Hudson Catholic High School was among five schools within the Archdiocese who helped raise $110,000 at The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children’s High School earlier this month.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“People really loved the games, and the money we raised means a lot of students will be able to receive the values-based education the Archdiocese’s Catholic schools provide,” SFIC’s Director of Special Events Daisy Espana said in a statement.
“I think Mr. Kunzman would be happy to see his creation is still making a difference for the next generation — his legacy lives on.”
Almost 600 spectators watched three competitive games: Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City, Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, and Roselle Catholic High School in Roselle.
Amidst the action, SFIC presented awards to student-athletes on each team with the highest GPAs.
Also during the event, SFIC board members honored SFIC cofounder Kenneth F. Kunzman, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 85.
A passionate basketball fan, Kunzman established the Hoopfest to showcase top student-athletes and recognize their academic achievements.
His wife, Anne, and son, Ken, accepted an award posthumously honoring Kunzman’s years of dedication to the organization. Ken later helped present academic achievement awards to students.
Those student athletes recognized for their GPAs are as follows:
Game 1 — Girls Teams
Roselle Catholic High School: Tori Archer
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child: Kiley Reape
Game 2 — Boys Teams
Hudson Catholic Regional High School: Alex Massung
Seton Hall Prep: Gino Romano
Game 3 — Boys Teams
Roselle Catholic High School: Dante Sangiuliano
Immaculate Conception High School: Myles Blackley
