Author: Emily Greene

Scott O’Brien
Sports Editor

Rory Shepard, a senior All-FCIAC player, verbally committed to Georgetown University’s mens soccer program.

Although Rory has won various individual awards, he stressed that his team’s success is much more important than personal achievements. “I’ve won a few individual awards, but not many,” he said. “I’m a defender, so there’s not too much flash when it comes to playing. It’s more grinding and tackling. On the other hand, I have been on a lot of teams that have won tournaments, leagues and championships, and I’ve learned that your team’s success is really what counts.”

Emily Greene
Editor-in-Chief

He has a voice like Mel Allen for the Yankees, Al Michaels from Monday Night Football and covers the NCAA Basketball Tournament like Brent Musburger. Although he may not quite live up to these sports announcer legends, this kid is well on his way. He resides in New Canaan, and his name is Brendon Baker.

Brendon, a freshman, has been acting like a sports journalist by filming his own web show called “Brendon Baker on Shovio” which, according to Brendon, is a unique perspective on sports’ top stories, and a place for sports fans to unite.