Monthly Archives: January 2011

“A Love Story”

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“A Love Story”

D Flex


If I rapped would you listen

Expressed how I feel would it grab your attention

Shot straight from the heart without fear

Laying it all out there for you to hear


You’re all I think about lately

Your magic charm keeps me from going crazy

I wish I could be with you even if for a bit

You’d be my No.1 hit


The one that takes me higher and higher

Like flying to a new dimension on fire

Everytime I see you I start to smoke

Suddenly I become a different bloke


If only you knew what you cause

In the blink of an eye I want to pause

Like the snow freeze our moments in time

Melt all the ice and wine and dine


You’re like poetry in motion 

Once I catch a glimpse you’re my love potion

I’ll sip your Kool Aid no matter what

Don’t even care if we get caught 


Your magic butterflies spreading their wings

That’s when I know it’s on like kings and queens

A work of art that’s forever timeless

Not for sale cause you’re priceless


The perfect rose lighting up my day

I’d get down on my knees if you’d just stay

Don’t make me beg like a beggar on the street

You know I would never giving in no retreat


You’re that sunshine star that makes me reach higher

I’d walk to the desert just to reach my desire

This is the effect you have on my mind

When it comes down to it you’re one of a kind


I can go on forever and ever 

I promise we’ll make it together 

Just want a chance to prove to you 

Rain or shine I’ll always stay true

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Lady Lions win, Valiant Lion effort falls short

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PARK SLOPE, BK-It was a busy Friday at the BC Athletic Center in The Slope. Following the past two days of snow outs, the Berkeley Carroll School returned to hoops action with a pair of games.

Both the Varsity Girls and Boys took the home floor without any delays. While it was a good day for the Lady Lions who posted a 45-27 league win over St. Ann’s, the Lions also took something positive out of a 58-45 loss to defending champ Dwight. They’ll look to build on an inspired effort that nearly produced the upset against a bigger opponent who boasted a 6-8 center that scored nearly half Dwight’s points, netting a game high 27.

Despite the lack of size, first-year coach Carmine Giovino’s club played arguably their best game of the season. That it came on the heels of Tuesday’s bitter disappointment to St. Ann’s speaks to the character of the undersized Lions, who continue to plug away minus floor general Joe Longo.

Early on, it looked like Dwight would have its way starting with an open trey from the wing and surging out to an 8-1 lead. But Berkeley Carroll hung around thanks to solid play from junior Cole Kitchen and freshman Shane Pearley. Everytime Dwight looked ready to run them out of the building, the Lion duo stepped up with huge baskets that spurred their teammates on.  It was last year that they were humiliated at home by the same league rival. Yesterday, there would be no replay with the gritty Lions trailing by nine at the half.

Though Dwight’s center scored 20 in the first half, the Lions weren’t intimidated taking the ball right at him in a strategic second half that saw the Brooklyn hosts run off the first three hoops, igniting the crowd. In particular, Kitchen tormented Dwight with strong finishes on his way to a season high 16. The southpaw shooting guard also drained a couple from the outside, breaking out of a slump. With Dwight locking down on Pearley who netted 10 of 11 in the opening 16 minutes, Kitchen got help from junior backcourt ‘mate Adam Kochman. Another player who hasn’t scored as much this season while stepping in to run the offense stepped up by sinking four treys, including three big ones in the second half.

Three separate times, Kochman dialed long distance cutting Dwight’s lead to seven. Combined with tremendous defense that limited the big man’s touches, it was the Lions who had many believing they could string the upset entering the final stanza. By getting the Dwight center in foul trouble and holding the Manhattan school to one and done, Berkeley Carroll was relentless. The havoc forced Dwight to call a timeout in which their coach laid into them, asking if his team ‘could match their [Lions] intensity.’

Despite having their lead sliced to five twice, Dwight responded with timely buckets, including a huge one from their senior point guard who’s led them to three consecutive ACIS championships. That kind of mettle is what makes them such a thorn in the side. They entered with just two losses in league play missing two starters. 

BC never gave up getting a big hoop from sophomore Dondre Benson and a pair of free throws from Anthony Spina. Ultimately, Giovino’s crew had to put Dwight on the line the final two minutes. Though they rarely made two in a row, it was still enough to hold off a gutsy effort from the guys in home white with maroon lettering.

The kind of game that you can hold your head high, carrying momentum forward. That’s what the Lions must do entering another big week.

In the first game, St. Ann’s was no match for the Lady Lions who used 13 points from Sarah Paller along with 11 from senior Keyanka Bailey to build a 35-12 halftime lead. Paller hit from downtown twice on the right wing and Bailey got her points in traffic. Backcourt ‘mate Tess Salvatore contributed five of her seven in the opening 16 as the trio combined for 29 of their 35.

Second year coach Morgan Sevigny emptied the bench, giving Olivia Saleh key minutes. The daughter of assistant Anthony Saleh made Dad proud by having a nice finish and playing solid ball, including a couple of steals and near misses.

Junior starter Olivia Wilson played her usual spunky D, wreaking havoc while also helping Bailey and eighth grade phenom Courtney Bowen on the glass. Wilson converted a lay-up and sophomore teammate Morgo Miller also finished twice as the Lady Lions spread the wealth. Wilson also had a pair of nifty set ups for Bowen, who came off the bench for half a dozen before turning her ankle. Her status is unknown for Monday.

While it was a trying day for St. Ann’s, they never stopped competing for their demanding coach, who got a solid effort from his sophomore point guard. She paced them with 12 including seven from the charity stripe. A better fourth quarter allowed them to make the score respectable.

For Sevigny’s club, it was their second consecutive win- going two-for-two this week after also posting a seven-point win at Evangel Christian. Another important week awaits as they look to finish strong in February.

Walter Paller’s JV Boys will also return to action  after having a double at Packer postponed due to the latest snowstorm that dropped between 16 inches and 19 in the tri-state area. It’s all part of another big week on the court for Berkeley Carroll athletics.

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Dynamic Duo boosts St. Ann’s past Lions

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PARK SLOPE, BK-Sometimes, all it takes is a couple of hot players to ride to victory. Unfortunately for the Berkeley Carropll Lions, that was exactly the case in a 57-41 loss to ACIS rival St. Ann’s yesterday at the BC gym in The Slope.

St. Ann’s got great performances from their starting center and point guard, who combined for 43 points. For those math majors, the stellar play of the dynamic duo wearing the road blue jerseys outscored coach Carmine Giovino’s team by two Not exactly the recipe for success, summing up a frustrating day for the first-year Varsity Boys coach and his chargers.

In a game delayed twice due to the court conditions, Berkeley Carroll couldn’t prevent the duo from seizing control. The start wasn’t the problem with the Lions getting the jump on St. Ann’s for an early four-point lead. Sophomore starting forward Anthony Spina provided a spark scoring half a dozen, including a couple of buckets off turnovers courtesy of a full court press that initially gave St. Ann’s trouble. However, they regrouped thanks to the play of their big man, who showed a nice touch stepping out to hit a few 14-footers. His size advantage hurt the smaller Lions, especially on the glass.

By the first quarter’s conclusion, it was St. Ann’s who led 12-9. They carried momentum forward with the versatile junior big sharing the ball to open teammates. This presented a problem all game for the Lions who had to account for where he was doubling. The play that continually hurt the hosts in their trademark home white and maroon lettering uniforms was when he flashed high and then passed out of doubles setting up ‘mates for open shots. In particular, his partner killed Berkeley Carroll from the outside nailing five three-pointers en route to 19 points. With the St. Ann’s center doing the damage inside on his way to a game high 24 along with double digits in rebounds netting a double double, it was pick your poison for the Lions.

Complicating matters, junior shooting guard Cole Kitchen got into foul trouble, which forced Giovino to sub in and out for the resurgent starter who’s been banged up all season. He scored nine points mostly in close thanks to a couple of quick steals and strong finishes. But BC also had some costly misses early which didn’t please Giovino who chided them for not taking full advantage. Simply put, you must convert those opportunities against a good opponent. They paid dearly.

Freshman starter Shane Pearley paced the Lions with 11, including some nice finishes. But St. Ann’s bottled up sophomore Dondre Benson, who was held to one bucket. They also kept freshman outside threat Ian Miller check with the Lions’ most dangerous shooter sinking only one from downtown in the second half.

Despite poor second and third quarters from his team in which they were lackadaisical, Giovino’s club made one last push in the final stanza. Mike Andria converted a lay-up and ther Lions turned up the heat defensively to slice the deficit to 13. But they couldn’t get any closer with Kitchen running over a St. Ann’s defender for a critical charge. Offensive fouls were an issue with Giovino’s crew committing at least five. They did draw a few with the officials consistent for both sides. But the loss of discipline didn’t help their chances against a team they beat at the buzzer at the Fieldston Tournament early on. Without hero Joe Longo who hasn’t returned from a serious ankle injury since going down in a blowout loss to Packer last month, the Lions have to play nearly flawless.

They just weren’t consistent enough against St. Ann’s who improved to 10-4. Giovino’s club are visiting Packer in Brooklyn Heights for a rematch today with the JV also looking to avenge an earlier defeat.

Pending the weather, Walter Paller’s JV are slated to take on Dwight tomorrow at 5:30 PM. Unless the predicted snow diminishes, there likely won’t be any game.

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Lions split against Dwight

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PARK SLOPE, BK-A fun day of hoops took place at the BC Athletic Center yesterday in Brooklyn. The Berkeley Carroll Lions split a pair with ACIS league rival Dwight.

It was a better day for the Boys JV who earned an important league win over Dwight 51-36. Coach Walter Paller was particularly pleased with his team’s effort as they played one of their most complete games. Seven different scorers contributed including point guard Robert Graham, who played arguably his most inspired game of the season. Back in the starting lineup, Graham finished with nine points while getting his teammates involved.

He had plenty of help from Matteo Heilbrun (8 Pts) and Jasper Kitchen, who paced the Lions with 11 including a nice scoop to the hoop in the second half when Berkeley Carroll put Dwight away. Mike Dosik continued his hot shooting netting a couple of treys while also finishing with eight and Josiah Murrell added five.  Will Regan came off the bench for five as well, sinking a key three-pointer when Paller’s chargers increased a four-point halftime lead to 15 forcing Dwight to call for time.

The Lions came out fast using a full court press which confused Dwight. Forcing many turnovers, BC took full advantage scoring some easy buckets. They led most of the first half but a methodical run midway through the second quarter steered Dwight to its only lead 17-16 thanks to the play of their big man who scored 20 of the team’s 36. However, the Lions responded closing the first half by getting the last five to take a 21-17 lead into the locker room.

Paller’s club turned up the heat coming out with a purpose, spreading the ball on offense while putting the clamps down defensively. The combination allowed them to build a 16-point margin. Though Dwight got it down to 11 a couple of times, they never got closer the rest of the way. Paller wasn’t shy about using his deep bench to keep everyone fresh. The attention to detail proved to be too much for Dwight to overcome, allowing the BC to earn a double digit victory.

“We’re as good as we want to be,” beamed the pleased former Varsity Girls coach who led the ’06-07 Lady Lions to the ACIS championship. “We could be a dangerous team down the stretch.“

If they execute like Friday, who could argue?

In the second big match-up, the Lady Lions fell to Dwight 47-41. Coach Morgan Sevigny’s crew got off to a poor start quickly falling behind 8-1. Cold shooting along with aggressive play from Dwight’s dynamic duo allowed them to control the tempo. Using superb defense to keep leading Berkeley Carroll scorer Keyanka Bailey (11 Pts) in check, it allowed the ACIS contender to score in transition.

In particular, their perimeter defense forced some bad misses from Lion senior Tess Salvatore, who had a tough day getting blanked. Without the emotional leader scoring, it put too much pressure on Bailey to carry the load. She usually does damage on the break but Dwight converted enough and made sure to hustle back on defense, limiting the senior forward’s opportunities. Berkeley Carroll trailed 12-5 after one quarter but hung around thanks to freshman sharpshooter Sarah Paller, who paced them with 18.

Paller’s hot shooting from downtown kept Sevigny’s ladies afloat. Despite a big first half from Dwight’s Tia who scored most of her game high 19 in the first 16 minutes, the Lady Lions hung around trailing by 10 at the break.

They came out strong in the third quarter playing solid defense and getting a couple of early hoops to slice the deficit to six. But Dwight regrouped thanks to Tia’s teammate who added 17 with more than half coming after intermission. Scoring in different ways due to athleticism, the St. Peter’s bound forward was a tough cover for Berkeley Carroll. Her and Tia combined for 36 of their team’s 47.

Along with stellar play from their floor leader who cameback after a hard fall, it proved to be too much for a valiant Lady Lions who never gave up even though they fell behind by as much as 15. Bailey hit a couple of baskets in the final stanza and eighth grade prodigy Courtney Bowen did some damage inside netting a dozen while pulling down close to 10 rebounds. A great experience for the future of the BC program.

Meanwhile, Paller kept firing away with precision draining a couple from way out and swishing one more with less than 10 seconds left for the final margin. Her performance was outstanding and definitely something Sevigny’s gritty club can build on moving forward.

The Lady Lions got a solid effort from stopper Olivia Wilson, whose hustle was noteworthy. Sevigny also played most of her bench giving Mia Kellman some minutes along with lesser experienced players for the future.

Berkeley Carroll visits Evangel Christian Tuesday and returns home for a key meeting against St. Ann’s next Friday at 4. The Boys Varsity will also have a busy week with three games including home match-ups against St. Ann’s Tuesday at 4 and Dwight Friday (5:30 PM). They’ll also look to pay back archrival Packer in a road tilt in Brooklyn Heights Wednesday at 4. First-year coach Carmine Giovino was pleased with his team’s effort in a close defeat at Trevor Day but also underlined how vital this critical week is to their playoff chances.

It’ll also be quite busy for Paller’s JV who aim for two in a row at St. Ann’s Tuesday while looking to avenge a tough home loss to Packer the following day as the second half of an all boys double. They then play a third consecutive game against Dwight Thursday at 4. It’s all part of a huge week for Berkeley Carroll sports.

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Tigers sweep Lions

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TODT HILL, SI-The tables were turned literally on Berkeley Carroll today. A day after sweeping Brooklyn Friends in their home gym, the Lions were victimized this time by Staten Island Academy at the Tigers’ home court in Todt Hill.

Perhaps the early noon start explained a lackluster first half from Coach Walter Paller’s JV in a gut wrenching 49-48 loss. They trailed throughout, falling behind by double digits against the hot shooting Tigers. Staten Island Academy took full advantage of Lion miscues, beating them inside and out. Paller’s club still struggled with consistency in the third quarter. The theme of a lost day for both JV and Varsity.

The Tigers built a 15-point lead but never could put away Berkeley Carroll. Each time the game looked over, the Lions had a few mini-spurts which kept them afloat. However, a bad finish to the third quarter which saw a Tiger go in for an uncontested lay-up again made life difficult.

For much of the contest, Paller’s team was outhustled with Staten Island Academy scrambling for loose balls. It all added up to second and third chances. Something which drove the demanding Boys coach batty. Who could blame him a day after their first league win?

To the Lions’ credit, they never quit using a trapping defense to get back in it along with the uncanny shooting of Mike Doszick. The second-year player who got the start in place of injured leading scorer Jasper Kitchen caught fire in the second half- netting 17 of his team leading 20. Most of the damage came from downtown with Doszick connecting for five of six triples in the final 16 minutes. That included a three-point barrage which cut what was once an 11-point lead to five. 

The Lions drew even closer when off a rebound, they got the ball to the right man and watched their new shooting star drain one from way out, cutting the deficit to 49-48. With SIA unable to finish the game at the line, the Lions had two golden opportunities to steal it. First, Robgert Graham was fouled on a defensive rebound sending him to the line for one-on-one. But he missed, forcing teammates to foul again.

Astonishingly, BC got one last chance after two more misses with 7.3 seconds left. That’s when Will Regan drew contact but didn’t get the benefit of the whistle with the ball going off a Tiger with 1.7 ticks remaining. Paller used a timeout to diagram a play. Unfortunately, his prayers weren’t answered with Josiah Murrell’s turnaround three missing the mark. It was another crushing defeat for the JV which now gets two weeks off.

Unlike the Paller’s bunch, Coach Carmine Giovino’s Varsity got out of the gate fast. In particular, Dondre Benson who hit for seven in a 12-point opening quarter that saw the Staten Island hosts struggle to get anything accomplished. In fact, Mike Mazzella’s Tigers trailed 12-4 after eight minutes.

However, that quickly changed. SIA regrouped. Finally working the ball inside, they saw immediate results. Able to score, they turned up the heat on BC who came out flat in the second stanza. With the Lions suddenly ice cold, their eight-point lead vanished. A Tiger 12-0 run vaulted them in front 16-12, forcing Giovino to call for time. The Lions settled down, outscoring the Tigers 7-5 to trail by two at the half.

The break didn’t help much. Instead, Mazzella’s Tigers went on another run. Getting strong guard play and better work in the Tigers suddenly went up by 16. In particular, their point guard was impressive distributing the ball while also nailing three treys en route to a game best 15 points.The Lions simply had no answer for him.

Following a timeout, Giovino’s club competed better but foul trouble really hurt their comeback chances with SIA in the penalty most of the half. There were too many undisciplined reaches 40 feet away from the basket that allowed the Tigers to get free opportunities. Even when they clanged free throws much to Mazzella’s disgust, they’d beat the Lions on the glass, simply outhustling them.

It all added up to a long, frustrating day. Shane Pearley paced the Lions with 12 and Ian Miller scored all five in the fourth quarter.

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Lions sweep Brooklyn Friends

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PARK SLOPE, BK-One look at Berkeley Carroll hoops coaches Walter Paller and Carmine Giovino during a practice session Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal home doubleheader told the story. Both the JV and Varsity Boys basketball coaches got their team’s attention. It all paid off with each squad posting convincing victories at the BC gym in The Slope yesterday. First, Paller’s JV got untracked with a 52-37 triumph over Brooklyn Friends- notching their first ACIS win.

Coach Paller employed a new system with solid results. With a full roster, he subbed fresh five-man units who played an up-tempo pace that included a full court press which overwhelmed Friends early. Using a similar style to Jerry Tarkanian’s UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, the deeper Lions scored 17 points in the first quarter jumping out to a 10-point lead. Forcing plenty of turnovers, Berkeley Carroll had plenty of second and third chances pinning Friends in their end. However, despite inspired play on both ends from Josiah Murrell which featured a monster rejection that got the crowd going, Paller’s club struggled mightily to finish- blowing uncontested lay-ups. So, it was far from pretty for the vet coach who once guided the Varsity Girls to the school’s only title in 2007.

They still attacked with the same vigor after the break, making the strategy pay off. Spreading the wealth, nine Lions got on the score sheet led by freshman Jasper Kitchen, who netted 12 of his game high 16 in the fourth quarter. Before Kitchen took over late, it looked like it’d be smooth sailing. Especially when BC built a 35-17 third quarter lead. However, a pesky Friends chipped away slowly thanks to outstanding guard play and a few finishes from their top scorer. A 13-0 run whittled it down to five. With the Lions misfiring on offense and picking up undisciplined fouls, it allowed their downtown Brooklyn opponent to make it a game.

That’s when Kitchen took it upon himself to put the fire out, doing some damage at the free throw line by draining four to get the lead back up. He also drilled a pair of treys which allowed coach, fans and teammates to breath easier. However, it was far from a one-man effort with many Lions contributing in all facets, including some sound play from Robert Graham, Will Regan, Matteo Heilbrun and Mike Doczik. It all added up to the all important ‘W.’ Something Paller stressed to his team in letting them know that despite dropping their first three prior to Friday, he expected them to step up and string together back-to-back wins against Friends and Staten Island Academy later today. The playoffs are the goal and his team must continue to be on the upswing in the second half. Another challenge presents itself at Academy in Todt Hill with tip off at noon with the Varsity Boys on tap at 2.

In the second game between the Brooklyn rivals, Giovino’s Varsity prevailed 57-34, getting off to precisely the start they need to make a push for the league playoffs. Freshmen Ian Miller and Shane Pearley combined for 26 of the club’s 57 and junior Cole Kitchen snapped out of a shooting slump with 11 as the Lions rolled to a big victory.

Early on, it was Pearley who helped BC jump out to a 12-5 lead, forcing Friends to talk it over. They scored the first four of the second quarter, which was enough for Coach Giovino to use a timeout to settle down his club. Especially in what amounted to a must win. Subbing players in and out, he got good efforts from everyone, including Duncan Hardy who had a nice finish off a good set up. Starter Anthony Spina also was a factor converting lay-ins while crashing the glass. Kitchen sparked with his defense, picking up a couple of steals that included taking one to the house, invigorating the bench. It was the kind of play you’d expect from a three-year starter who’s run into some bad luck with injuries. Never one to complain despite reduced playing time due to not being 100 percent, Kitchen had his best game of the season, finally finding the range from outside which could bode well for the Lions moving forward.

Much like the JV, the Varsity looked to be cruising but Brooklyn Friends hung around, eventually cutting it to 37-26. However, a few misses at the line kept them from drawing any closer. Sophomore Dondre Benson had a pair of big buckets on his way to eight, including a tough floater. Miller, who nearly was the hero before Christmas Break- finally got it going in crunch time. The freshman shooting guard struggled the entire first half with his shot but when his team needed him most, he delivered a couple of daggers. The emerging Miller also had a beautiful scoop to the hoop which drew some oohs and ahhs. Forced to foul, Friends put starting guard Adam Kochman at the line. The second-year Varsity member didn’t disappoint, coolly sinking all four while also distributing the ball well. He hasn’t scored as much but with starter Joe Longo saddled with an ankle injury, Kochman has done a nice job filling in.

The Lions used aggressive defense to pull away. They also moved the ball well with one pass to Mike Andria for a deuce earning cheers. Jesse Chalfin also played under control, which had to please his coach. It ended a perfect day for the Lions that they hope to bring into Staten Island.

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Lady Lions rally falls short against Tigers

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PARK SLOPE, BK-There was no quit in Coach Morgan Sevigny’s Berkeley Carroll Girls Varsity hoops squad. Up against tough league rival Staten Island Academy, they fell at home 63-47 in The Slope yesterday.

Down a starter with junior forward Olivia Wilson idled with bronchitis, the Lady Lions felt the wrath of SIA’s center Mayana LeGrande. The senior was a giant on the court, hurting the smaller Brooklyn hosts inside all day. She and teammate Bethany Claps combined for 45 of the Tigers’ 63 points.

Despite LeGrande’s size advantage, the Lady Lions started alright in a seesaw first quarter that saw Staten Island Academy steer in front 16-10. Both LeGrande and Claps combined for a dozen, getting a majority in the paint. BC hung around early with senior forward Keyanka Bailey getting half her 11 in the first half. Keyed on by the SIA, she had a tough afternoon. Bailey also had to contend with LeGrande and Claps who when they weren’t finishing plays, were more than willing to share the ball to open teammates like Casey Bray , who netted eight of her 11 in the opening 16 minutes.

The Tigers opened the second quarter on a 10-0 run increasing to a 26-10 margin. Rather than use a timeout, Sevigny was content to let her players stick it out, including eighth grader Courtney Bowen, who in her second game struggled dealing with the much stronger LeGrande. The outside shooting of Sarah Paller (team high 13) and Mia Kellman (corner trey) allowed the Lady Lions to stay within range. Despite being outscored 22-12, they trailed by 16.

After scoring the first four out of the locker room extending to 42-22, it looked like Staten Island Academy would blow Berkeley Carroll out of their own gym. Instead, with LeGrande and Claps getting breathers, the pesky club continued to compete, making it a game in the final stanza. Guard Tess Salvatorewho struggled throughout, converted a couple of key hoops. The hot shooting of Paller (3 triples) along with an aggressive full court press suddenly had SIA reeling. When Salvatore made two of three at the line, it was down to 10 with still over five minutes left, bringing the crowd into it.

With Academy having all sorts of trouble getting into their sets, the Lady Lions hung tough, getting inspired play from Bowen who converted four lay-ups and also battled LeGrande for every board. But just when BC seemed on the verge of catching their tough Staten Island opponent, the Tigers used a timeout to help break the press and get a couple of timely buckets in transition from Claps and LeGrande.

They increased back to a 14-point lead, which finally put it away. But it still was a much more interesting afternoon for a coaching staff that included the team rewarding their assistant with a fancy Grateful Dead tie he sported, putting even official scorer Derek Felix in awe despite sporting a Jimi Hendrix tee shirt.

Staten Island Academy improved to 8-3 while Berkeley Carroll fell to 4-4.
In defeat, Salvatore chipped in with 12 giving the Lady Lions three players in double figures. Sophomore starterMorgo Miller didn’t score but had a couple of steals and a few rebounds.

Coach Sevigny’s team gets the next few days off before returning to action next Thursday in a big PSAA showdown with Martin Luther, who SIA hosts tomorrow in Todt Hill.

Boys JV and Varsity host Brooklyn Friends Friday: Following the Christmas Break, both the Berkeley Carroll Boys JV and Varsity return to the floor tomorrow for league action against rival Brooklyn Friends. The JV are looking to turn around an 0-3 start while the Varsity will try to put a tough loss behind them and get right back in the playoff race. Start times are 4 and 5:30 at the BC Athletic Center on President Street.

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