After a season of many accomplishments by FCIAC teams and players, it is time to select the two people you think were the most outstanding during the past three months.
In December, with the support of Matt Cole and BlueStreak Sports Training in Stamford, we established the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Player of the Week award. Twenty-seven athletes, from 11 schools in 10 different sports, were honored, and received plaques and T-shirts from BlueStreak.
Now we have decided to honor two players as the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Male and Female Winter Athletes of the Year. And unlike the regular season, when BlueStreak picked the winners, you will be able to vote for the two people you believe are most deserving.
We have picked five male and female finalists based on the many nominations that came in. Each one was selected to an All-FCIAC team and earned other distinctions.
Here are the five male finalists and their accomplishments:
Charlie Costanzo, Danbury. Costanzo, a member of the Hatters’ wrestling team, went 43-1 this year at 119 pounds, winning FCIAC, CIAC Class L, State Open and New England championships. He is a four-time FCIAC champion.
Mark O’Connell, Greenwich. A diver on the Cardinals’ swim team, O’Connell won the FCIAC and CIAC Class LL titles, and finished second in the State Open. A three-time All-American, he broke two school records that had stood, respectively, for 24 and 33 years.
Evan Kelley, Norwalk. Kelley, who played for the Bears’ basketball team, led the FCIAC in scoring with a 25.6 average. His versatility was evidenced by averaging 6.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.4 steals a game.
Will Love, Darien. The goaltender for the Darien hockey team, Love had a 2.98 goals against average and a 92 percent save average. He spearheaded the team’s surprising run to the semifinals of the state tournament and made 42 saves in a season-ending 3-2 loss to Hamden.
Greg Langston, St. Joseph. Langston was the leader of a Cadets basketball team that reached the finals of the FCIAC Tournament and the semifinals of the state tournament. Langston averaged 19.3 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and made 38 percent of his 3-point shots.
Here are the five female finalists and their accomplishments:
Olivia Hompe, New Canaan. A freshman who was the only two-time winner of the Player of the Week award this winter, Hompe had an outstanding freshman season in leading the Rams’ hockey team to league and state titles. Hompe led the state with 32 goals and added 22 assists for a state-best 54 points. She was the MVP of the FCIAC final and scored the game-winning goal in the state final.
Michele Gorman, St. Joseph. Gorman was the most valuable player in leading the Cadets’ basketball team to its first-ever FCIAC title. Gorman averaged 15.2 points and 6 rebounds a game.
Morgan Whitehead, Darien. Whitehead help lead the Blue Wave gymnastics team to the FCIAC and CIAC Class M titles. Whitehead won the vault, floor exercise and was third in the all-around at the FCIAC meet, won the all-around championship with 36.675 points at the state meet and was second place on bars and finished in the top 10 in the all-around at the New England championships.
Joselyn Henry, Staples. Henry, a member of the Wreckers’ track team, won the FCIAC title in the shot put and was second in the long jump. She finished second in the shot put in the CIAC Class LL meet, was third in the shot put and fifth in the long jump at the State Open meet, was 10th in the shot put at the New England championships and was 14th in the shot put at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships. She set the school record in the shot put at 38-4.
Casey Smith, Danbury. Smith had a strong sophomore season for the Hatters’ basketball team, averaging 18.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 2 steals.
So there are your 10 candidates. You are allowed to vote for one male and one female candidate. The voting will continue until noon on Friday, when we will announce the winners, who will receive trophies and T-shirts from BlueStreak.
Olivia gets it and it was well deserved. shes a cute humble little girl and a hockey player that will go vvery far
You have to be nominated to be considered.
The athletes featured are great athletes however, was Adam Robertino of Norwalk High overlooked because he’s a sophomore? Adam was FCIAC high hurdles champion, second at Class LL, fifth at State Open, and twelth at New Englands. Shouldn’t someone have noticed these accompishments?
Adam opened his spring season yesterday against Danbury, Stamford, and Central winning both hurdles events. His time for the high hurdles was 15.33 and the intermediate hurdles was 41.6
Olivia Hompe’s older sister, Xandra, was on the Cornell team that lost the NCAA national final in women’s ice hockey 3-2 in triple overtime to Minnesota Duluth last month — if that’s the epic championship game to which you were referring!!!!
I remember watching olivia when she was a tiny little skater and I knew then that she would be special. My prediction were correct. SHES GOLD BABY!
any of you catch that ncaa national championship….IT WAS EPIC
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Go MICHELE GORMAN she is the best athlete and deserves it the most!!!
I’ve had the privelage of watching Olivia play a few times throughout the season and she’s a really good player, but an even nicer girl in school. She gets my vote.
I think that the award should not be in the hands of the “public”, because it truly does become a popularity contest. Olivia Hompe is without a doubt an exceptional multi sport athlete. There is no doubt that she was the driving force behind NC’s win of both FCIAC and the State Championship. However, there is a lot to be said of any team that wins their first FCIAC championship and puts their team on the map for the future like Michele Gorman did for St. Joes. NC girls hockey is and forever will be a dominate force in HS girls hockey. However, in the case of St. Joe’s to be a part of a school’s initial success and their first FCIAC tile, sets a foundation and should not be overlooked. I think this is the reason why Michele Gorman deserved the award.
It has to be about what the individual player did for their respective team and the foundation they build. I think awarding Olivia this award (and again I stress she is one of the best hockey players in the state) is similar to giving any player on Darien HS boys lacrosse the award for spring athlete of the season. By making it a “popular vote” we forget about the underdog and the reality that their are athletic programs out there fighting to make a name for themselves, and awards like this help these teams gain the support they need to continue to build.
I love U Mark
Vote and give us your feedback on how to pick the Player of the Week award: by vote or should we pick the winners?: http://blog.ctnews.com/overtime/2010/04/03/to-vote-for-player-of-the-week-award-or-not-to-vote-that-is-the-question/
To those of you who commented, one more thing: obviously the vote vs. our picking the winner debate seemed to be the most polarizing of the award. There are merits to both sides I believe. I am going to post a blog vote to get feedback, but if you have an opinion on how we should do the awards going forward, please take the time to email me at fciacaward@me.com
Thanks!
To all of you who took the time to comment: here is the blog post I just put up announcing the winners (actually I am reticent to say winners because there are no losers): http://blog.ctnews.com/overtime/2010/04/02/oconnell-hompe-voted-bluestreak-overtime-fciac-winter-athletes-of-the-year/
I appreciate all of you who took the time to comment and express opinions. All of this will be taken into account as we go forward.
Thanks!
I THINK EACH ATHLETE SHOULD GET AN AWARD FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORT CONGRATS TOO ALL WELL DONE!!! BUT CHECK THE VOTES CLOSE BECAUSE MARK GOT 1300 PLUS VOTES IN TWO AND A HALF HOURS BEFORE CLOSING NOT TO TAKE AWAY FROM ANYONE AND DAVE THANKS FOR EVEN HAVING THIS AWARD THANK YOU!!!
Mark….WAY TO GO!!!
The polls have closed and Greenwich’s Mark O’Connell and New Canaan’s Olivia Hompe have been voted the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Winter Athletes of the Year.
I am away from a computer now, but will have a full posting by mid-afternoon.
It’s pretty clear where issues reside, and it’s not in Naugatuck.
You obviously hav issues getting the point and if she was winning by that amount I’d still hav a problem cz there would be somethin amiss on her side too I just don’t like unfair things you can’t call it athlete award putting ppl up against other ppl who will win by unrealistic numbers “because the sport is popular”… I’m sorry while I think getting ppl involved in voting I think that it shouldn’t be the deciding factor cause obviously ppl aren’t getting the point. It’s not about Joselyn it’s about the right thing. I just so happen to like her bio the best and that’s not what’s happening here cause suddenly this became a matter of which sport is popular. And just to let you know it was just Wednesday that Joselyn was named MVP for the ct post and MVP for the Norwalk hour and had a huge article in the Westport news. I saw them and wondered why she wasn’t getting as much votes at first then realized that this is not athlete of the year award but popular sport of the year… Congratulations you popular popular sport of girls ice hockey……
Okay so you’ve never heard of her, great! Looks like 7,000 other people have so its totally okay. And I’m sure Jocelyn is a great athlete as I said earlier. Just don’t be upset because Jocelyn isn’t winning. If she was, you wouldn’t be so “concerned” about the voting.
This is for a plaque and T-shirt…right? What is the big deal? Let’s put this in perspective…devote your energy to something more productive.
Really now if that’s what it’s all about then call this most popular sport of Fairfield county…. Lol so if your confusing this for a popularity contest you need to check again. Btw I’ve never heard of Olivia hompe either.. So don’t down Joselyn cause you never heard of her . She’s phenomenal and doesn’t rely on popularity to win some contest! You are the winner Joselyn!
alot of people in the nc sports community have been gathering support for olivia via facebook etc. clearly she is not just a great athlete but well-liked and supported by her peers which means a lot too.
Mark O’Connell got into Princeton…
He obviously deserves to win
Sarah, I’m curious how well you know all of the candidates that you have a basis to make such a statement.
Michele Gorman and Greg Langstom deserve this award more then any two people I know. That not only perform to their highest ability on thw court, but they are also great people. Michele and Greg embody what it means to be an “athlete”. They are not only talented at their sport, but they are also hardworking, personable, caring, and fantastic leaders. They have a bright and promising future ahead of them and would be great people to be recognized and admired.
GREG DESERVES IT!!!!!!
I think that this whole process is fascinating, because I am sure that no one has complained about the voting when their person is in the lead. In the beginning the girl’s race was the opposite of what it is now.
The boy’s race is incredibly tight and the lead keeps changing. As of 2:50pm today, there are only 119 votes seperating all of the candidates.
I understand how the site limits people voting more than once, and I believe that the votes are fair. And as a final comment, I live in Norwalk and neither the male or female athelete that I voted for live in my town.
Suzanne: We certainly don’t mind the hits at all — I try to put content on this blog year-round so people will want to come and read — but I want to emphasize the reason for establishing the award was to give a forum to recognize student-athletes in the FCIAC. This is the first season we have done this. We have tried picking the winner for the weekly award and now we are trying a vote. We might try something different in the spring, evaluate it and then by the fall see what has worked and come up with a permanent process. Matt Cole at BlueStreak has been involved in the entire process and he doesn’t get enough credit because BlueStreak is spending the money to pay for the T-shirts and trophies and taking the time to present them to the winners.
And I’m amazed at how much attention this has received, and I say that will all modesty. I was hoping enough people would vote when we started.
I wouldn’t be taking the time to respond to comments — and I am on vacation this week — if I didn’t care about what the public thought.
Not sure why Tara has so many concerns. Websites are available to folks worldwide not just New Canaan. I don’t live in New Canaan. In fact, I don’t live in CT either. Anyone can vote. Instead of spoiling this great award opportunity, vote and be happy for the winner. Because enough people belief he and she deserved it. I didn’t want Obama to win, but all I could do was cast my ballot let the dice fall where they may. Enough petty nonsense already here. Good job, Dave R.
You all are crazy…5 years from now no one is going to remember who was the Bluestreak Athlete of the Year for the 2090-2010 Winter Season.
Haha poor track never gets recognition. It’s about time it did! But I love it! Thanks to all my supporters, I know that if track itself as a sport were more popular the results would be different. But seeing as one sport is more popular than the next, it is clear that that one will get most votes (however odd amount). But I appreciate the votes I received given the fact of how unpopular the sport is. I guess that says something
Very concerned voter–how about you google NC Girls Hockey and you’ll see how popular the team is. Google Olivia Hompe and see all the publicity. And no offense, I follow all FCIAC sports and have never heard of Henry from Staples. I’m sure she is a phenominal athlete but I have no idea who she is. And you are missing the point of this whole thing. Dave mentioned 13,500 hits on the page. That’s what this is about. This is why all pro sports do these polls–to get us on their site! The papers are loving this right now.
Sorry you’re mad that Henry isn’t getting much votes but don’t blame the way its done for that. This poll is serving its purpose quite well–hits on websites = $$!!
One other thing I think is worth noting, and I don’t think I am, or mean to be, embarrassing her (quite the opposite) because she has commented here. How many people knew about Joselyn Henry before this contest? My guess is not a lot outside of Westport. That is not a knock on her at all: track does not get as much attention as other sports. Because of this, a lot more people know about her incredible accomplishments. So whether she ends up getting the most votes or not, she is a winner here. So are all the other candidates.
Let’s be honest: there is no 100 percent perfect way to do this. Some people are voting on who they feel had the best performance, some showing support for athletes from their schools and towns. If Matt and I picked the winners there would be people who would not agree with us or think we had an agenda. We found 10 good athletes and will be proud knowing whoever wins, we will have two strong representatives to be our first winners. I think it is nice that we have all of you involved in the process. And the vast percentage of the feedback has been positive.
And this was established to give a forum to recognize the FCIAC’s many outstanding student-athletes. I believe we are succeeding in that mission. This has brought greater attention to ALL 10 candidates.
If we are talking about unique athletic qualities not mentioned in bios.. Joselyn Henry made it passed states and made top in new England anddd nationals! In two very opposite events while being a coach to both events for her team. Now THAT is an athlete. She continuosly broke her own school record she had for years by over 4 feet! Look her up. She is by far the most talented….,
Annnnddddd is it about the team and their popularity or just the athlete?? Come on that is why I don’t see either how this is judged this way. If they are voting because the team is popular than this award has a whole other meaning than athlete of the year. It should be called most popular team of the year. This is ridiculous and not normal voting in such little time. I mean honestly????
I just got an hour by hour report on the voting. To all you conspiracy theorists: it is just not the case. I’ve been monitoring this closely believe me.
While there’s a lot of passionate discussion about the wonderful non-athletic qualities of the candidates, there hasn’t been that much focus on relative athletic achievement. From the brief female bios, it seems pretty clear that Olivia Hompe could well be the best athlete in the state in her sport. I don’t think I see that message come through as strongly in any of the other quite accomplished young ladies. In addition, her team won both the both the FCIAC (regular season and tournament) and the all-class state tournament, which also looks unique among the group.
It doesn’t matter that there are other people voting outside new Canaan, it is still not right. Every few minutes I check this thing she’s up another thousand! There is some serious deception going on here and I hope that is taken into concideration. I agree with a previous comment. Just award them all since this thing is clearly out of whack right now it is not possible that 1000 people vote within 15 minutes time!!! Open your eyes!!!!!!
I am from Naugatuck and I voted for Olivia! And I hope everyone continues to vote for her! We love to read about New Canaan Girls Hockey. The Yankees of Girls Hockey! Woohoo!
There are also the people outside of New Canaan who are voting for her.
It’s hard to believe something isn’t wrong here.There just is no balance. She’s getting more votes than there are households in her town (6,822 households in New Caanan).
Tara: Agree with you on the 10 great athletes, but I am telling you there was no cheating. I can’t emphasize that enough!
Let’s just say the balance of voting is a little off here. Hopefully who ever is counting the votes will see this. Can’t imagine the desperation someone must feel to do this. Everyone nominated is a great athlete that’s why they were chosen. But to cheat! There is no way someone could possibly have gotten over 6000 votes!
I think it is worth noting as far as the vote, no one is knocking Joselyn or any of the other athletes. All 10 athletes did themselves, their teams and their schools proud.
You should be proud Joselyn! And I know this sounds trite, but no matter who wins, I’m
proud to have 10 winners involved for the first time we have done this.
Alright we also need to keep in mind that Joselyn Henry places top in two VERRRRYYYY different events. Long Jump AND Shot put. BTW these go on at the SAMEEEE TIMEEE! She goes back and forth between the two switching shoes, trying to control her breathing as she suffers asthma, running over so she doesn’t miss her turn, many times has to do two or three consecutive jumps on after the other to go back to finals, she also suffers some anemia so always tries to keeep focused so it doesn’t hold her back, and tries to keep her cool and focus on the event at hand even though her other event is going on. That’s how great an athlete she is. She is a great captain to her team as well. She coached two freshman in to making FCIACs and one of them also made states for the shot put and continuosly got better. She also spends alot of time coaching the long jump to more freshman while training herself. So obviously a great athlete and person who takes care of her team. She ran the 4by2 leg even though it’s her least favorite event and ran her heart out to help put her team in their highest finish in years. She placed in 3 events at states, now THAT is an athlete. Get it right people. Joselyn no matter what this thing here says you are truly amazing. Keep it up!
Joselyn deffinately deserves the win. She seems more qualified because she is devoted to track and other people’s stats are for track or for their other sports. That just doesnt seem fair. And how does one girl have more votes than all the boys combined?! Something is fishy here….
GO JOSSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s no problem Dave! It’s just that I am extremely proud of myself for pushing throughout the years and finding ways to overcome injuries I refused to let keep me away from the sport and went above and beyond my goals even though the competition was really tough! Those two events that were missing I had to mention especially because one of them I was able to redeem myself from not placing the previous year due to injury that kept me from jumping farther, and the othe placing 6th at New Englands after beeing seeded at 14th while fatigued. That was the highlight of the season because I was able to overcome that fatigue. But thanks for the nomination in the first place! I couldn’t be any prouder of myself and my team especially. They were incredible!
Go LADY WRECKERS!
It’s no problem Dave!
The best program in the state-New Canaan Girls Hockey team. From the 4 great coaches to the magnificant student athletes–congrats on another banner year.
Olivia-the best female athlete in the State! This was an easy decision as to who the female athlete of the season was. Congrats.
Dave-how about more article on girls ice hockey next season, especially those weekend columns you write? In the winter, all we read from you is basket, basketball, basketball. Apparently many of us want more hockey! More NC Girls hockey that is.
well i guess that means olivia is da bomb
Some people are voting only for males and some only for females. Obviously more only for females. The numbers have fluctuated throughout.
Sorry Joselyn: That was the information I was given. Congratulations!
I believe Laura(39) hits it right on the money.
Everyone of these kids deserves an Award for the
sacrifice they gave. These are no second rate achievers.
They are the best in there fields. But remember the applause dies.
Awards tarnish(I know). Achievements are forgotten. Accolades
and certificates are buried with there owners. I say give all
10 the award…It can’t hurt.
Samo
Joselyn we love you! You’re an amazing track star! We don’t know how you are so awesome in so many different events and manage to place top in all even though you compete against people who used to be better than you and were specialized in that ONE event, but you never gave up and we admire you for that. For pushing through it all and making it to the top! This is your year girl! Great job in leading your team to the best finishes they have had in years! You’re an all star athlete and deserve to win, and an all star person cause your the sweetest girl in the world!
What is up with these numbers? How on earth does that girl go up by so many votes in so little time? Doesn’t seem normal.
I’m sorry — but how does Olivia have almost as many votes as the ENTIRE male poll?
I cannot believe Joselyn is losing. This is a sham! I think 6,000 people need new glasses!
Btw there’s something missing from my season wrap up lol. I got 3rd in Long Jump at the CIAC Class ll meet aswell as 6th in the Long Jump at New Englands. So I was also named ALL-NEW ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree I love how Joselyn kept improving while competing with very tough competition I noticed. She really deserves it! Good luck you are awesome Joselyn!
GO OLIVIA. Olivia’s the best, and will WIN since she deserves it. GOOO OLIVIA
Joselyn looks like such a versatile athlete! I wish I can be that good in two individual events…. Plus compete as a team player to help her team. Good job Joselyn, you are now my idol! Good luck!
Go Joselyn!!!!!!!! Woot woot!!!
Mark you’re our hero. A definite shoe-in for this award. Congratulations on your unbelievable record and accomplishments all 4 years.
Olivia Hompe owns all of you she the most deserving by far cause she is genius and sick athlete so give up
olivia is such a genuine person. she is always willing to help out in the community and always works very hard in all aspects of life. she deserves all of the praise due to her hard work ethic and her being a great person. she was out there fighting for her team and for town, not just for herself. the name on the front of the jersey mattered so much more to her then the number on the back. she is a player who will be happy if her team wins, not only if she gets awards. She deserves this, and remember there is a lot more to come from her in the next 3 years. great job kid!
Hompe all the way
As a teacher who has taught both Michele and Greg I can attest to their academic achievements as well as their athletic prowess–they work hard and do their best whether it be on the basketball court or in the classroom. They are amazing young people who are kind, outgoing and hard working. My best wishes to all the young athletes.
That is SOOOOOOO wrong! There is NO double voting. I set it up to prevent that.
Greg Langston Michelle Gorman, No Doubt!!!
Best Couple
THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOO FAKE!!!!!!!!!! WHO’S DOUBLE VOTING???????
Laura: I am sure some others might have the same question. This is the first year of the award. Rather than have us pick the winners like we did weekly during the winter, we felt it would be good to give readers the opportunity to select the winner of this award. Matt at BlueStreak and I are going to evaluate the process going forward and make any changes if necessary as we see fit. Obviously there has been a lot of interest thus far, much more than we ever expected. And who is to say that readers won’t do a better job of picking the winner than we would? We did pick 10 deserving finalists to choose from.
Why on earth would this go by voting???? Obviously it will not be exactly fair. It should have sticked to fair judging and choosing. Based on the level of accomplishment and improvement and so forth. Cause a popularity contest does NOT determine the better athlete…..
Jossie Henery All Da Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In voting, over a wide variety of high school sports excellence that is difficult to compare, I am very thankful that the comments of “Kate”, as well as only a select few down the line, are superceded by well meaning and appreciative supportive comments for all athletes. Good luck to all.
Not only do we need great athletes but we need people who are dedicated to their school, sports, family and communities and it can be seen CLEARLY through Michele Gorman and Greg Langston. They execute qualities not only on the courts but off the courts in numerous ways as well.
GO MICH! GO GREG! we got your back! …..keg
OLIVIA HOMPE BETTER WIN! SHE IS THE BEST!
Michelle, were all rooting for you.
Keep up the great work!!
Greg can go far.
Keep Focus Greg and Good Luck!!
It’s clear, since the athletes are from different sports, this is a vote for your favorite student athlete (i.e. everyone has home grown support). It is a great accomplishment to be nominated. Congratulations to all!! Oh, so you want to know, . . . Go Michele & Greg!
Greg is a great person and an exceptional athlete. I am proud to boast for such a modest young man. He has my vote because he’s earned it! GO GREG!!!
oh hey, look who’s winning now… olivia hompe!
They’ll all excellent, but Olivia Hompe is the best!
Rich, just because the vote is not going the way that you think it should does not mean something is amiss. I’m sure this vote is being held in a very fair manner.
olivia hompe for the win. she is just the best one out there!! i mean one time, i was in town, and she showed up!! what are the odds am i right?! when you think of the best athelete of all time, you think of michael jordan. then tiger woods. but then olivia hompe. eh maybe lebron. yeah defenitley lebron. then olivia. one time, i saved her life!! but that, for reasons i cannot explain, is a story for another time. (dwight howard)
Greg deserves this.He’s a great athlete and a great person.!
It is very sad to see what this whole process has deteriorated into. It reminds me of the way Major League Baseball votes for the All Star Team each year, fans stuffing the ballot boxes to make sure their favorite, maybe not the most qualified, player gets in. I am sure that all of the nominees are exceptional athletes and good kids, but some of the comments on this page make me wonder if this was the right way to go about the voting for this award. Dave has done such a great job throughout the year with the Player of the Week Awards that it is disappointing to see how the Athlete of the Winter has gone to this point.
The New Canaan Girls Ice Hockey family knows how valuable Olivia Hompe was as a freshman ( she led the state in scoring, was the MVP of the FCIAC Championship game and scored the game winning goal in a 1-0 State Championship win ) to the success of our program. Teams drew up defensive schemes to try to stop her and she still scored ! Besides all of that, she is even a better person than she is an athlete. I’ll take that any day.
greg deserves it! he is an amazing basketball player and he has worked hard to get to where he is now. for not being able to play freshmen year because of an injury and by senior year getting over 1000 points is a huge feat for any basketball player. if he doesnt deserve it, i dont know who does. so please vote for greg…it would mean alot for him and sj
greg is a true warrior and a respectful and great kid,played with injuries and didn’t complain at all.
Michele Gorman and Greg Langston are amazing athletes and both of them deserve this! They are leaders on and off the courts! The whole St. Joe’s community is behind you guys….vote for Michele and Greg!
Celina, Nina, and Amanda
Gregory Langston deserves to win because he showed leadership and superior talent while playing the whole season with a major injury a stress fracture in his leg.
Barrack seems to be suggesting that there is some criterion that might truly be relevant in comparing what seems like apples and oranges…the process is what it is unless you want to add in something like SAT scores or grade point average as if that mattered….no doubt each of the candidates has a few things going for himself/herself so just take it for what it is and don’t get bent out of shape
Apparently the single biggest criterion for winning this award is having a mother insane enough to beg everyone she knows to vote for her kid. Which, in her mind I guess, would lead to him being the “best athlete”. Riiiight.
Greg Langston is a true champion…on and off the court!!
My vote for Greg he has great family support
Olivia works for the team. She can not be the best if not for the rest of the team and not the best if not a leader that she is. When parents pit their children against each other is pathetic. Olivia proved herself in the goals she acheived.
Mark….WAY TO GO!!! I anyone deservevs the award it is YOU!!!
xoxo
Michele Gorman is not only an amazing athlete on the courts, but off the courts as well. SHES AWESOME, SHE DESERVES IT.
Mark O’Connell is the ultimate combination of athleticism, brains, and personality! He is the perfect athlete of the year!
We Love You!!
Mark was a fine athlete during his middle school career and really took off both in academics and sports upon entering Greenwich High. It has been an awesome pleasure watching his success through the years. It always is a proud moment for a past teacher to see a former student become a star.
Keep climbing and never look down.
Mrs. Gotch
Central Middle School
Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Mark O’Connell IS THE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR. Just make it official.
Go SJ – and yes, only one vote was allowed
Greg Langston deserves it.
Greg Langston deserves it he is a true champion
Kate: I set it up so people can only vote once so there isn’t any fraud.
Don’t want to suggest voter fraud, however if the shoe fits.
Some strange voting going on?
they both deserved it
Michele Gorman is a True Athlete!!
She deserves to win.
Michele deserves it!
Mark deserves it!