SCC’s October 2024 Athletes of Month, presented by j.roo’s of North Haven
The Southern Connecticut Conference, with the support of presenting sponsor j.roo’s of North Haven, is naming a female and male athlete of the month during the academic year. It is the third year that j.roo’s has sponsored the Athlete of Month award. Each recipient receives a certificate and $25 gift card to j.roo’s.
Laney Smith, soccer, Mercy
Laney led the Tigers to an outstanding 9-0-1 record in the month of October, scoring 11 goals and assisted on nine others. Behind Laney’s two goals, the Tigers defeated Amity Regional, 4-3, in the SCC championship game on October 28.
Luke Cushing, cross country, Amity Regional
Luke ran four races in the month of October, finishing first in the SCC Divisional (15:16) on October 2 and SCC championship (15:35) on October 16. On October 26, he finished second in the Class L state championship (15:59) at Wickham Park before placing second at the State Open five days later (15:42).
