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CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)
FIRST ANNUAL MSGR. MARTIN BANNON AWARD MASS
In celebration of this year’s diocesan Basketball champions,
the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) held the Msgr. Martin Bannon
Award Mass at Regina Pacis Church, Borough Park, Brooklyn. Named
in honor of Msgr. Martin Bannon, former director of CYO, the awards
were presented to the 8th Grade Division Basketball Team of Mary
Nativity (Flushing, Queens) and the 6th Grade Division Basketball
Team of Our Lady of Victory (Bedford/Stuyvesant, Brooklyn).
Mary Nativity’s Basketball Team, now an 8th Grade Division,
is a 2-time champion, having won last year’s 7th Grade Division.
Our Lady of Victory’s 6th Grade Basketball Team came out
victors against all odds. Our Lady of Victory created a basketball
team only within the last two years, with limited funds. During
one game, they were laughed at because they do not have uniforms.
In addition, Our Lady of Victory currently has a small co-ed basketball
team until it can adequately develop a girl’s team. Despite
their struggles, the team refused to quit and played hard all
year. Accolades to both teams!
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) organizes parish-based sports
and activities for boys and girls, ages 8 – 20. Activities
include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, track
and volleyball. The season runs from September through June.
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