Morgan’s Donadio reaches 1,000-point mark

There was a 1,000-point milestone reached at The Morgan School last week, and another will likely be reached this week in Farmington.

Catie Donadio had 34 points in two wins for Morgan last week, including her 1,000th in Tuesday’s game against North Branford. Donadio will play at Connecticut College next year. She ended last season needing 38 points to reach 1,000.

“It was so hard to imagine Catie not playing her senior year, so I amthrilled that she is not only playing, but she had the opportunity to achieve such a monumental milestone,” Morgan coach Caitlin Woods said in an email. “Basketball is so important to her, and, although she values team success first and foremost, I know she was ecstatic to get that thousandth point with her parents looking on in the window that overlooks the gym.”

Farmington senior EmmaNovajasky is looking to reach that milestone this week in games against Plainville and Southington.

Novajasky, a guard and the team’s only captain, averages 22 points a game. She is a four-year starter whowill go to Western New England in the fall.

Players of the week

Ciara Collins, Bristol Eastern: Collins had 25 points in a 77-33 win over Plainville and 23 in a 65-45 loss to Southington.

Emma Diehl, Bolton: Diehl scored 25 points in a 55-38 win over Coventry.

Catie Donadio, Morgan: Donadio scored her 1,000th career point and had 16 points, including eight free throws, 10 steals, five assists and two blocks in a 47-32 win over North Branford on Tuesday, then scored 28 points in a 56-40 victory over Valley Regional on Saturday.

Beldina Feratovic, Old Saybrook: Feratovic combined for 33 rebounds and 14 points in a pair of wins over Portland and Westbrook.

Maria Galley, SouthWindsor: Galley had 30 points in a 62-42 victory over East Catholic.

Mary McElroy, Simsbury: McElroy hit 11 free throws, including going 8-for-8 from the line in the fourth quarter, to help Simsbury to a 51-40 win over Hall.

Marissa Nudd, Bacon Academy: Nuddhadadouble-double(24points, 16 rebounds) ina69-41winoverWaterford.

Hannah Renzoni, Somers: Renzoni almost had a triple-double — 10 points, 10 rebounds and eight blocks — in a 39-31 victory over Rockville.

ShaniquaThomas, Civic Leadership: Thomas scored a career-high 28 points in a 54-40 win over Weaver on Tuesday.

Tyonna Tyson, Manchester: Tyson had 29 points in a 66-62 victory over South Windsor on Tuesday.

Teams of the week

Mercy: Led by sisters Sophie Hedge (15 points) and Lilly Hedge (14 points), Mercy beat Branford 62-34 on Monday, then rallied to beat Sacred Heart 36-31 on Friday to boost its record to 4-0. Last year, the Tigers, normally a powerhouse team, had a young team and won only ninegames. Lilly Hedgeistheonlysenior starter, along with four sophomores.

East Hartford: The Hornets beat East Catholic last week 46-32 behind 19 points from Shailyn Pinkney. East Hartford is 3-0.

Storylines of the week

SeniorAzaiyah Felderleads Conard: Felder, a senior who is heading to Ohio University in the fall, is averaging 34 points through three games after Conard (2-1) beat Northwest Catholic 55-45 on Tuesday.

Newingtonkeepsrolling: Newington beat Platt 57-24 and Maloney 59-13 to stay unbeaten at 4-0.

Manchester wins a close one: Manchester rebounded from a loss to East Hartford to beat South Windsor 66-62 behind senior Tyonna Tyson’s 29 points and freshman Tiara Tyson’s 16 points.

What to watch this week

Glastonbury at East Hartford, Tuesday: Glastonbury is coming off a two-week quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test after winning its first game over East Catholic and will practice one day before playing East Hartford.

Hand at Mercy, Wednesday: Mercy (4-0) will face off against Hand (3-0) in a key SCC matchup. Mercy is young and so is Hand after losing Sara Wohlgemuth, whoscored 1,517 points in her career, to graduation. The two teams have managed to start the season off on the right foot.