March 28, 2024

Kylie D’Ambrosio Achieves Milestone of Becoming 1,000-point Scorer

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Kylie D’Ambrosio, a senior on the Dighton-Rehoboth High School Varsity Girls Basketball team, recently achieved what few other players have – she became a 1,000-point scorer.

She scored her 1,000th point in January in a game against Bourne High School. Her family, teammates, coach and school are all very proud of her.

“I couldn't be prouder of the milestone that Kylie reached on January 19, 2016 at Bourne High School in 49-52 loss. She became only the third girl to attain this impressive accomplishment in the school's history. She has proven over the past four years to be an outstanding player, teammate, and leader for this program,” said Head Coach Jon Pacheco.

On January 26, a ceremony was held honoring Kylie’s achievement before a game against Apponequet, which D-R won 49-34.

Kylie’s parents, Thomas and Kelly D’Ambrosio, her brother TJ, sister Emily, grandparents John and Madeline D’Ambrosio, grandmother Viviane Burke, and her Aunt and Uncle Tracy and Gary Santerre were all in attendance to support Kylie.

Coach Pacheco and Doug Kelley, Dean of Student Activities and Athletics, presented her with an award and everyone stood for photos.

“Scoring 1000 points was an amazing opportunity. My friends and family have been by my side through it all and I'm so thankful to have had their support throughout these four years,” Kylie said.

Basketball has been a big part of Kylie’s life since she was young. She’s been playing since she was in first grade. She played on the middle school team and for several AAU teams throughout middle school and high school.

“I’ve been playing basketball for as long as I can remember. My Dad loved basketball so he always coached me,” said Kylie, who plans to pursue a career in nursing after high school.

The SCC Champion is the 11th Falcon to join the elite list of 1,000-point scorers and only the third female athlete at D-R.

“She has helped to build a team over that past four years that was 1-19 at one point, into a team that is now just one win away from qualifying for the state tournament. I have the privilege of coaching all three 1,000 point scorers (Kelli Rupert, Class of 2001 - I was the assistant coach, and Mary Nwachukwu, Class of 2009 - I was the head coach) and Kylie's march to 1,000 has been the most impressive of the three. She is a great kid who really deserved this accomplishment,” said Pacheco.

The girls’ basketball team has also achieved success this year. They recently qualified for the MIAA Tournament. It’s been five seasons since they made it to the playoffs, so this season will be a memorable one for the whole team.

“The playoffs will be an experience that no one on the team has been introduced to yet. It's really exciting to think about finally making it as a senior,” said Kylie.

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