Griswold's Hardin named Athlete of the Week; vote now in new poll
Griswold’s Andrew Hardin has been voted The Bulletin “Athlete of the Week” for the third week of the spring season. The Wolverines junior pitcher allowed one earned run over six innings while striking out seven in Griswold’s 10-5 win over Ledyard. Hardin also had two hits at the plate.
Last week saw plenty of standout performances in baseball, softball, girls' lacrosse, and boys outdoor track and field throughout Eastern Connecticut. While there's no shortage of talent, we went and found the best of the best.
Did your hometown hero make the list?
The Norwich Bulletin has you covered for what's happening this spring at Norwich Free Academy, Killingly High School, Plainfield High School, Griswold High School, Norwich Technical School, and Harvard Ellis Technical School.
Please vote now for The Bulletin “Athlete of the Week” for the fourth week of the spring season. Voting closes at 12 p.m. on Friday. You can cast your vote below.
Here are the nominees:
Everton Brown, Killingly
Brown, a junior, earned a trip to nationals with a personal best time of 10.54 seconds while winning the 100 meter dash in an outdoor track and field meet against Wheeler and Griswold. Brown also set a school record with his winning time.
Amelia Driscoll, Norwich Free Academy
The Wildcats sophomore went 5-for-5 and drove in seven runs while leading NFA to a 10-3 girls softball win over East Lyme. Driscoll blasted a three-run homer during her big day.
Ayden Kempesta, Norwich Free Academy
The Wildcats senior pitcher tossed a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts to lift NFA to a 3-0 baseball victory over Fitch. Kempesta also paced the Wildcats’ offense by going 3-for-3 at the plate.
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Landon Manzi, Killingly
Manzi, a junior pitcher, tossed a complete game three-hitter to lift Killingly to a 12-0 baseball win over Plainfield, 12-0. Manzi struck out nine and walked none.
Manzi also earned the win in Killingly’s 10-3 victory over New London. He allowed just two hits, no earned runs, and struck out six over five innings.
Alice Rourke, Norwich Free Academy
The Wildcats senior Alice Rourke scored her 100th career goal in NFA’s 15-3 girls lacrosse win over RHAM. Rourke had two goals and two assists.
Rourke also scored three goals in the Wildcats’ 19-1 victory over Woodstock Academy. She capped her big week with an eight-goal performance in a 16-1 win against Bacon Academy.
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Griswold's Andrew Hardin voted Norwich Bulletin Athlete of the Week
