Maddie played one of her best games as a Wolverine this weekend. With two late baskets that nearly brought her team all the way back vs. Manchester. Maddie got into a groove in the second half and really put together a memorable finish with 5 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals in the contest. With this well-rounded effort, Maddie was the clear choice for our Player of the Week.
HONORABLE MENTION:
MAKENNA JAMES
Makenna James competes... Read that again. When the game is at it's most intense, she plays even better. Makenna put together what has come to be a typical effort on Sunday vs Manchester. The forward had 2 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and added 2 steals while playing very strong defense. Makenna's efforts earned her our Honorable Mention of the Week.
Mia was a girl on a mission on Sunday nearly carrying her team to a victory against Old Saybrook. Though the game slipped away and Old Saybrook escaped with a 28-23 win, Nieves stat line was epic. She tallied 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals while handling the primary point guard responsibilities on offense. It should come as no surprise that Mia is our Player of the Week.
HONORABLE MENTION:
CiCi RODRIGUEZ
Cici is double rostered which means that she plays both 6th grade and 5th grade every week. She is willing to do any job to help her team whether it's bringing the ball up, shooting threes, or defending the post. She has become one of the most dependable talents in the Wolverines program. This Sunday, with her 4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot against Old Saybrook, CiCi is our Honorable Mention of the Week.
Teague has become a regular at Player of the Week. His coaches rave about his impact on the game beyond the stat-sheet and they rely on him to ignite the press on defense. In a win vs. Coginchaug, Uhl had 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 7 steals, and 1 blocked shot. This effort earned Teague the nod as our Player of the Week.
HONORABLE MENTION:
MASON SECORD
If you watched the 6th grade win vs. Coginchaug and said - "Wow, that kid just made a great pass" or "That kid is making great decisions" - Mason Secord was typically "that kid." His stat line belied his actual impact on the game which was lauded by his coaches. Mason had 2 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal aiding his team to victory. For his stellar play, Mason is our Honorable Mention this week.
Finn was simply spectacular in his teams win vs Coginchaug. The wing scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as he was seemingly always in the right spot or position. His play was a major difference maker as the team was able to snap a losing streak and collect a much-needed victory. For his efforts, Finn Gollareny is our Player of the Week.
HONORABLE MENTION:
THOMAS CHESERY
Thomas was a key contributor in his teams big win over Coginchaug. His ability to get into space and knock down shots and to move the ball off the dribble provided a more streamlined flow to the offense. Thomas chipped in 6 points and added scoring depth for his team. For his efforts, Thomas is our Honorable Mention of the Week.
When you have Ethan Johnson and Cole Howlett in the post, your team is going to be hard to beat. This weekend was no exception. In match-ups against Harwinton and New Britain, Johnson was sensational on both sides of the floor. On the 2-game stretch, he scored 26 points, grabbed 28 rebounds, dished 3 assists, and swiped 6 steals. There is no way to overstate the completeness of the effort and so Ethan is our Player of the Week.
HONORABLE MENTION:
COLE HOWLETT
As part of the front-court law firm of "Howlett & Johnson" Cole put together as good of a two-game stretch as we've seen this season. Against New Britain and Harwinton, Howlett collected 24 points, 23 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot. His play was very worthy of the Honorable Mention this week.
Gage Oxford had a very strong return to action this weekend after the holiday break. Despite sharing minutes generously on his stacked (9-1) 8th grade team, Oxford was prolific. In wins over Marlborough and Old Saybrook, the center poured in 27 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, dished 2 assists, added 2 steals, and 2 blocked shots. For his performance, he is our Week 6 Player of the Week.
HONORABLE MENTION:
JORGE OLMO
Jorge Olmo provides depth and strength at the center position which isn't something this team has ever had. Olmo was workmanlike in his efforts this weekend and he was excellent in the two wins. Olmo rebounded exceptionally well grabbing 15 boards, handed out 3 assists, swiped 3 steals, and blocked 4 shots to go along with his timely scoring. For his body of work this weekend, Olmo is our Honorable Mention of the Week.
