The Starting Five: Local Athletes of the Week

Madison Massaro-Cook- Newington (Volleyball): Massaro-Cook had 10 kills and four aces in a three-set win over Rocky Hill last week. The senior was also instrumental in helping the Indians defeat Maloney, evening the team’s record at 2-2.

Charlie Hayes- Wethersfield (Soccer): Hayes scored three goals in the first half as the Eagles defeated Platt 6-1 last Tuesday. The senior is helping lead an offense that has scored 13 total goals through the first three games, all wins.

Ryan Michaud- Middletown (Baseball): Michaud committed to play baseball at Eastern Connecticut State University. The senior first baseman has been a big part of the Blue Dragons baseball program as well as a star of the Palmer Dogs, a local team in Middletown that is part of the Connecticut Elite Baseball Association.

Mark Rodriguez- Cromwell (Cross Country): Rodriguez has picked up where he left off in 2019, starring as the lead runner for the Panthers. Rodriguez is heading a talented team that is coming off a runner-up finish at the 2019 Class SS finals.  

Ryan Lombardo- Middletown (Soccer): Lombardo has been a consistent force for the Blue Dragons, scoring five goals and dishing out four assists over the first four games. The senior captain is leading a strong squad at Middletown that enters the week undefeated, outscoring opponents 18-0 through the first four games.