Spotlights on Brookfield HS athletes Gabe Silva and Abigail Luizzi 

BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Gabe Silva has been a pillar of the Brookfield HS baseball program for the last 4 years. Breaking out as a freshman on Varsity in 2019, Gabe established himself as a leader, while becoming the outstanding player that he is today. Silva has been a 3 year Varsity starter (4 if not for Covid), and in 2021, he was nominated to the All-Patriot Division team.

In his high school career at the plate, Gabe has racked up 40 hits – 29 singles, 8 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, and 13 stolen bases. He is off to a great start this year – hitting .568 with a .636 on base percentage. Gabe has been lights-out on the mound. In the past two seasons he holds a 6-1 record including 6 saves, and has a staggering 123 strikeouts. All while being a positive role model to his peers, both on and off the field.

Gabe received an athletic scholarship and will be continuing his baseball career at Thomas Jefferson University.

Abigail Luizzi 

Abigail Luizzi is a senior and has been a member of the Brookfield Varsity Softball team for 4 years. In fact, she’s been playing softball since she was 6 years old in the Brookfield Park and Rec leagues. As her career progressed she joined elite travel teams Brookfield Burn and Ridgefield Rebels.  In her Junior year she was an All Patriot Division selection.  Abby loves the game and has emerged as a leader on and off the field. As team captain and catcher, she encourages and cheers on her teammates and always has a positive attitude on the field. She is often heard saying in the dugout how much she LOVES her team. Her future plans are to study elementary education.

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