Mark O’Connell of the Greenwich swim team and Talisha Peeler of the Bridgeport Central girls basketball team have been named co-winners of the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Player of the Week award.
O’Connell and Peeler will receive plaques and T-shirts from BlueStreak.
O’Connell, a two-time All-American diver, surpassed the 300-point mark in two meets last week. Earlier this year he broke a 20-year school record with a 337 point performance against Staples.
Peeler had a big week for the Hilltoppers, with 21 points and 19 rebounds in a 43-24 win over Westhill and 27 points and 21 rebounds in a 53-32 win over Bassick.
Nominations for next week’s award will be accepted starting at noon today and run until noon next Tuesday.
