Molly Walsh – Dallas High School Basketball Standout
By: Marc Emile | Sportzwire | June 26, 2025 | Photo courtesy Carrie Miner Yaple @v1sion_media
Molly Walsh, a senior at Dallas High School, has made a name for herself as one of the area's top basketball talents. From the moment she stepped on the court as a freshman, Molly dominated the competition. In her first season she earned First Team All-Conference honors. She followed up with an exceptional sophomore year, capturing team MVP, a runner-up finish for the Ms. 570 Award, and another First Team All-Conference.
However, Molly’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. Heading into her junior year, she suffered a devastating torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus during AAU play. This life changing injury tested her physically and emotionally. But rather than letting the setback define her, Molly used it as fuel. The experience became a turning point, instilling in her an even stronger work ethic and a deeper love for the game.
She credits Matt Flanagan and Ian Stout for guiding her athletic recovery with unwavering dedication, and her best friend Izzy Evans for being her emotional rock through every step of the process. Molly draws daily inspiration from Flanagan’s positivity, work ethic, and selflessness, which she strives to mirror in her own life.
Now back and more determined than ever, Molly brings a “never give up” mentality to her final high school season. Her goals are clear: defeat rivals Hazleton and Crestwood, win districts and states, and join the 1,000-point club. After high school, Molly plans to continue her basketball career at the collegiate level while majoring in psychology, using her experiences to inspire and uplift others.
