Metropolis of Boston Youth Basketball League

03/18/2025

Metropolis Youth Basketball League Concludes Another Successful Season

The Metropolis Youth Basketball League has wrapped up another exciting and successful season, bringing together youth from across the region to engage in spirited competition, fellowship, and sportsmanship. This year’s league was marked by strong bonds formed between players, coaches, and families, as well as the friendly rivalries that make this event so special each season.

The GOYA Boys, GOYA Girls, and JOY youth groups all showcased their dedication and teamwork throughout the season. Young athletes from various parishes came together not just to compete, but to build lasting friendships and strengthen the community spirit.

A special highlight of the season was the visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, who attended the games over the weekend, cheering on the teams and watching some of the playoff and championship matchups. His presence and encouragement were greatly appreciated by all players and supporters.

The basketball league, operating under the blessing of Metropolitan Methodios, is managed by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, led by Panos Coufos and League Manager Alexandra Baltas. Their leadership and dedication, along with the efforts of all staff members, have been instrumental in making this season a success. The league extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed their time and effort.

Congratulations are in order for this year’s champions:
JOY Division: Watertown Team
GOYA Girls Division: Peabody Team
GOYA Boys Division: Worcester Church

These teams displayed exceptional teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the season, earning their well-deserved victories.

To celebrate the conclusion of another wonderful season, the Annual End-of-Season Basketball Banquet will be held on Sunday, March 30th at St. George Parish in Lynn. All players and their parents are invited to attend this special gathering, where achievements will be recognized, and the community will come together to reflect on the season’s memorable moments.

A sincere thank you goes out to all the youth who participated, representing their parishes with dedication and pride. Their commitment to the game and to each other continues to make the Metropolis Youth Basketball League a meaningful and cherished tradition. We look forward to another exciting season next year!

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10/21/2024

10/21/2024

🎉✨ As the largest Fall Camp in MBC history wrapped up last week, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who made our 2024 camp programs a success! With 946 youth registrations across Winter, Summer, and Fall Camp—plus over 100 incredible young adult volunteers—we couldn’t have done it without our amazing staff, clergy, medical staff, volunteers, families, alumni, and generous donors. Here’s to surpassing 1,000 in 2025!

04/24/2024

View photos from our 2023-2024 MYBL banquet at the link below!

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03/21/2024

Metropolis Youth Basketball League 2023-2024 Awards Banquet

The Metropolis Youth Basketball League Awards banquet for the 2023-2024 season was a vibrant celebration of talent and community engagement. Gathered at the Annunciation Church in Brockton on March 17th, nearly 300 attendees from 16 teams representing Metropolis parishes came together to commemorate the achievements of the season. Metropolitan Methodios congratulated the teams and stressed the importance of involvement within the represented parishes as he offered Lenten encouragement.

To begin the program, John Condakes, a high school senior from the St. Nectarios Parish of Roslindale, shared about the special place the league holds in his heart after close to a decade of participation. Following this heartfelt testimony, Alexandra Baltas, the league’s first woman commissioner, began the awards presentation honoring individual players and teams for their hard work. The event consisted of recognition of outstanding performances, with Taxiarchae of Watertown claiming first place in the JOY league’s championship, while St. Vasilios of Peabody and St. Spyridon of Worcester secured first place in the GOYA Girls and GOYA Boys divisions, respectively.

Amidst the awards and accolades, the true essence of the evening shone through in the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie displayed by players and teams alike. As many individual players were honored for their skills and achievements, the event served as a testament to the community fostered within the Metropolis community through the shared love of basketball and commitment to excellence.

The success of the banquet was made possible by the collaborative efforts of the Annunciation parish of Brockton, Fr. Romanos Karanos, the Ladies’ Philoptochos, and Nicole Passias, who led the charge in organizing the event.

As the curtains closed on another memorable season, the Metropolis Youth Basketball League awards banquet concluded with hopes for continued growth and success in the seasons to come.

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03/11/2024

🏀 Metropolis Youth Basketball League Wraps Up Exciting Season! 🏆

The Metropolis Youth Basketball League concluded its action-packed season on Sunday, March 10th, with exhilarating final showdowns at Hellenic College Holy Cross. Over 100 enthusiastic young athletes showcased their skills across three vibrant leagues: JOY, GOYA Girls, and GOYA Boys.

Since November, the courts of Hellenic College Holy Cross reverberated with the competitive spirit of GOYA games, while JOY matches found their home at St. Demetrios in Weston. In the JOY finals, Watertown and Weston faced off, with Watertown emerging victorious in a thrilling match.

The GOYA Girls finals saw Arlington and Peabody battling it out for the title, with Peabody seizing the glory in an electrifying contest.

In a dramatic turn of events during the GOYA Boys finals, Worcester and Roslindale engaged in an intense battle that went down to the wire. With the game tied, Worcester delivered a jaw-dropping 3-pointer to tie up the game, igniting the crowd and extending the match up to overtime. Ultimately, Worcester sealed an unforgettable victory.

The event was attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, who honored the winning teams and showed unwavering support for all the dedicated players who poured their hearts into the games this season. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the referees, staff, coaches, players, and parents whose collective efforts made this season a resounding success!

Teams that participated in our JOY League included Cambridge, Roslindale, Weston, and Watertown. Teams that participated in our GOYA Girls league included Arlington, Peabody, Roslindale, and Weston. The GOYA Boys League consisted of Arlington, Braintree/Brockton, Lynn, Peabody, Roslindale, Watertown, Weston, and Worcester.

Cheers to a thrilling season of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories on the court! 🎉🏀

01/02/2024

Mens league starts soon at Hellenic College Holy Cross! Reach out via email for more info!

01/02/2024

We are looking for some more staff to join our team! Love basketball and youth sports? MYBL might just be the right fit for you!

08/30/2023

MYBL IS BACK FOR THE 23-24 SEASON! Register on September 1st!
boston.goarch.org/myblregister

08/30/2023

REGISTER ON SEPTEMBER 1ST!

boston.goarch.off/myblregister

See you there!!

04/04/2023

View more photos from the MYBL 2022-2023 Banquet!

Explore this photo album by Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston on Flickr!