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Irvington's Martins Named Finalist for Miss NY Basketball 2013

Irvington Senior Lexi Martins was announced Thursday as one of five finalists for Miss New York Basketball 2013.

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The Basketball Coaches Association of New York announced Thursday that Irvington senior Lexi Martins is one of five finalists for Miss New York Basketball 2013. 

According to BCANY, the 6-foot-2 forward is averaing 23.3 points, 13.7 rebounds, 3.2 blocks, two assist and 1.4 steals per game for Irvington (19-2), which will play Blind Brook (18-3) for the Section 1 Class B girls basketball championship 7 p.m. Saturday at the Westchester County Center.

Irvington is seeking its fourth consecutive section and state championships and a third Federation title during Martins career. The Division I Lehigh University recruit is a two-time Class B state player of the year. She was fifth-team all-state as a freshman.

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The other finalists for Miss New York Basketball are Saniya Chong of Ossining, Alexandrea Flint of Keshequa, Ernia Willingham-Hurst of Albany and Cassidy Chapko of Hoosic Valley.

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