rare reminder Starting Five: Athletes of the Week

Michelle Novikova: Newington (Tennis): Novikova has been unstoppable through her first 14 matches this season, winning all 14 and not dropping a set in any of her matches. The senior co-captain, who is the Nor’easters No. 2 singles player, defeated Windsor’s Najia Elarabi (6-1, 6-0) on May 11 at the Nor’easters swept all seven matches against the Warriors and improved to 13-2 overall this spring. 
           
Lily Kenney: Cromwell (Softball): Kenney pitched a perfect game, retiring 21 consecutive batters as the Panthers blanked Haddam-Killingworth 7-0 on May 13. Along with fanning a dozen batters and not allowing anyone on base, the junior also drove in three runs as Cromwell earned an important conference victory and improved to 15-2 overall.  
           
Sophia Nower: Wethersfield (Golf): Nower was the medalist, shooting a 40, as the Eagles defeated Newington 169-195 at Goodwin Golf Course on May 12. Liv Hammer (42), Sarah Morrissey (43), and Cora Tinker (44) also shot well in the win over the Nor’easters, which improved Wethersfield to 9-2 overall. 
           
Emma O’Connell: Rocky Hill (Lacrosse): O’Connell scored her 100th career goal as the Terriers outraced Griswold 20-13 to win on the team’s Senior Night on May 13. O’Connell, who is of six Rocky Hill seniors, was recognized prior to the game with Julianna Violette, Katie Whelan, Elena McKinney, Rosie Blair, and Emily White.
           
Carly and Lenna Reilly: Cromwell (Lacrosse): The Reilly sisters combined for 10 goals (5 each) as the Panthers defeated Haddam-Killingworth 12-11 in a barnburner on May 12 at CHS. The sister provided the bulk of the offensive fireworks but it was junior Bridget Russ who scored the decisive goal to put the Cromwell up for good, earning the team their second victory this spring. 
               
To nominate someone as an Athlete of the Week or with questions/comments on sports related topic, email Josh Howard at joshhowardsports@gmail.com