Players were asked for their college choices and what/who is their favorite song/movie/athlete as well as the person they most admire.  Click on a players picture to enlarge.

Naomi Augustine

14 ppg, 12 rpg, 2 apg.  Started all of her teams games last season and was named All-conference in Nassau County.  Played on the Roberto Clemente State Park       Gazelles 15u team finishing 2nd in the country at AAU Nationals.

Candice Bellocchio

10 ppg, 1 rpg, 6 apg.  A starter on one of the top teams in the state, Candice is one of the top sophomore prospects in New York and one of only three underclassmen in the 2004 Metro Classic.  During the spring, she also is a member of her schools varsity Softball team.

Megan Caskin

Committed to Fairfield

10 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg.  Megan is a multiple all-league, all-county selection in Suffolk county.  A member of the 2003 Empire State Team for Long Island, Megan is also a standout soccer and track athlete for Sachem East HS.  She has verbally committed to Fairfield University and will play for them in 2005-06.

Jennifer Bender

22 ppg, 16 rpg, 5 apg.  Jennifer is an outstanding student as well as an athlete.  A Daily News all city selection and Staten Island Advance all star and Newsday all city selection, Jennifer is being recruited by Cornell, Lehigh, Marist, Lafayette and Fairfield.

Chanel Chisholm

17 ppg, 7 rpg, 6 apg.  Chanel is ranked as one of the top sophomores in the country by NIKE and Blue Star.  A first team All-Island selection by Long Island Hoops, Chanel is the only underclassman in a sea of seniors on thie 2004 Metro Classic Long Island All Star team.  Chanel wants to follow in the footsteps of Silver Bullets alumni Shay Doron and continue her career at Maryland.

15 ppg, 7 rpg, 1 apg.  Dawn was injured for part of the 2003-04 season, but came back to lead her team to the PSAL finals.  A second team all Queens selection and Daily News and Newsday second team member, Dawn is currently 3rd in career scoring and rebounding in her school’s history.    Vanderbilt, Hofstra, Siena, Rutgers, Temple and Binghamton Universities are all vying for her attention.

Alissandra Fourney

14 ppg, 9 rpg, 3 apg.  “Ali” as she is known, was instrumental in leading Northport to its State title run last year and was named all-league, all-county and all-state 7th team for her efforts.  Ali is a four time NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete and is looking at Brown, Bryant, Bucknell, Cornell and Holy Cross to continue her academic and basketball career.

20 ppg, 3 rpg, 9 apg.  Marissa is a speedy 5’3 dynamo who gets things going.  Her school’s MVP and a second team Daily News, Newsday all Queens selection, she led her team to the elite 8 of the PSAL playoffs, losing to eventual champion Murray Bergtraum.  Marissa was also a 2nd team Newsday/Daily News all city selection.  She is interested in Georgia, Temple, Florida St., Virginia, Loyola and Maryland for her college career.

Tia Grant

Committed to Villanova

18 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 apg.  Tia is a complete player who does many things well on the court.  2004 CHSAA MVP and member of the 2004 Nike Select Team for the USA Sports Festival in Colorado, Tia was instrumental in leading her high school team to a New York State Class B Catholic and Federation title.  First team All-Island by Long Island Hoops and a candidate for 2005 player of the year—Tia will lend her vast talents to top twenty ranked Villanova University for the next four years.

Diatima Hill

14 ppg, 4 rpg, 6 apg.  “Tema” is an excellent 3pt shooter who is one of the fastest players in the region.  A first team all Queens selection by Newsday and the Daily News, “Tema” is heavily sought after by many DI schools with Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. John’s and Duke leading the way.

Lauren Groom

Committed to Fairfield

19 ppg, 9 rpg, 2 apg.  Lauren is another great all around player from the CHSAA.  OLMA’s MVP and two time CHSAA All Long Island selection, Lauren also runs cross country and is the Treasure in the student government and a member of OLMA’s Leaders Club.  Lauren has verbally committed to Fairfield University and will join fellow Metro Classic teammate Megan Caskin next year.

Frances Lyons

20 ppg, 20 rpg, 1 apg.  Frances is a monster on the boards and has received the rebounding award from the PSAL the past two years as the leagues leading rebounder.  A Daily News all city selection, Frances is the MVP of her team and has a selection of colleges such as Hofstra, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, William and Mary, South Carolina and SUNY Albany to choose from.

Christine Kinneary

Committed to Boston University

15 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg.  Christine is a tough competitor and is the heart and soul of the very talented Holy Trinity lineup.  Last years NY State MVP in the Class B championships, a Newsday all Long Island selection and a two time CHSAA all long island selection, Christine will play at Boston University next year.

12 ppg, 12 rpg, 2 apg.  Jessica as she is known, is a double/double threat every game.  A 2nd team all Queens selection by both Daily News and Newsday, she led her team in rebounding and blocked shots—recording 184 in 2004.  Heavily recruited by many mid/major division I programs, Jessica looks to bring her considerable talents to the next level.

Kyle Lardner

13 ppg, 4 rpg, 6 apg - 37 3 pointers in 20 games as a junior in high school.  Kyle started at point guard on the 2003 Metropolitan AAU Junior Olympic team last year representing the region in the Junior Olympics in Detroit—NY City Metro Classic Coach Vincent Cannizzaro was also on that trip as the head coach for the squad and the two will have to face each other on opposite sides of the court this time around.  An all county selection in Nassau, Kyle traveled with an all star team of AAU players supervised by the Philadelphia Belles to compete in the Cadet Championships in France in April of 2004.

12 ppg, 10 rpg, 1 apg.  Maria is one of only three sophomores in the 2004 Metro Classic.  She helped lead her team to CHSAA playoffs and received the coaches award for her effort.   Maria also volunteers for her church—St. Athanasius.  Columbia, Binghampton, UMass, Bucknell, Alabama and Loyola are expressing interest in her and there will be many more as her career progresses.

Anna McLean

Committed to Iona

18 ppg, 15 rpg, 12 bpg.  All State, All-Island, All County.  Anna burst onto the scene her sophomore year and is one of the top post players in NY State.  MVP for the Lady Devils, Anna is also a role model.  She lends her singing talents to Operation Pride—a choral group that sings while promoting a drug free life.  Anna is a vocal captain with the group and will sing the anthem prior to tonight’s game.  Anna verbally committed to play for Iona College in 2005-06.

Maureen Marzano

11 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 apg.  Maureen is a second team all Brooklyn selection in both the Newsday and Daily News.  She helped lead her team along with fellow 2004 Metro Classic teammate Melanie Murphy to the PSAL playoffs.  Pace, Muhlenburg, Columbia and Colgate are challenging for her to wear their uniform in 2005.

Brittney Messina

Committed to Seton Hall

23 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 apg.  Brittney is the best pure shooter on Long Island.  Her smooth stroke has earned her Long Island Hoops All-Island honors as well as all county, all state and conference player of the year.  She led her team to a Nassau county final and will bring her considerable offensive talents to the aid of Seton Hall next year.

Melanie Murphy

18 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 rpg.  A first team all city for the Daily News and first team all Brooklyn and player of the year in Brooklyn, she led her team to the PSAL playoffs, reaching the semi-finals before bowing out.  One of the top guards in the state and only a junior, Melanie is a teammate of Naomi Augustin of the Long Island Metro Classic team, finishing 2nd at the AAU Nationals.  Her college prospects are many and high up.

Lauren Regan

13 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 apg.  Regan is a multiple all county and all league selection in Suffolk and is a three sport athlete to boot.  A member of the field hockey and lacrosse teams, Regan also serves as President of the General Student Organization.  Both Hartford University and Sacred Heart University are vying for her services next year.

Committed to Penn St.

15 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg.  Rashida is one of the top post players in the CHSAA.  An Adidas top ten camp selection along with a Street & Smith’s Honorable Mention All-America in 2003 and 2004—Rashida has verbally committed to Penn State, one of the best programs in women’s college basketball.

Alexandria Williams

10 ppg, 5 rpg, 7 apg.  Alexandra is an all Long Island, all county, all conference selection and still finds time to manage the baseball and football teams at her school while also jamming on the saxophone for the school band.  In her spare time she is also a member of the varsity softball team.  One of the best point guards on Long Island is looking to lead the one of the best high school teams on Long Island this year to a state title run.

15 ppg, 10 rpg, 5 apg.  Vianca is an excellent low post player who also has good court vision.  A member of Who’s Who in American High School’s, Vianca also plays volleyball for her school and is one of the top academic athletes in the PSAL.

Committed to St. Francis

Deanna led her team to the Suffolk County Soccer finas - because of this she cannot attend the Metro Classic - We all wish her well in the Suffolk County Class AA Finals.

Coaching Staff

Teresa is one of the winningest coaches not only on Long Island but in NY State as well.  A 1989 Fordham graduate who played all four years and was named MAAC Scholar Athlete in 1989.  After graduation, she began her career as a Social Studies teacher at Holy Trinity HS and became its Varsity basketball coach in 1990.  Her 15 year record of 255-103 puts her in the elite of High School coaches across the U.S.  Teresa garnered 6 NSCHSAA Coach of the Year awards, while leading her Titans to 8 straight Long Island Catholic School finals—winning 4 of them in the process.  Teresa capped off a very successful 2004 season with a NY State CHSAA & Federation Class B title.  Teresa and her husband Todd who also doubles as her assistant coach during her tenure at Holy Trinity are the proud parents of daughter, Taylor.

Coach Vincent Cannizzaro

Vincent is the best high school girl’s basketball coach in New York City, New York State and the U.S.A.  His record is unmatched by anyone in the country and the legendary program built under his tenure at Christ the King is international in reputation.  His record at Christ the King is second to none and his ability to coach and develop the great players who go on to UCONN or Tennessee is only matched by his ability to get every ounce of potential from those that are short of those powerhouses.  His record speaks for itself—listed below is the standard he set for high school coaches in the U.S. to reach for:

• Coach at Christ the King – 1980 - 1999 / Career record of 486 wins – 52 losses

• U.S.A National Champions 1990, 1993, 1998

• NYS Class A Federation Champions 10 Consecutive Years 1990 - 1999

• NYS Catholic State Champions 12 years

• USA Today National Coach of the Year 1993, 1998

• WBCA Coach of The Year  1993, 1998

• MSG Tri State Coach of The Year 1999

• Brooklyn Diocesan Champions 14 Consecutive Years Record - 236 - 0

• Named by USA Today as the #1 Girls High School program of all time in the USA

• Daily News and Newsday Coach of The Year 5 times 

Coach Michael Petre

Mike is one of the most energetic coaches in the game.  His passion and dedication show in every whirling dervish of a move that he makes while guiding his troops to victory over countless Suffolk county opponents.  His long list of accomplishments are highlighted by the following:

·          10 years as head coach of EI Lady Redmen

·          League III Champion - seven times 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2004

·          League III Coach of the Year six times

·          Suffolk Count Women's Basketball Coaches Association Coach of Year

·          1998 Newsday and Basketball Coaches Association of New York Coach of Year – 2001

·          19 East Islip Graduates went on to play Collegiate Basketball in those 10 years

·          Suffolk and Long Island Class AA Champion 2001

·          NYS Finalist  2001

·          Suffolk County Finalist 2002

·          Won at least one playoff game for 6 consecutive seasons 1998-2003.  Recorded 12 playoff victories in that span - the most of any large school in the county.

·          From 1999 - 2002 won more games than any AA school, going 70 - 18 in that span 

Coach Thomas Catalanotto

A longtime dedicated coach and volunteer, Tom is one of the premier coaches in the Metro NY area.  His dedication for the sport of basketball is second only to his dedication to his family—his three children all participate in sports and have gone on to the collegiate level.  Tom has worked at all levels of girl’s basketball and with all ages.  He is a respected competitor and a true representative of the CYO spirit in sports.  His accomplishments over his many years are the following:

• Started coaching in CYO and PAL in 1980

• PAR at St. Andrew in Flushing from 1992-Present

• Coached Liberty Belles AAU basketball from 1997 – 2001

• Coached NY City Heat AAU basketball from 2001-Present

• Assisted on the varsity at Archbishop Molloy High School from 2001-2004

• Helped lead Molloy to 2 NY State Federation Championships, and 2 NY State Catholic HS Championships

• Coached in the 2004 Wheelchair Classic

• Currently Assistant coach at Francis Lewis High School 

Married to Nancy for 25 years . Has 3 children Christine , Tommy and Billy . Christine is at Rider University on a Basketball Scholarship . Tommy is at Concordia College on a Baseball Scholarship . Billy is at Queensborough CC, and was a two sport athlete at St. Mary’s High School.