Men's Varsity
2012 All City Starting 11 - Calogero Curcuru
12/10/12 - 09:10 AM
CALOGERO CURCURU
Christ the King, Sr. Midfielder
The senior midfielder scored the lone goal in a season-opening win over St. Francis Prep, the Royals first-ever win against their Queens rivals. He finished as Christ the King’s leading scorer, a huge part of the program’s renaissance
Quarters will take place this Tuesday
11/2/12 - 08:32 AM
Hi,
The quarter final game will be played this Tuesday (11/6/12) at Aviator Sports Complex, field #2.
The game against Regis will start 3:00pm.
CTK vs Molloy (Full Game)
10/25/12 - 09:13 PM
To watch the full varsity soccer game CTK vs Molloy click below:
Second Half revival leads Molloy over CK
10/19/12 - 09:37 AM
The path was clearly laid out for Molloy going into Thursday's contest against Christ the King. If the Stanners win their final two regular season games, the CHSAA Class AA Brooklyn Queens division crown would be again theirs. Molloy looked a bit slow in the first half and were outplayed by Christ the King, which created better scoring opportunities.
For story and photos click below:
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/second-half-revival-leads-molloy-over-ck-1.1212884#
Queens High Schools Dominant in Soccer for Boys
10/12/12 - 11:02 AM
The top boys’ soccer teams from Queens have proven to be kings of the CHSAA so far.
Defending city champion St. Francis Prep, perennial power Archbishop Molloy and a budding Christ the King program are the only Class AA teams with 10 wins or more coming into this week. Just three points separated the clubs in the Brooklyn/Queens division. Molloy, which ended St. Francis Prep’s 10-game winning streak last week, sits alone in first place.
http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2012/42/qsoccerdominance_all_2012_10_18_q.html
St. Francis Prep avanges early-season loss to Christ the King
10/5/12 - 12:15 PM
The St. Francis Prep boys soccer team was waiting to get back on the field with Christ the King. The Royals handed the defending CHSAA Class AA city champs a surprising loss in the season opener that served as a wake up call for the Terriers.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/prep-royal-revenge-article-1.1175389?print
Christ the King HS beats Regis HS, 1-0
10/3/12 - 09:18 AM
Christ the King HS beats Regis HS, 1-0, in CHSAA soccer match as Sebastian Morales scores a late game-winner.
A wet grass pitch doesn't play to the Christ the King boys soccer team's strenghts.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/royals-slip-regis-article-1.1173199?print
CTK vs Xavier 5-1 (Highlights)
9/28/12 - 06:17 PM
To see the goals click here:
Going the distance: CK routs Xavier
9/28/12 - 09:20 AM
By Elio Velez - MSG Varsity
In the most complete performance of the year, Royals defeat Knight, 5-1 on goals by Cesar Oviedo (2), Calogero Curcuru, JC Obregon and Chris Cabrera.
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/going-the-distance-ck-routs-xavier-1.1168558
Archbishop Molloy boys soccer team beats Christ the King, 1 - 0, in CHSAA soccer match
9/12/12 - 07:37 AM
Brian Fernandez
Captain Nick Matusewicz scores game-winner with four minutes left to the regular time.
BY Justin Tasch/New York Daily News
Dylan Butler; MSG Varsity is previewing the 2012 Boys Soccer Season
9/12/12 - 07:37 AM
To see and hear what Dylan has to say on MSG Varsity live click below:
CTK upsets ST. Francis 1 - 0
9/6/12 - 07:37 AM
No. 7 Christ the King 1, No. 2 St. Francis Prep 0: Despite losing key players to graduation and Academy soccer, Christ the King players and coaches boasted in the preseason that the Royals were ready to take the next step after losing in the CHSAA Class AA intersectional semifinals a year ago.
On Wednesday, Christ the King opened the season by making a major statement, beating St. Francis Prep, 1-0, at Brennan Field in both teams league opener. It was the Royals first-ever win over the Terriers in a rematch of last year’s semifinal defeat.
Calogero Curcuru scored the game’s lone goal in the 12th minute on an assist from JC Obregon and goalkeeper Joey Porretto made 10 saves to earn the shutout, including stopping St. Francis Prep’s Kenny Redzematovic in the 39th minute.
“It was a great win, probably the biggest since I’ve coached at Christ the King,” Christ the King coach Ovid Cusu said. “I’d like to dedicate this win to [CK prinicipal] Mr. Mannarino who truly started the soccer renaissance at King.”
MSG Varsity Boys #7 Christ the King
8/31/12 - 07:38 AM
Christ the King has made major strides in its first two years in the CHSAA Class AA, reaching the quarterfinals in its first season and the semifinals a year ago, losing to the eventual champion both times.
After getting to Belson Stadium, the CHSAA’s championship venue, the Royals are well aware of what the next step would be and expect nothing less than a championship this fall.
“Just being there and experiencing the field, the CHSAA semifinals…they really want to get to the final and they want to win the championship,” Christ the King coach Ovid Cusu said. “We’re a year older.”
Seven starters are back, but the Royals will sorely miss Peyton Atteloney, who is now playing college soccer at Howard, as well as Federico Curbelo and Chris Nolasco, one of the top goalkeepers in the city. Both opted to play Academy soccer instead.
Calogero Curcuru could have done the same, but the skilled senior midfielder has unfinished business at Christ the King.
“It’s my senior year, I owe it to Ovid and I just want to win it,” said Curcuru, who has received interest from Adelphi, Seton Hall and Albany. “I can’t leave Christ the King without a championship.”
Curcuru was once part of a fearsome attacking group with Atteloney and Curbelo, players who helped put Christ the King on the map. Now he’s the last of the Mohicans.
“He’s a team player and he’s a believer,” Cusu said. “Making this choice is big for the program and it’s big for myself. It shows he believes we can achieve something.”
Curcuru is part of a formidable midfield with returners Michael Ortiz, JC Obregon, John Nunez and Sebastian Morales.
“The skill in the midfield is just outstanding,” Cusu said.
While there isn’t much depth among the forwards, Cesar Oviedo is back.
“We’ll set up a formation that works for us,” Cusu said. “Look, Spain plays without a forward so we can do it.”
The defense features veterans Chris Morales, Brian Fernandez and Nick Lahkin, while Marko Urosevic moves up from JV to attempt to fill the massive void left by Nolasco.
“This group is still strong, still can do it,” Curcuru said. “We believe in each other.”
Cusu said the team also finally believes they can hold their own against perennial Brooklyn/Queens powerhouses St. Francis Prep and Archbishop Molloy. That wasn’t the case in previous seasons.
“Before they just didn’t believe we can beat Prep and Molloy, but now I think they’re convinced,” he said. “I also believe as coach we have the strength to beat Molloy and Prep.”
Cusu’s team might have been the favorite had Curbelo and Nolasco elected to stay with Christ the King. But their absence, albeit sizable, doesn’t temper expectations.
“In a perfect world, we would possibly have the top players in the CHSAA, but that’s not the case,” Cusu said. “We still have enough. I strongly believe we can win the championship.”
