The Starting Five: Local Athletes of the Week

Harrison Ranger- Cromwell (Hockey): Ranger dished out three assists in Newington/Cromwell co-ops 4-2 win over Rocky Hill co-op. The sophomore forward now has four assists for an Indians team that is 3-0-1 entering the week.

Brian Puglielli- Wethersfield (Diving): Puglielli scored a career-best for a dual meet as Wethersfield swimming and diving celebrated Senior Night with a victory over Berlin last Wednesday. The senior has been one of the stat’s top divers the past three years, including a sixth place finish at the Class M finals as a sophomore.  

Sam Hedlund- Manchester (Hockey): Hedlund scored two goals and dished out two assists as the Newington co-op hockey team defeated E.O Smith last Saturday. The senior captain is part of a prolific front line for the team this season.

Josh Fontaine- Plainville (Hockey): Fountaine scored both goals, one in the first period and another in the second period, as the Rocky Hill co-op played Newington co-op tough last week. The game was tied heading into the third, before Newington scored a pair of goals to win in regulation. 

Colby Quinn- Wethersfield (Hockey): Quinn netted a hat trick in a comeback win (5-4) over Tri-Town last Monday and then scored and assisted in a 3-2 win over E.O. Smith last Wednesday. The junior forward is providing additional firepower for a team that is 3-0-1 entering the week.