November 20, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Midland Park Rebecca Rabeiro gets full basketball scholarship Rebecca Rabeiro’s hard work and perseverance on the basketball court have paid off big time for the Midland Park High School senior. Last week the 17-year old signed on to play basketball for Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY, where she will get a four-year, all expenses paid scholarship from the Divi- sion II college. “I’m very excited and very grateful to be going for free. I’m looking forward to playing and doing great things for them,” Rabeiro said, adding that she has a good chance to start right away as a point guard. She is as yet undecided on her career goals, but said she is interested in business and administration, communication and broadcasting, and sports involvement, such as a trainer or sports inter- viewer. Rabeiro said she selected Dominican College because she loved the school and the team and also liked the fact it is close to home so her family can attend her games. Her mother, Linda, and sisters Stephanie, Allison and Kimberly are her greatest supporters. Though she is only 5 ft. 5 in. tall, Rabeiro has amassed an enviable record. She reached her 1,000 mark as a junior, and garnered 263 steals. “I’m proud of Rebecca, and I think Dominican is a good choice for her. She is the most talented basketball player from our school in a very long time,” commented head coach Sean O’Connor. “As a teammate you couldn’t ask more of her. She helps the younger players and does what she can to put her stamp on the program,” he added. Rabeiro has been playing basketball since she moved to Midland Park when she was in first grade, playing in the in-town and Nativity programs, and the traveling leagues. An all-around athlete, she also played soccer, did track and cross country and played softball in seventh and eighth grades. Seated: Sister Stephanie Cohen, mother Linda Rabeiro, Rebecca Rabeiro, sister Allison Cohen. Standing: Head Basketball Coach Sean O’Connor, Athletic Director Michael Gaccione and IYB trainer Ben Allen.