Irvington HS Basketball Star Named Scholar Athlete Of The Week

IRVINGTON, NY — Irvington High School senior Lindsay Halpin, a basketball player and team captain, has been named Con Edison’s Westchester Scholar Athlete of the Week.

She was recognized for her athletic and academic achievements by a panel of athletic directors and coaches, according to a district spokesman.

Halpin, a point guard for the Bulldogs, is a three-year All-Section and League MVP, as well as an All-State first team for two years and MVP of the Sectional Final for the last two years. She is a member of the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hudson Valley Girls championship team and earned All-Section honors as a member of the girls soccer team in the fall.

“She has incredible dedication,” basketball coach Gina Maher said. “Whether at practice or a game, she gives total effort and has skills that make her invaluable to our team. As a point guard and team captain, she is the coach on the floor. Lindsay takes this role seriously and her presence on the floor makes her teammates better. She is the player who makes the team run in a cohesive and disciplined manner.”

Halpin has led her team to a 19-1 record, averaging 15 points, 4.8 assists, 3.2 steals and 5 rebounds per game. In addition to her dedication on the court, she is taking a demanding course load consisting of Regents and honors levels classes. After school, she’s a peer leader, assistant Catholic Youth Organization coach and a member of the Free the Children Club and Rally Girls.

Principal David Cohen said he was impressed by Halpin's easygoing nature on and off the court.

“I have never seen this young woman stressed or without a smile on her face. She certainly is someone who takes everything in stride as she has met and excelled in every academic and athletic challenge that has come her way,” he said.

Halpin will attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall, where she has committed to play basketball for the Knights.

Photo caption: Irvington High School senior Lindsay Halpin. Photo credit: Irvington Union Free School District.