Guilford Students Named SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month

Guilford’s John Reagle and Allison Stephens were among the 12 student-athletes from six high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for May — the ninth and final month of the program for the school year.

Now in its ninth year, The SportsCenter of Connecticut/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program honors outstanding young men and women each month during the school year.

“Many thanks to the Sports Center of Connecticut for its support of the SCC and the Scholar Athlete of the Month program,” SCC Commissioner Al Carbone said. “This conference has been proud of its success for the last 20-plus years, and to be able to recognize outstanding young men and women who demonstrate the desire and ability to succeed solidifies what the SCC is all about.”

Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letter-winner and have a 3.0/B average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as: being a positive role model; helping teammates overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; or putting the needs of the team before themselves.

Sports Center of CT/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month recipients and receive a certificate, commemorative T-shirt and a SportsCenter of Connecticut activity pass.

Reagle, a three-sport (cross country, indoor and outdoor track) captain and standout for the Indians, has been impressive in the classroom. Ranked in the top 30 percent of his class, Reagle sported a 3.6 grade-point average and was a member of the National and French honor societies.

A CAPT Scholar, Reagle was a member of the Debate Team and served as co-President of the French Honor Society.

“I do not know of a young man more deserving or more humble than John Reagle and his ability to lead by example for his peers,” Guilford outdoor track coach Chris Skaggs said.

Stephens, a three-sport (soccer, indoor track and softball) standout for the Indians, has been a stellar performer in the classroom. Ranked among the top 20 percent of her class, Stephens sported a 3.8 grade point average.

A CAPT Scholar, Stephens was a member of the National Honor Society and earned All-State Choir honors. She served as captain of the Indians’ softball squad, and was a two-time SCC All-Hammonasset Division soccer honoree.

“Allison has been a leader on our team, always assisting younger players to be the best they can be,” Guilford softball coach Steve Zajac said. “Her sportsmanship and scholarship are impeccable.”