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New York’s CHSAA remain mum on penalties for Archbishop Stepinac boys basketball
TL;DR
The CHSAA has not commented on potential penalties for Archbishop Stepinac's boys basketball team after a violation was cited regarding their participation in the Chipotle Nationals tournament. The situation has gained national attention but remains unresolved.
Key points
- Archbishop Stepinac's boys basketball team cited for a violation
- Violation relates to participation in the Chipotle Nationals tournament
- Kevin J. Pigott is the president of the Boys’ CHSAA
- CHSAA has not commented further on the situation
- The issue has gained national attention
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Stepinac coach Pat Massaroni celebrates with his team after defeating Cardinal Hayes 72-59 in the CHSAA AA championship game at Fordham University in the Bronx March 8, 2026.
The New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) just a week ago sent a letter, signed by president of the Boys’ CHSAA Archdiocese of New York Kevin J. Pigott, to White Plains (NY) Archbishop Stepinac regarding the boys basketball team’s participation in the Chipotle Nationals tournament citing the school was violating an article of the league’s constitution.
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Since then, the topic has gone viral nationally but for the state association overseeing Archbishop Stepinac, the CHSAA has gone quiet and has no further comment, according to a report by Adam Zagoria on Tuesday.
Per the report, the CHSAA has declined further comment on the situation with Archbishop Stepinac’s boys basketball team as the school awaits what potential sanctions may come down to the Crusaders for their participation in the national tourney.
“As I have [been] counseled, I will have to turn down this opportunity to comment,” Pigott said in the report.
Pigott isn’t the only one that has decided to not comment on the current happenings with Stepinac as CHSAA basketball commissioner Paul Gilvary also added he had nothing to say at this time.
“I have no comment about Stepinac,” Gilvary said.
The penalties are stemming from the Chipotle Nationals not being deemed a sanctioned NFHS sporting event, with Archbishop Stepinac not being granted permission by the CHSAA. The aftermath of not receiving permission from the state to allow the Crusaders to play in the non-sanctioned could result in major sanctions towards the boys basketball program.
Q&A
What violation did Archbishop Stepinac's boys basketball team commit?
The team was cited for violating an article of the CHSAA's constitution related to their participation in the Chipotle Nationals tournament.
Who is Kevin J. Pigott in relation to the CHSAA?
Kevin J. Pigott is the president of the Boys’ CHSAA Archdiocese of New York who signed the letter addressing the violation.
Why has the CHSAA not commented on the situation with Archbishop Stepinac?
The CHSAA has chosen to remain silent and has not provided any further comments regarding the penalties or the situation.
What is the significance of the Chipotle Nationals tournament for high school teams?
The Chipotle Nationals tournament is a prestigious event for high school basketball teams, providing them with national exposure and competition.
