THE SPORTS REPORTS: ATHENS' BRONSON, WELLSBORO'S BROUGHT NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2023-05-15)

The Sports Reports
Athens sophomore Sara Bronson was a triple-winner at the NTL Track & Field Championships, while senior Cam Brought led Wellsboro to three wins and a berth in the upcoming District 4 playoffs. They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm Regional “Athletes of the Week,” for the week ending May 13.

ATHENS’ BRONSON NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM GIRLS REGIONAL “ATHLETE OF THE WEEK”
Bronson had three first-place finishes, and a second-place finish to lead the Lady Wildcats to the team title at the NTL Track & Field Championships.

Bronson won the 1,600-meter run in a time of 5:35.56, and won the 800-meter run in a time of 2:26.1. She placed second in the 3,200-meter run in a time of 12:44.78.

She teamed with her sister, senior Emma Bronson, junior Thea Bentley, and freshman Hughes to win the 3,200-meter relay in a time of 10:18.56.

Honorable Mentions: Wellsboro’s Annika Gehman (track & field),  Wyalusing’s Hannah Ely (track & field), Owego’s Kylie Grippen (flag football), and Edison’s Gabby Milazzo (softball).

WELLSBORO’S BROUGHT NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM BOYS REGIONAL “ATHLETE OF THE WEEK”
Brought hit .500 on the week and led the Hornets to three wins, including a district-qualifying 10-0 win over Towanda.

Brought collected six hits in 12 at-bats, including one double and two home runs, and had nine RBI and five runs scored. On the mound, he struck out two in 1 2/3 innings of hitless relief.

Brought had a double, two runs scored, and an RBI in Wellsboro’s come-from-behind, 9-7, upset of Athens, then had a grand slam and six RBI in the win over Towanda.

Honorable Mentions: Sayre’s Karter Green (baseball), Towanda’s Logan Lambert (track & field), Owego’s Eli Martin / Sam Beyer (tennis), and Corning’s Zuri Ruffin.