The NewCanaanite.com Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Baskin-Robbins, Connecticut Sandwich Co., Joe’s Pizza and Mackenzie’s.
Congratulations to Cali Brannan and Alex Hutchins for being named NewCanaanite.com Athletes of the Week.
It’s quite rare that a freshman makes a significant impact on a high school varsity team. That being said–there are few freshmen like Cali Brannan.
Cali Brannan, in white, on her way to a fourth place finish at Tuesday’s meet in Greenwich. Credit: David Woodman
The newest Rams running sensation has led the Girls Cross Country team in all of its meets this season, including a fourth-place finish at Tuesday’s event in Greenwich in which 5 teams participated. With Brannan leading the way, New Canaan is now 10-4 on the season and is poised to make a strong showing in the upcoming FCIAC Championships at Waveny on October 16th.
Alex Hutchins in action against Harding. Credit: Christine Betack
It has been an up-and-down season for the NCHS Boys Soccer team in 2014, but one constant has been the play of midfielder Alex Hutchins. The senior co-captain sparked a huge 2-0 win over archrival Darien last week, scoring the first goal of the game. It was the first victory for New Canaan this season, and one that they followed up with a convincing 5-0 win over Harding in which Hutchins found the net again. With 9 contests left in the season, the 2-3-2 Rams are very much alive in the FCIAC East Division.