PEABODY (Podcast) The Moynihan Lumber North Shore Student-Athlete award is a monthly achievement given to one male and one female for their excellence in the classroom and in athletic competition. January’s recipients are two basketball stars, Beverly’s Ryder Frost and Fenwick’s Cecilia Kay. They are both 1,000-point scorers, both fan-favorites, and, the scary part is – they’re both only juniors.
Cecilia Kay – Bishop Fenwick Girls Basketball with Bill Newell
To tell you everything you need to know about Kay, after a game this season in which she recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks, Fenwick head coach Adam DeBaggis said the numbers were below her season averages.
It’s true. This season for the 14-7 Crusaders, Kay has averaged 26 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. Like Frost, her 1,000-point achievement also came earlier this month.
Kay is taking three AP classes with her favorite being AP language.
“It’s definitely been harder, but I’ve enjoyed it more just because I enjoy being challenged and it makes the classes more interesting for me,” Kay said. “Academics have always been very important to me.”
Kay, who’s also interested in law, said she “definitely” wants to play basketball in college.
“I’ve been visiting a lot of colleges [and] talking to coaches,” Kay said.
But for now, she’s a Crusader. Kay says the sense of community at Fenwick is something special.
“I really enjoy all of my teachers there, and everyone is very helpful,” Kay said. “You see teachers in the hallway and they know who you are. They talk to you about your game which is really nice.”
She also thanked her parents, Halyna and Sean, for always making the time and helping her on her journey.
“The support has been overwhelming,” Kay said.
