The Starting Five: Local Athletes of the Week

Sabrina Soler- Newington (Basketball): Soler earned Player of the Game honors in Newington’s 50-39 win over Cromwell last Saturday. The senior scored 10 points, grab 7 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots as the Indians improved to 15-2 this season.

Harrison Ranger- Cromwell (Hockey): Ranger scored a pair of goals in Newington Co-op’s 3-2 overtime victory over WMRP. The freshman tallied his first multi-goal game of the season, helping the Indians rally from two goals down to defeat the rival Eagles and improve to 12-2 this season.

Trevor Piecewicz- Wethersfield (Hockey): Piecewicz scored his 100th career point in the Eagles 8-4 victory over Hall-Southington last Wednesday night. The senior defenseman is captaining a team that enters the week with a record of 12-2.

Donte Pope- Middletown (Basketball): Pope scored his 1000th career point in a loss to New Britain last Monday. The senor surpassed the milestone on a layup in the third quarter and is the leading scorer for the 11-4 Blue Dragons.

Jordan Glover- Rocky Hill (Wrestling): Glover earned a heartwarming win on Senior Night last Wednesday. The senior, who has Down syndrome, pinned Enfield’s Noah Bonini in what was both a unique act of sportsmanship from Bonini and an unforgettable final home match for Glover.