Area Residents Named Top Student-Athletes at The Harvey School

KATONAH, N.Y. - Junior Ryan Byrne of Katonah and sophomore Casey Kelly of South Salem have been selected as the top student-athletes of the spring term at The Harvey School. In making the announcement, Harvey’s Director of Athletics Ray Lacen said, “Ryan and Casey have performed admirably in both their academics and in their sports this spring and are well-deserving of the honor.”

Byrne, who has made the head’s list in his studies, had a breakout season in varsity lacrosse this spring. He scored 35 goals and collected 18 assists, finishing the season second on the team in goals and third in assists.

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“Ryan's hard work throughout the year helped lead his team to a consecutive undefeated HVAL regular season and another season of 12 wins,” said Harvey lacrosse head coach Mike Scarsella. Coach Scarsella said Byrne was supportive of his teammates and took on a leadership role within the offense. “He is a person of high character and sportsmanship,” said Coach Scarsella, adding, “I can't think of anyone more deserving of the scholar athlete award for the spring term.”

Casey Kelly, an honor roll student and a captain on the girls varsity rugby team, helped lead her teammates to a 9-4-1 record in 7s matches. Selected by her coaches as the team’s Most Valuable Player on offense, Kelly was second in tries scored and first in points made on conversion kicks. Girls rugby coach Maddy Visintainer called Kelly “an integral part of our team.”  Coach Visintainer said, “Casey is a committed and serious athlete, often taking it upon herself to do work outside of practices to improve.”

Mr. Lacen pointed out that both Byrne and Kelly played a sport in each of the school's three terms, which, he said, ‘demonstrates their strong commitment to academics and athletics.”

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