Starting Five: rare reminder Athletes of the Week

Tyreice Dominique- Rocky Hill (Football): Dominique was dynamic in his debut as the starting quarterback at Rocky Hill, amassing over 200 total yards and scoring twice on the ground as the Terriers defeated East Catholic 20-7. The senior signal caller and his team will take on Avon in their home opener this Friday (9/17) at McVicar Field at Rocky Hill High School.  

Christian Amaral- Newington (Soccer): Amaral contributed to three goals (scoring one and assisting on two others) as Newington defeated New Britain 5-0 to open the season last Thursday. The senior is coming off an All-State selection as a junior last fall.  

Charlie Martindale- Wethersfield (Golf): Martindale was the medalist, shooting a 39 as the Eagles defeated Bloomfield/MLC last Thursday. Martindale is one of three seniors on the Eagles squad that has started the season 2-1, including a tight win over Newington in the season opener, in which junior Christian Bonvisuto was the medalist.

Olivia Lusitani- Cromwell (Soccer): Lusitani scored both goals as Cromwell won their home opener, 2-0, over Sheehan last Saturday. The junior is one of the main scoring threats for a Panthers team that has won their first two games of the season, opening with a 10-1 win at North Branford.

Austyn Howe- Newington (Football): Howe returned a kickoff 81 yards for a score, caught a touchdown, converted three 2-point conversions, and intercepted a pass as Newington defeated Enfield 32-24 to open the season with a win. The senior is the do-it-all Swiss army knife for Nor’easters, who will take on Manchester on the road this Friday.