Obituary: CBA's Brother Gabriel Healy

Viewing Saturday morning at De La Salle Hall.

Brother Gabriel Healy, F.S.C., 83, of Lincroft, died at De La Salle Hall, Lincroft on Friday, November 30, 2012.  Brother Gabriel was an assistant principal at CBA in the early 1980s, said CBA President Brother Frank Byrne. Graduates often came back to visit him. "He was one of those guys who had an impact on a lot of the kids' lives."  According to the obituary published in the Asbury Park Press, Brother Gabriel entered the Barrytown Juniorate on June 30, 1943, and Novitiate on June 29, 1946. He received the Religious Habit and Name, Brother Andrian Gabriel, on September 7, 1946 and pronounced Perpetual Vows in Oakdale, Long Island, NY, in 1954, said the article.  Brother Gabriel's assignments included Ascension School, and Good Sheppard …

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Holmdel HS Cross Country Team Takes 1st Place At State Meet

On Saturday the boys won the NJSIAA Group II Championships at Holmdel Park -- again!

The stellar Holmdel High School Boys Cross Country team coached by Sean McCafferty defended its title by taking first place Saturday in the NJSIAA Group II Championships, held at Holmdel Park.  Holmdel's Jack Baisley, Andrew Tsai, Dan Barlev, Aaron Barlev, Eric Williams, Nick De Maio, and Anton Luz ran a thrilling race for Holmdel.  Individually, senior Jack Baisley took third place in the race. Baisley had also led the Hornets to win the Nov. 10 Sectional Championships in Delsea. In a videotaped interview with NJRunners.com after that race, he said the Hornets had prepared for the competitions by running every day, right through Hurricane Sandy.  Star Ledger sportswriter Jim Lambert cheered senior Eric William's dash from the back in …

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Christian Brothers Keeps Nation's Longest Streak Running

The Colts, who won the Nike Cross Nationals last year, have won a national-record 316 consecutive dual meets. Top runners are Seniors Jack Boyle of Avon, Bill Bragg of Middletown, and Aaron Liberatore of Marlboro and junior Mike McClemens of Millstone.

CBA Runners Racing to Beat 2011's Amazing Success

Four of Christian Brothers Academy's top seven cross-country team runner have returned from the 2011 National Championship Team. Already, they are showing improvement.

Coming off its first national title and 17th Meet of Champions title, the Christian Brothers Academy cross-country team has its eyes set on another potential historic season. “We just want to be the best that we can possibly be,” head coach Tom Heath said. “We need to get to where they can run.” Seniors Jack Boyle of Avon, Bill Bragg of Middletown, and Aaron Liberatore of Marlboro and junior Mike McClemens of Millstone are the four returners from last year’s top seven. “I don’t think any of us will be happy unless we return and win the national championship again,” Bragg said. The team already indicated signs of being better than the 2011 squad. Heath said that during their preseason time trial on Friday, they averaged a school record 9:29…

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CBA's Cross Country Team Wins Nationals

Win in Oregon completes a dream season for the unbeatable runners.

CBA is now officially the best cross country team the nation! The regional boys academy in Lincroft won the 8th Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) Finals Saturday in a dramatic finish against a contender from Texas. It was the first time the team -- always a dominant force --  has won the honor. The race was held in Portland Meadows Race Track, Portland (Ore.) Accounts from the race describe the boys pulled off a heart-thumping late-race surge. Coach Tom Heath's team included standouts George Kelly, Billy Bragg, Mike McClemons, Conrad Lippert, Aaron Liberatore and Jack Boyle. As usual, the team was cheered on by its reliable -- and loud! -- fan base of friends and family. Here are some links to coverage by sports journalists who witnessed the race…

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CBA Colts Finish Season Undefeated

Scott Thomsen’s overtime goal brings home state soccer championship for the school.

The Christian Brothers Academy soccer team defeated Delbarton 1-0 in overtime to win its fourth Non-Public “A” State Title and first since 2002. With the win, the Colts finished the season with a perfect 21-0 record. THE GAME — IN SHORT The Colts played a ball control game in the first half dominating possession time but had few good scoring chances as the Delbarton defense was able to keep CBA on the outside. The second half started much more wide open with both teams’ offenses able to move the ball up the field. Delbarton had its best chance early in the second half as forward Mike Moshier was able to get past the Colts' defense down the right side and come in alone on keeper Steve Donato. Moshier’s shot just missed the left post as it …

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