STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Susan Wagner senior center Casey McKinney is off to a sizzling start averaging more than 27 points per game. On Saturday, she added to that average by scoring 29 points, the last of which was her 1,000th career point, during a 71-13 PSAL 4A victory over Port Richmond at home.
In the process, she joined her brother Caden Williams on the Island’s 1,000-point scoring lists for boys and girls. Williams scored his 1,000th point last season, also for Susan Wagner.
“It feels surreal; a couple tears of joy came but this wouldn’t have been possible without my teammates, my coach, my mom, God and all of the people that supported me through this journey,” said McKinney. “And joining my brother as a 1,000-point scorer is also surreal. He is/was one of my biggest inspirations, so just following in his footsteps is something I always saw myself doing.”
Needing 29 points entering the game to reach the milestone, McKinney’s 1,000th point came at the free-throw line in the second quarter and she didn’t return after that. She added seven rebounds in the tilt.
Susan Wagner’s Casey McKinney lines up a free throw during a meeting between Wagner and New Dorp on Dec. 3, 2025.Michael O’Brien
“(She) has been a Godsend to our program,” said SW coach Tom Rizzo. “Casey, her mom, brothers and family are genuinely some of the greatest people you’ll ever meet in this lifetime.
“She’s a leader both on and off the court. She’s represented our program with the utmost pride, commitment, and dedication. She’s one of the best bigs I’ve ever had the pleasure of coaching. What a great accomplishment for a truly wonderful young lady whose best days are ahead of her. We are all truly proud of her.”
McKinney isn’t setting any special goals for the rest of the season; she simply wants to continue doing what she has all along — guiding the Falcons to their strong 3-0 start in league play.
“My goal for the rest of the season is to continue to play hard, be a strong leader on the team and help my teammates get better while also making myself better,” she said.
SIA 49, Thurgood Marshall 44
BRONX, N.Y. — The Tigers won in the Slinky High School Showcase Saturday at Truman High School as Rita Moschella, Alyssa Lopez and Hailey Parcell combined for 22 steals in a strong defensive effort.
Valentina Li finished with a team-high 11 rebounds.
Lopez led the way with 20 points and Moschella added 14.
The Tigers host Berkeley Carroll on Monday.
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New Dorp 34, Susan Wagner 32
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The visiting Centrals won their season opener last week, behind Emily Holzer’s 22 points, including four 3-pointers.
Leah Gunther scored eight points, while Sandra Gorbonos and Lola Quigley played tough defense. Sophia Snyder played very hard under the basket and crashed the boards.
New Dorp hosts Port Richmond on Thursday.