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Westbrook Sports Person Of The Week

Person of the Week • Published Jul 23, 2024 10 am

Trasacco Brings Vast Experience as New Morgan-Westbrook-Old Saybrook Football Coach

Often in sports, change can be scary. When a team faces a situation with a fresh face taking over at the helm, an adjustment period is inevitable. The Morgan/Old Saybrook...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 04, 2024 11 am

Bache Leading Westbrook Girls’ Tennis as Captain and Top Singles Player

Megan Bache has been drawn to the sport of tennis for as long as she can remember having athletics in her life. It’s a sport that takes an elite level of focus and concen...
Person of the Week • Published May 21, 2024 11 am

Koplas the King of the Court as Shoreline’s No. 1 Tennis Player for Westbrook

Elliot Koplas entered his freshman year at Westbrook High School having never played a competitive tennis match. Four short years later, he will enter the Shoreline Confe...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 23, 2024 11 am

Silva Serving It Up as Doubles Champ and Three-Sport Athlete for Westbrook

Giovanna Silva has always had a knack for athletics. Over the years of partaking in a variety of different circuits, she has grown into a well-rounded athlete that has ut...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 30, 2024 12 am

Pires Made Her Mark as Three-Sport Captain for Westbrook

There are certain people in life who are meant to lead, no matter what situation you put them in. That exact sentiment applies to Leticia Pires, who has made her mark as ...
Person of the Week • Published Dec 19, 2023 10 am

Nye Made his Mark as Conference Player of the Year for MSW Football

Growing up, Morgan Huskies senior wide receiver/running back Jack Nye loved the game of football. In fact, the sport runs in the Nye family, as his brother Jason, is curr...
Person of the Week • Published Dec 13, 2023 03 pm

Karasay Giving His All to the Soccer Field as Player and Coach

When you think of local legends, you think of Tom Karasay. Within the town of Westbrook and the surrounding community, the Guilford resident is known as a man who has giv...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 05, 2023 02 pm

Valentin Put Heart into Horseshoes as Youngest Player for Deep River

This summer across the shoreline within the Deep River Horseshoe League, one of the biggest stories of the campaign was the rapid and meteoric rise and emergence of a you...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 30, 2023 09 am

Palumbo Plays Through Injury as Top Doubles Player for Westbrook Girls’ Tennis

Olivia Palumbo picked up a tennis racquet for the first time as a freshman in high school during her first practice with the Westbrook girls’ tennis team and hasn’t looke...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 20, 2023 08 am

Beeman Retires After 39 Strong Years of Coaching

As a coach, painting a legacy takes time and experience. Being around a sport you love to mentor others and help them grow their game often makes for success. All of this...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 13, 2023 12 pm

Leandri Shines as All-Conference Freshman for Westbrook Baseball

Sometimes natural talent is prevalent, whether that be in a sport or other activity. The Westbrook baseball team, despite having a tough spring in which they finished the...
Person of the Week • Published May 30, 2023 12 pm

Brajczewski a Passionate Member as Westbrook Athletic Boosters President

When Westbrook athletics is in need, the Boosters are there. Westbrook Athletic Boosters President Ken Brajczewski says it is an honor and privilege to provide both the h...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 25, 2023 08 am

Engels a Quiet But Strong Leader for Westbrook Boys’ Basketball

Point guards are quite literally the playmakers on a basketball court. They run the offense, find open teammates and execute smooth plays. Ryan Engels embraced this role ...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 11, 2023 07 am

Koplas Showed Growth On the Court with Westbrook Boys’ Basketball

Being a multi-sport athlete can pose challenges in itself, especially when it comes to balance, motivation and overall skill. Elliot Koplas excelled in all three of those...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 28, 2023 11 am

Montero Spread School Spirit as Knights’ Basketball Mascot

A mascot is meant to bring good luck or to symbolize a particular group or organization. Having a mascot can often be helpful for a sports team to get the crowd to show t...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 28, 2023 08 am

Ford a Dedicated Student and Athlete for Southington-Coginchaug-Westbrook Boys’ Ice Hockey

Having to balance academics with playing sports is no easy feat. For Jack Ford, he makes the most of his time on the hockey rink while also excelling in the classroom, so...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 10, 2023 08 am

Naccarato a Dedicated and Silent Leader for Westbrook

Being a three-sport athlete in high school can be a challenge and also hard to balance. For senior Vin Naccarato, it has been a seamless task, as he has been a major asse...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 18, 2023 08 am

Jones Thriving on the Basketball Court Despite Big Learning Curve

On Dec. 1, the Westbrook boys’ basketball team started their season, with their first game taking place on Jan. 15 against Coginchaug. The final score of the game was 74-...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 06, 2023 04 pm

Naccarato Proves a Leader On and Off the Court For Westbrook

The Westbrook Knights boys’ basketball team started their season of regular competition on Dec. 15 against the Coginchaug Regional Blue Devils. The final score of the gam...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 14, 2022 01 pm

Novillo Brings Her Best Effort on Defense

Every student-athlete needs to prove themselves in order to earn a spot in the varsity lineup. It’s no given. Westbrook sophomore Eimy Novillo, a member of the Westbrook-...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 31, 2022 11 am

Toohey Loves Throwing Horseshoes with His Son

It’s a rare opportunity to get a chance to play a sport with your son. Westbrook resident Keith Toohey has had that opportunity while competing alongside his son Kris in...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 22, 2022 11 am

Freund Steps Up on the Singles Court

Jonah Freund proved a huge asset to the Westbrook boys’ tennis team with his ability to shift around the lineup. Whether competing in singles or doubles, Jonah thrived at...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 13, 2022 12 am

Heinke Provides Power for Rams’ Prolific Offense

The Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse squad featured many seniors who performed well in team’s biggest moments throughout the 2022 season. One of those seniors was Chelsea Hei...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 06, 2022 12 am

Pierson Soars to New Heights with the Knights

Jumping into a new sport has become a norm for high school athletes, but to do it at the level of someone like Westbrook’s Halley Pierson is truly impressive. After playi...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 29, 2022 12 am

Wakelee Stood Tall as Old Saybrook’s Goalie

There is a lot of pressure on a goalkeeper to make crucial saves for their team in the sport of lacrosse. Sam Wakelee was constantly facing that pressure as the starting ...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 22, 2022 12 am

Ciarcia Makes Crucial Contributions as a Junior

The challenge of playing in high-pressure matches can either give you nerves or provide you with the type of motivation that you’ve never experienced before. As a member ...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 15, 2022 12 am

Lane’s Sophomore Performance Helps Old Saybrook Make History

Connor Lane’s goal is to be a well-rounded student-athlete while competing for the Old Saybrook baseball team. A sophomore, Connor took on a key role for the Rams in thei...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 08, 2022 12 am

Edwards Loves Suiting Up for the Huskies

It takes a lot of courage for an athlete to persevere through a difficult season. However, that challenge was certainly worth it for Kacey Edwards as she battled through ...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 01, 2022 12 am

Stopkoski Leads the Huskies as a Keeper

Taking on the role of a goaltender in lacrosse is never an easy feat, especially with the thought of a ball being flung at your body multiple times during a game running ...
Person of the Week • Published May 25, 2022 12 am

Butler’s a King of the Hill for Old Saybrook

It’s never an easy feat to lead a team from a losing season to one that’s filled with success and memorable moments. However, Jake Butler, a senior captain on the Old Say...
Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 12 am

Greenhouse Playing Steady Golf as a Senior

From the moment Tyler Greenhouse picked up his first set of clubs, he immediately became immersed in the sport of golf. Now a senior on the Morgan golf team, Tyler has be...
Person of the Week • Published May 11, 2022 12 am

Stranieri’s Dedication Never Wavers

It takes a lot of hard work and commitment, along with a handful of other skills, in order to be a successful three-sport athlete. This level of dedication is second natu...
Person of the Week • Published May 04, 2022 12 am

Savage Finishes Fencing Career as a Champion

Kyra Savage reached the pinnacle of her career in her final season with the Morgan girls’ fencing team. A senior captain, Kyra finished out her tenure with the Huskies in...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 27, 2022 12 am

Galdenzi Makes Memories with Morgan Boys’ Hoops

After playing a variety of different sports throughout his childhood, Cooper Galdenzi took an unexpected turn into the world of basketball. Cooper’s path eventually led h...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 20, 2022 12 am

Schmidt’s a True Leader on the Links

Any day is a good day to golf if the clouds are clear and the sun is shining down on the course for Morgan senior Nick Schmidt. Nick is leading the Morgan boys’ golf team...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 13, 2022 12 am

Armstrong Pins Down History with the Huskies

Jordan Armstrong’s journey to the sport of wrestling is one that even he didn’t expect. Jordan had been playing basketball for his entire life up until high school, but m...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 06, 2022 12 am

Fraser Begins First Year as Old Saybrook’s Skipper

Ryan Fraser has always had a goal of becoming the head coach of a high school baseball program. This spring, Ryan’s dream turned into a reality when he was named the new ...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 30, 2022 12 am

Martin Hits Clutch Buckets for the Huskies

The Morgan girls’ basketball team continued its longstanding tradition of making the playoffs during the 2022 season. One of the biggest reasons why the Huskies were able...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 23, 2022 12 am

Tolve Goes All-Conference for the Resurgent Rams

Aaron Tolve was a tri-captain for the Old Saybrook boys’ basketball team this season, and the junior made it a point for the Rams have a winning record on the campaign. A...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 16, 2022 12 am

Sacco Nets a Plethora of Success at Westbrook

Jami Sacco’s tenure as a member of the Westbrook girls’ basketball team was nothing short of illustrious. Jami recently finished her time with the Knights by leading team...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 08, 2022 11 pm

Colella’s on the Fast Track at Old Saybrook

Abby Colella is making a major impact during her first season as a member of the Old Saybrook girls’ indoor track and field team. Abby, a junior, has thrived in several e...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 02, 2022 11 pm

Stratton Helps Put the Rams Back on the Map

The Old Saybrook boys’ basketball team enjoyed its best regular season in recent memory during the 2022 campaign, and one of major reasons for the Rams’ resurgence is jun...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 23, 2022 11 pm

Zanzalari Brings Lots of Heart to the Knights

Alexandra “Xan” Zanzalari is the epitome of an experienced and hard-working athlete for the girls’ soccer, basketball, and tennis teams at Westbrook High School. Xan brin...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 16, 2022 11 pm

DeAngelo Already Thinking About Another State Crown

With no state tournaments in 2020, this past fall marked the third-straight Class S championship for the Old Saybrook boys’ soccer team, which also won the title in 2018 ...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 09, 2022 11 pm

Naccarato’s a Rising Star for the Knights

Brandon Naccarato is emerging as a legitimate star with Westbrook boys’ basketball team. A junior guard, Brandon’s averaging nearly 20 points per game for the Knights thi...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 26, 2022 11 pm

Cooke Making Key Contributions as a Freshman

Breleigh Cooke is making an immediate impact for the Old Saybrook girls’ basketball team as a freshman this winter. A point guard, Breleigh is averaging 15 points, 4 assi...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 19, 2022 11 pm

Donadio Building the Knights as New Head Coach

As a lifelong athlete and now a father of two kids who play sports, Sean Donadio has always seen the benefits of staying active and being part of a team. Over the years, ...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 12, 2022 11 pm

Slisz Found His Home in Goal

Prior to the recent fall season, Ryan Slisz was exclusively a field player for the Old Saybrook boys’ soccer team, playing most of his time with the JV squad. However, go...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 05, 2022 11 pm

Fratamico Loves Leading Morgan Football and Basketball

Growing up as a soccer player, Alex Fratamico would never have guessed that he would finish his high school career as a huge contributor to the Morgan football team that ...
Person of the Week • Published Dec 22, 2021 11 pm

Garbinski Honors his Father with Stellar Senior Season

When Garret Garbinski stepped on the field for the Morgan football team this year, he was doing it for one person—his father and biggest supporter, Greg Garbinski. Garret...