Name: Connor Verde

School: Batavia , senior

Sport: Boys soccer

What he did: In a game against Kaneland, Verde scored two goals, including the eventual game-winner, to help the Bulldogs to a 4-2 victory, snapping a 28-game winless streak.

Verde was selected the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week based on an online vote.

Here is his Q&A with sports reporter Joel Boenitz.

You had two goals to secure the team’s first win in 28 games. What was the feeling of finally snapping that streak?

Verde: It was just so great. My team has worked so hard for it, and our coaches have pushed us in practices and in games, so finally getting that win was such a good feeling.

You scored your first goal not even a minute into the contest. What was it like getting on the board that early?

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