Connecticut Post Athletes of the Week: Trumbull's Brandon Liscinsky, Newtown's Bridget Power

Bridget Power

Newtown basketball

Year: Senior

Position: Guard

A week in the life: Scored 18 points in a 56-51 win over NFA in the first round of the Manchester Holiday Tournament, then added 13 points to earn MVP honors in a 56-34 win over the host school in the championship.

The big picture: Newtown (4-3) plays at Immaculate on Wednesday at 7.

Brandon Liscinsky

Trumbull

wrestling

Year: Senior

Weight class: 126 pounds

A week in the life: Went 5-0, including four pins, to earn his 100th career victory and help lead Trumbull to the championship in the McDougall Duals.

The big picture: Trumbull plays host to perennial power Danbury on Thursday at 7.