NORTH SHORE (Podcast) For their exploits in both the classroom and in their respective athletic endeavors, four local athletes have been named the Moynihan Lumber Student Athletes of the Month for March and April.Lynn Classical basketball standout Ava Thurman and St. John’s Prep wrestling champion Rawson Iwanicki were the March recipients. Gloucester lacrosse standout Ella Costa and Lynnfield baseball star Alex Gentile were honored in the month of April. In the podcast, Thurman shares her thoughts on her athletics and academics at Classical as well as her college plans for the fall.
Ava Thurman – Lynn Classical Basketball with Bill Newell
Thurman, a senior, led the Lynn Classical basketball team to an undefeated, 20-0 regular season while winning the Greater Boston League and earning league Player of the Year honors. She averaged over 10 points per game and is also a strong facilitator and ball handler with a knack for making clutch shots late in games. She is also a standout for the soccer team in the fall where she was an All League selection for the Rams.Now a two-time Moynihan Lumber Student Athlete of the Month, winning the award in March of 2022 and 2023, Thurman takes multiple AP courses and holds a grade point average of over 4.0. She will be attending Suffolk University in the fall where she will play basketball and look to pursue a Sports Management degree.
