Irvington Coach Maher Makes History With 700th Career Win

IRVINGTON, NY — Bulldogs’ girls basketball coach Gina Maher has reached a major milestone in her career: 700 wins. She also made history, becoming the first girls basketball coach in New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s history to reach that milestone.

Maher, who has been coaching the Bulldogs for 43 years at Irvington High School, reached the milestone when her team defeated White Plains High School, 65-50, in the championship game of the William Warnock Tournament Dec. 1. She credited her achievement to the strong women she has coached over the years, as well as the support of the district, community and her family.

“I have been fortunate to have coached amazing student-athletes who are all an integral part of our basketball family,” Maher said. “It is their achievement because without each of them there is no milestone.”

Maher also boasts 22 league championships, 18 sectional championships, five state titles and four federation championships.

“This is truly an amazing feat by an even more amazing person,” Athletic Director Artie McCormack said about Maher’s 700th career victory. “Congratulations to the team and to Gina. Simply, the best.”

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Photo caption: Irvington High School girls basketball coach Gina Maher celebrates her 700th career win after her team defeated White Plains High School Dec. 1. Photo credit: Irvington Union Free School District.