AOW and TOW 5/18/16

Congratulations to Tilly Brooks, Brent Gorton and Bobby Meehan on being the Athletes Of the Week, and to Boys' Varsity Tennis on being the Team Of the Week! 
 
Athletes Of the Week
Tilly Brooks- “The JV Lacrosse team earned its third win of the season against SGS on Saturday. This was due to strong games from a number of athletes, but rookie goalkeeper Tilly Brooks was particularly outstanding.  Joining the team in the third week of April, Tilly brought zero experience but plenty of heart to this uncompromising position, and the ride has been bumpy at times.  Against the Dragons, however, Tilly was credited with 14 saves, many from point-blank range, and repeatedly began the fast-break offense with effective clears to her teammates.  The positive momentum that we feel entering the final two weeks of the season is due in large measure to Tilly’s perseverance and increasingly strong performance in the crease.” – Coach Meyer and Coach Belsky
 
Bobby Meehan- “Bobby got the win in our game last week against BB&N, pitching a complete game and allowing only 1 earned run in a 3-2 victory.  He painted the corners of the strike zone all game long, striking out three batters and only giving up six hits and two walks, while also working around four errors.  He has been one of our most reliable and flexible pitchers all season long, working as both a starter and a reliever, and posting a 2.01 ERA while leading the team in innings pitched.”— Coach Bannard
 
Brent Gorton- Brent may not have amassed the stats that some of his teammates have, but he has consistently displayed the sort of grit and determination that has allowed us to remain competitive in most of our games.  New to lacrosse this season, he has improved markedly and has become one of the best on the team at securing ground balls and carrying the ball full-field on clears.  He has worked hard to develop both hands and looks for his off-handed shot much more than many of his more experienced teammates.  This has been a strong initial season for Brent and he has much to offer the lacrosse program in the future.”-- Coaches Fry and Funnell
 
Team Of the Week: Boys’ Varsity Tennis
 
 
The boys tennis team had an amazing week, knocking off two teams at the top of the league. First was BBN, an undefeated squad who was 11-0 before falling to Groton on our home courts. Then came St. George’s, at 10-2, who also suffered a defeat at the hands of a highly motivated group of tennis players.  There were heroes in each match, and, in fact, each boy contributed to these victories.  Winners in singles or doubles during these contests included Captain Michael You, MacGregor Beatty, Sam Girian, Nico Davidoff, Aaron Jin and Gabe Scholl.  In addition, other varsity players, Charlie Vrattos and Andrew Lei, helped the team be ready for battle, and our managers, Lizzie Tobeason and Emma Cusano were certain that the team was match ready. It was a great week for Groton tennis.”— Coach Conner
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