The Starting Five: Local Athletes of the Week

Andriy Grynyk- Newington (Diving): Grynyk qualified for States during Newington’s swimming and diving win over East Catholic last Tuesday. The senior diver also finished first in a meet against Bristol on Friday.

Jonathan Nkonoki- Middletown (Basketball): Nkonoki scored a game-high 17 points to lead a balanced Blue Dragon’s lineup in a 66-36 win over Maloney last Tuesday. The senior guard has been instrumental in the team’s success this season, helping them win four of their first five games.

Nicole Gwynn- Wethersfield (Basketball): Gwynn scored 25 points as Wethersfield defeated Bloomfield (55-42) in a battle of powerhouses last Friday night. The star senior has picked up right where she left off a season ago, as the Eagles have seven wins in eight games, including six straight entering the week.

Andrew Fogarty- Newington Co-Op (Hockey): Fogarty registered his second shutout, stopping 14 shots in a 3-0 victory over Enfield/East Granby/Stafford last Wednesday, helping improve the Indians to 5-1. The senior goalie also blanked Milford earlier this season, saving 19 shots in that win.  

Khaya Skene- Cromwell (Basketball): Skene has been a rebounding machine for the Panthers, including grabbing 26 total rebounds (12 offensive) in wins over Portland and Morgan last week. The sophomore has seven straight games of double-digit rebounds for a Cromwell team that has won five of their last six games entering the week.