rare reminder Starting Five - Athletes of the Week

Anthony Jr. Napoletano - Newington High School (Soccer): Napoletano scored a goal and dished out an assist as the Nor’easters went on the road and defeated Wethersfield 2-0 in a driving rain on Oct. 20. Through the first 14 games, Napoletano leads Newington with 10 goals. The Nor’easters close the regular season tonight (Thursday, Oct. 26) at Hartford Public, starting at 3:45 p.m.    

Dylan Bathrick - Cromwell High School (Cross-Country): Bathrick placed sixth overall at the Shoreline Conference (SLC) championships, running a 16:22 at Hammonasset Park on Oct. 19. Bathrick, a junior, bested 62 other runners as the Panthers placed fifth overall as a team at the conference clash. Next up for Cromwell is the Class SS State Championship, slated for this Saturday (Oct. 28) at Wickham Park in Manchester, starting at 10:45 a.m. 

Max Hoon - Wethersfield High School (Golf): Hoon was a medalist, shooting a 38, as the Eagles took down Rocky Hill (162-177) on Oct. 17. Hoon and his teammates then had a top-ten showing at the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) championships with Tatum Skruk posting a team-best 80 at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain on Oct. 19.   

Katie Bohlke - Newington High School (Cross-Country): Bohlke finished as the runner-up at the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) Championships at Wickham Park in Manchester, crossing the finish line in 18:38, which bested 190 other competitors on Oct 17. Bohlke, a senior, will now race in the Class L State Championships, set to take placed on Saturday, Oct 28 at the same venue, starting at 2:05 p.m.

​Sabrina Schuster - Wethersfield High School (Swimming): Schuster won two individual events (500 freestyle / 100 backstroke) and teamed up with Milena Brodowicz, Sophia Klementon, and Jilian Pitchell to win the 200 medley relay as the Eagles defeated Windsor 87-70 on Oct. 17 to win the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) - North Championship for the 15th straight season. Schuster is also one of six seniors that were recognized prior to the team’s win over Suffield on Oct. 13.