PROVIDENCE - The Diocese of Providence's Office for Comprehensive Youth Ministry yesterday announced the eight teams that will compete at the 2007 New England Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Basketball Tournament this weekend in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The Rhode Island teams will compete with 54 other teams from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont for the regional New England championships in their respective divisions.
The Rhode Island - Diocese of Providence teams include:
Boys: St. Michael Parish, Providence
Girls: St. Theresa Parish, Tiverton
Boys: St. Rocco School, Johnston
Girls: Mercymount Country Day School, Cumberland
Boys: St. Michael Parish, Providence
Girls: St. Jude Parish, Lincoln
Boys: St. Philomena School, Portsmouth
Girls: Msgr. Matthew F. Clarke Catholic Regional School, Wakefield
"It's a great thrill and experience for the youth of our diocese to compete on the New England level, said Louise Dussault, director of the Office for Comprehensive Youth Ministry. "Getting to see teams from all over and getting to share the excitement with their team members and families is the stuff great memories are made of. The athletes see that they are not the only Catholic athletes out there competing."
"The New England tournament is certainly a highlight, and we will have outstanding representatives for our diocese," said Jerry Dandeneau, Catholic Athletic League Administrator. "I would also like to thank and congratulate all the 325 basketball teams that participated in all the games in the entire season that led to the diocesan playoff tournament. A special word of thanks needs to be given to all the coaches who gave countless hours teaching skills and Catholic values to our young athletes. Parents and families are also to be commended for their support of and dedication to their children."
(This story originally published in The Providence Visitor)
