
Feb. 23 — Citizen Athletes of the Week
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Notre Dame of Fairfield's Gabby Joseph takes a jump shot during their SWC girls basketball semifinal game versus Pomperaug at Masuk High School in Monroe, Conn. on Monday, February 22, 2016.Notre Dame of Fairfield's Gabby Joseph takes a jump shot during their SWC girls basketball semifinal game versus Pomperaug at Masuk High School in Monroe, Conn. on Monday, February 22, 2016.Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media
NAME: Gabby Joseph
SCHOOL: ND-Fairfield
GRADE: Senior
SPORT: Basketball
ACCOMPLISHMENT: In a 43-35 win over Masuk in the SWC quarterfinals, Joseph scored 12 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. In Monday’s 46-40 SWC semifinal victory over Bethel, Joseph only had five points but grabbed 15 rebounds and played solid defense, blocking four shots. In Wednesday’s SWC Championship against Kolbe, Joseph scored 10 points in a 48-45 loss.
NAME: Carter Kral
SCHOOL: Fairfield Prep
GRADE: Senior
SPORT: Hockey
ACCOMPLISHMENT: In a 5-1 win over state-rival Ridgefield, Kral scored two goals and added an assist. In a 4-1 loss to Malden Catholic (Mass.) on Monday, Kral assisted on the Jesuits lone goal. Prep is 15-2-1 on the season.
Coaches who wish to nominate at athlete can call Citizen sports writer Chris Elsberry by 5 p.m. Tuesday at (203) 400-4765