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Staples' Michael Reale winds up before taking a shot during a boys lacrosse game against Weston in Westport, Connecticut on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016.
Staples' Michael Reale winds up before taking a shot during a boys lacrosse game against Weston in Westport, Connecticut on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016.
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GFA junior Kate Paliotta began playing lacrosse in 7th grade, and is committed to play at Northwestern University.
GFA junior Kate Paliotta began playing lacrosse in 7th grade, and is committed to play at Northwestern University.
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The Westport News Athletes of the Week for the Week of April 6-12.

MALE

Michael Reale

SCHOOL: Staples

GRADE: 12th

SPORT: Lacrosse

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Scored four goals and had two assists in a 13-12 win over Fox Lane (New York) April 9. The Wreckers are off to a 4-0 start to this season behind a strong attack.

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Kate Paliotta

SCHOOL: Greens Farms Academy

GRADE: 11th

SPORT: Lacrosse

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Scored 11 goals in a pair of wins — 13-6 over St. Luke’s and 20-2 over Westover. The Dragons are off to an undefeated start this spring behind their strong midfield led by Paliotta.