College Achievements By Students From Southington

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT

• The women's cross country team at Eastern Connecticut State University began its fall 2019 season with six new runners and nine returning runners. Among the student athletes is Kailey Schmarr of Southington, who majors in Pre-Elementary Education.

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT

• A pair of student-athletes from Southington are on fall rosters at Sacred Heart, a Division I university. Senior Joey Zacchia, a graduate of Xavier High School, plays on the men's soccer team, while senior Allie Rinaldi, a Southington High School alumnae, is on the women's rugby team.

University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

• Three student-athletes from Southington are members of the UConn football team roster this fall. They are junior Jay Rose, redshirt freshman Tim O'Shea and freshman Jacob Flynn.

University of Hartford, West Hartford CT

• Rosters for fall teams at the University of Hartford include three student-athletes from Southington. Sophomore Nick Benjamin, a criminal justice major, and redshirt freshman Evan Daddora, a marketing major, are members of the men's soccer team. Senior Sean Garrison, a marketing major, runs on the men's cross country team.