Vote for the Norwich Bulletin Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 2. The nominees include standout players from recent games, highlighting their achievements.
Key points
Voting for Athlete of the Week is open from April 27 to May 2
Killingly players are nominated for their recent performances
Jayden Durand set a school record for career hits
Killingly won against Woodstock Academy in a close game
KillinglyJayden DurandLoretta LannonSophia Moran
Killingly players, from left, Jayden Durand, Loretta Lannon, and Sophia Moran celebrate following the Trailblazers' 14-13 walk-off win over Woodstock Academy in the annual Morgan Ross Memorial Game at the Killingly Little League Complex in Danielson.
Killingly head coach Lance Leduc congratulates senior Jayden Durand after Durand became the school's all-time career hits leader following her walk-off double against Woodstock Academy.
Evah Thoutte
Evah Thoutte
Evah Thoutte
Q&A
Who are the nominees for Norwich Bulletin Athlete of the Week?
The nominees include Killingly players Jayden Durand, Loretta Lannon, and Sophia Moran.
What achievement did Jayden Durand accomplish recently?
Jayden Durand became the school's all-time career hits leader following her walk-off double against Woodstock Academy.
When is the voting period for the Athlete of the Week?
The voting period for the Norwich Bulletin Athlete of the Week is from April 27 to May 2.
What was the outcome of the game between Killingly and Woodstock Academy?
Killingly won the game against Woodstock Academy with a score of 14-13 in a walk-off victory.
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Killingly assistant coach Ashley Veillette and Jayden Durand after Durand tied Veillette's school record for most career hits.
Killingly assistant coach Ashley Veillette and Jayden Durand after Durand tied Veillette's school record for most career hits.
Danielle Veillette
Danielle Veillette
Danielle Veillette
Danielle Veillette
Danielle Veillette
Danielle Veillette
Danielle Veillette
Declyn Benjamin
Declyn Benjamin
Eve McCullough recieves the Morgan Ross Little League Most Valuable Teammate award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
Eve McCullough recieves the Morgan Ross Little League Most Valuable Teammate award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
Jayden Durand
Jayden Durand
Jayden Durand
From left, Jayden Durand, Loretta Lannon, and Jessica Norris
Kairah Guertin
Kairah Guertin
Loretta Lannon
Loretta Lannon
Loretta Lannon
Loretta Lannon
Killingly players celebrate after Loretta Lannon's two-run homer.
Killingly players celebrate after Loretta Lannon's two-run homer.
Killingly players celebrate after Loretta Lannon's two-run homer.
Loretta Lannon
Loretta Lannon
Killingly's Loretta Lannon and Woodstock Academy's Maci Corradi
Woodstock Academy coach Mike Sampson congratulates Jayden Durand after Durand tied the school record for most career hits.
Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly's Sophia Moran receives the Morgan Ross Most Valuable Teammate Award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
Killingly's Sophia Moran receives the Morgan Ross Most Valuable Teammate Award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
From left, Jayden Durand, Sophia Moran, Loretta Lannon, and Jessica Norris.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly players, from left, Jayden Durand, Loretta Lannon, and Sophia Moran celebrate following the Trailblazers' 14-13 walk-off win over Woodstock Academy in the annual Morgan Ross Memorial Game at the Killingly Little League Complex in Danielson.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly players, from left, Jayden Durand, Loretta Lannon, and Sophia Moran celebrate following the Trailblazers' 14-13 walk-off win over Woodstock Academy in the annual Morgan Ross Memorial Game at the Killingly Little League Complex in Danielson.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly head coach Lance Leduc congratulates senior Jayden Durand after Durand became the school's all-time career hits leader following her walk-off double against Woodstock Academy.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Evah Thoutte
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Evah Thoutte
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Evah Thoutte
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly assistant coach Ashley Veillette and Jayden Durand after Durand tied Veillette's school record for most career hits.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly assistant coach Ashley Veillette and Jayden Durand after Durand tied Veillette's school record for most career hits.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Danielle Veillette
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Declyn Benjamin
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Declyn Benjamin
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Eve McCullough recieves the Morgan Ross Little League Most Valuable Teammate award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Eve McCullough recieves the Morgan Ross Little League Most Valuable Teammate award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Jayden Durand
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Jayden Durand
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Jayden Durand
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
From left, Jayden Durand, Loretta Lannon, and Jessica Norris
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Kairah Guertin
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Kairah Guertin
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Loretta Lannon
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Loretta Lannon
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Loretta Lannon
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Loretta Lannon
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly players celebrate after Loretta Lannon's two-run homer.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly players celebrate after Loretta Lannon's two-run homer.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly players celebrate after Loretta Lannon's two-run homer.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Loretta Lannon
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Loretta Lannon
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly's Loretta Lannon and Woodstock Academy's Maci Corradi
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Woodstock Academy coach Mike Sampson congratulates Jayden Durand after Durand tied the school record for most career hits.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Morgan Ross Memorial Game
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly's Sophia Moran receives the Morgan Ross Most Valuable Teammate Award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
Killingly's Sophia Moran receives the Morgan Ross Most Valuable Teammate Award from Morgan's mom, Jessica Norris.
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Photo gallery: Killingly softball Morgan Ross Memorial Game
From left, Jayden Durand, Sophia Moran, Loretta Lannon, and Jessica Norris.
Killingy’s Jake Beaudreault has been voted The Bulletin athlete of the week for April 20-25.
The Trailblazers sophomore went 3-for-3 with a double and a home run in a 5-4 baseball win over Wheeler. Beaudreault scored the game-winning run on Brady Girardin’s walk-off single. He also struck out five in 1.2 relief innings to earn the pitching win.
Beaudreault also pitched a complete game shutout in a 13-0 win over Quinebaug Valley. He allowed just two hits while striking out five.
Last week saw plenty of standout performances in baseball, softball, boys and girls outdoor track and field, boys golf, and girls lacrosse across Eastern Connecticut. While there's no shortage of talent, we went and found the best of the best.
Killingly sophomore Jake Beaudreault has been voted The Bulletin Athlete of the Week for April 20-25.
Killingly sophomore Jake Beaudreault has been voted The Bulletin Athlete of the Week for April 20-25.
Please vote now for The Bulletin ‘Athlete of the Week’ for April 27-May 2. Voting closes at 5 p.m. on Friday. You can cast your vote below.
Here are the nominees:
Cole Arnio, Norwich Tech
The Warriors senior went 5-for-5 with four doubles and six RBIs in Norwich Tech’s 18-6 baseball victory over Goodwin Tech.
Isaiah Blades, Griswold
The Wolverines senior won the 100 with a personal best time of 10.9, the 200 (22.90), and the pole vault (12-0) to lead Griswold to a 105-43 boys outdoor track and field victory against Montville.
Ryan Cleary, Norwich Free Academy
The Wildcats senior collected four hits, including a two-run homer, in NFA’s 16-7 baseball victory against Bacon Academy. It was the Wildcats seventh straight win.
The Wildcats senior scored three goals, including the game-winning goal in overtime, to lift NFA to a thrilling 13-12 girls lacrosse victory over Fitch on Senior Night. Combies also had two assists.
Amelia Driscoll, Norwich Free Academy
The Wildcats senior blasted a three-run homer to break a tie in the seventh inning in NFA’s 7-5 softball victory over Bacon Academy. Driscoll also had two RBIs in the Wildcats’ 14-2 win over Woodstock Academy.
Jayden Durand, Killingly
The Trailblazers senior hit a walk-off double to center field to give Killingly a thrilling 14-13 softball victory over Woodstock Academy in the annual Morgan Ross Memorial game. Durand’s double moved her past Ashley Veillette as Killingly’s all-time career hits leader.
Hailey Haggett, Ellis Tech
The Golden Eagles junior went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in Ellis Tech’s 18-6 softball win against Windham.
Abigail Lawton, Plainfield
The Panthers junior won the 200 with a personal best time of 27.1, the 100 hurdles (18.1), and 300 hurdles (49.0) in Plainfield’s girls outdoor track and field loss against St. Bernard.
The Trailblazers junior lefthander tossed a complete game two-hitter with 10 strikeouts in Killingly’s 5-0 baseball win against Windham.
Josiah Wells, Griswold
The Wolverines junior shared medalist honors with a round of 39 in a boys golf tri-match with East Lyme and Stonington. Wells also earned medalist honors with a 37 in Griswold’s 7-0 victory over Windham.
