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.
Rawson Iwanicki – St. John’s Prep State Champion Wrestler with Bill Newell
Iwanicki, a senior, polished off a highly decorated wrestling career for St. John’s Prep in March with the Division 1 State, All-State and New England championship at 160 pounds for the third straight season. The senior finished up the season with a record of 61-0 and 48 wins via pin. In his career, Iwanicki put together a record of 191-5, 136-0 over his last three seasons.In the classroom Iwanicki is also a standout, sporting a 4.17 grade point average with a difficult course load chalk full of AP courses. He will be attending Columbia University in the fall where he will be competing for the wrestling team.
