NORTH SHORE – For their prowess both in the classroom and on their respective athletic teams, St. Joh’s Prep hockey standout Jack Gilligan and Salem Academy basketball star Lindsey Russell have been honored as the Moynihan Lumber Student Athletes of the Month for March. For Russell podcast Click Here
Jack Gilligan – St. John’s Prep – Moynihan Student Athlete of the Month with Bill Newell
Gilligan was one of the Eagles’ top defensemen on a team that was one win away from the Super 8 Final, and ultimately a co-state title.
He’s a physical presence on the ice and led all Prep defensemen with five goals and was tied for the lead with 13 points on the season while logging big minutes on the blue line.
In addition, the senior and Catholic Conference All-Star is a two-year captain that provided standout leadership on one of the state’s best teams.
“My role was to lead the younger guys and bring everybody together under one goal,” Gilligan said. “We ended up having a run deep into the Super 8 and I’m proud of what we accomplished.”
Gilligan is also a star in the classroom as he sports a 4.10 grade point average while taking course load filled with honors courses. He is playing junior hockey next year and plans on playing college hockey in the future.
According to the defenseman, his work ethic on the ice carries over into the classroom.
“I think that hard work is the only way to balance both school and academics,” he said. “Taking advantage of free time and getting everything done that you need to is important.”
