The Starting Five- Local Athletes of the Week

Newington siblings Mike and Katie Bohlke are breaking records on the cross country trails this fall

Mike and Katie Bohlke- Newington (Cross Country): The name Bohlke has become synonomous with Newington running. The brother-sister combo of Mike (junior) and Katie (freshman) Bohlke have already broken the home course record this season, each running a course-best in a meet verse Wethersfield. The previous boy’s record was held by older brother, Joe Bohlke.

Bella Santos- Rocky Hill (Volleyball): Santos had a monster match last Thursday, serving up 12 aces, 8 digs, and a pair of kills in a four set win over Bulkeley. The senior is leading the team in aces and is tied for a team-high in digs.

Meghan Gregorski- Wethersfield (Cross Country): Gregorski has been a consistent first or second place finisher in every meet this season. The senior captain placed first during an away meet against Berlin on Oct 21, running a 21:23 5K, and then ran a season-best (18:26) 2.8-mile in a win against Middletown last Wedneday.

Christian Amaral- Newington (Soccer): Amaral has been an offensive force through the first nine games, scoring 7 goals and dishing out 10 assists. The junior has been a major reason why Newington is avergaing 4+ per game during a 6-1-2 start to the season.

Zack Randazzo- Cromwell (Soccer): Randazzo scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Valley Regional last Tuesday, improving the Panthers to 5-0-2. The senior has been the engine behind the Panthers offensive this fall.  

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