ the King's 1-yard line as time expired on the clock to give the visitors a stunning 17-13 non-league victory Friday night in Bay Ridge. 

Jonathan Coste was one of the Royals starting defensive linemen that made enough of a push forward against highly ranked lineman Isaiah Wilson and the

Jose Alvarado Commits to Georgia Tech

MSGVarsity.com

by Elio Velez on Thu, Sep 15, 2016 6:26 PM

There were plenty of sleepless nights for Christ the King’s star guard Jose Alvarado in days leading to arguably making the biggest decision of his high school life. 

All of the stress that enveloped Alvarado over the last few days would disappear on Thursday afternoon by announcing his commitment to play college basketball at Georgia Tech next season in front of family, teammates and fellow students gathered at Christ the King High School. 

“I had a tough time sleeping. Talking to my parents. It was just a tough time. It was stressful but also a blessing to be in this situation I’m in,” Alvarado said. “A lot of people would love to be in that situation. I’m

Rutgers, Seton Hall in pitched battle for top hoops recruit

NYPost.com 

By Zach Braziller

September 10, 2016 | 9:01pm

The Seton Hall-Rutgers rivalry lost its heat once the Scarlet Knights left the Big East for the Big Ten. The annual games haven’t been competitive in recent years, the vastly superior Pirates winning by a combined 56 points the past two years and reaching the NCAA Tournament last season.

But there is a battle developing, at least off the court, that could be significant. It centers around a hard-nosed Queens point guard named Jose Alvarado — a three-star, top-150 recruit from powerhouse Christ the King, who on Thursday cut his list down to three schools: the two New Jersey rivals and Georgia Tech.

“They’re coming after me hard, both of them,” the 6-foot Alvarado

Royals visit with former Varsity Standouts

On Saturday September 3rd, Manhattanville College hosted John Jay College in a women's volleyball match. The current Lady Royals were there to watch former players Kim Rodruigez CK 2016 and now a starting freshman at John Jay and Kerry Mackey CK 2014 and now a junior and  starting middle at Manhattanville. At one point in the contest 9 former CHSAA players were on the floor.

Manhattanville won the match 3-0. The young Royals got a chance to meet with both former captains after the match.

Girls Soccer Tryouts for the 2016 Fall Season

Girls soccer tryouts for the upcoming Fall 2016 season was held from August 22nd until August 25th between 11:00-1:00 at Brennan Field located at 6136-6157 Lutheran Ave Middle Village, NY 11379.

We are still accepting girls for tryouts on August 29-31. Be there on time, wear cleats and bring plenty of liquids. Everyone can come and try out. Players are needed for both JV and Varsity. If you can not make the tryouts dates listed above call coach John at 516-851-3955

From Queens To Rio: The Shared Journey, Friendship Of Sue Bird and Tina Charles

Dan Ferrara

July 28, 2016

Sue Bird and Tina Charles may be eight years apart in age and six inches apart in height, but their careers are much more intertwined than you’d think.

Their journeys both started at Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, New York, a relatively small private school renowned for churning out tremendous WNBA players. They then carried on to UCONN, where they each won two National Championships during their four year stay with the Huskies – Bird in 2000 and 2002 and Charles in 2009 and 2010.

“Obviously I can joke that she followed me everywhere, but it’s pretty crazy for two people to have the same journey in terms of where they played high school ball, college ball and obviously now we’re

Cross Country Begins

Cross Country will begin on Monday August 22nd at 9 AM. Runners should meet at Juniper Valley park, by the track, bring water and come dressed to run. All are welcome. Make sure your updated medical is handed in to the school nurse. Any issues e-mail Coach Marvin Azor at Azormarvin@gmail.com

 The fall X-Country schedule is as follows:

2016 Christ the King Cross Country Schedule

• Saturday September 10^th CHSAA Practice meet- Van Cortlandt Park
• Saturday September 17^th Regis Invite- Van Cortlandt Park
• Saturday September 24^th Six Flags Invite- Jackson, New Jersey
• Thursday September 29^th Fordham Prep Meet #1- Van Cortlandt Park
• Friday October 7^th All Hallows Invite- Van Cortlandt Park

• Date TBA Fordham Prep Developmental #2- Van Cortlandt Park
• Saturday

Cross Country Season Begins

Cross Country will begin on Monday August 22nd at 9 AM. Runners should meet at Juniper Valley park, by the track, bring water and come dressed to run. All are welcome. Make sure your updated medical is handed in to the school nurse. Any issues e-mail Coach Marvin Azor at Azormarvin@gmail.com

 The fall X-Country schedule is as follows:

2016 Christ the King Cross Country Schedule

• Saturday September 10^th CHSAA Practice meet- Van Cortlandt Park
• Saturday September 17^th Regis Invite- Van Cortlandt Park
• Saturday September 24^th Six Flags Invite- Jackson, New Jersey
• Thursday September 29^th Fordham Prep Meet #1- Van Cortlandt Park
• Friday October 7^th All Hallows Invite- Van Cortlandt Park

• Date TBA Fordham Prep Developmental #2- Van Cortlandt Park
• Saturday

MSG Varsity NYC Player to Watch: Jose Alvarado, Christ the King

by Elio Velezz on Tue, Jul 5, 2016 8:16 PM — @eliovelez 

The month of July begins an important period for high school basketball players seeking to make an impression to some of the top college programs in the country. 

Christ the King’s Jose Alvarado will have a chance to display the skills that have made him one of the top guards in the Tri-State area this week in front of hundreds of Division I college coaches at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Peach Jam in South Carolina. 

Alvarado will participate with the New York Rens, who are considered one of the favorites to compete for EYBL Peach Jam title and will team up alongside Stepinac’s Jordan Tucker, rising guard Hamidou Diallo and Jordan Nwora. 

The Williamsburg native

Soccer- Girls Tryouts for the 2016 Fall Season

Girls soccer tryouts for the upcoming Fall 2016 season will be held from August 22nd until August 25th between 11:00-1:00 at Brennan Field located at 6136-6157 Lutheran Ave Middle Village, NY 11379.

Be there on time, wear cleats and bring plenty of liquids. Everyone can come and try out. Players are needed for both JV and Varsity. If you can not make the tryouts dates listed above call coach John at 516-851-3955