Herald-News Athlete of the Week: Providence’s Jovanny Gonzalez

Name: Jovanny GonzalezSchool: Providence, seniorSport: SoccerWhy he was selected: Gonzalez put together an impressive two-game stretch during the Celtics postseason run, recording three goals and two assists. He scored twice and added an assist in Providence’s 5-2 win over Marian Catholic on Oct. 20 before contributing a goal and an assist in the Celtics’ 2-0 regional championship victory over St. Rita on Oct. 24.Gonzalez was selected as the Herald-News Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Do you have any nicknames?Gonzalez: My nicknames are Jova or Gio.How old were you when you first started playing soccer, and what got you interested in the sport?Gonzalez: I first started playing soccer when I was six years old. I started because my doctor recommended to my parents that I join a sport because of how much energy I had. And because I come from a soccer family that was the first option.What position do you play, and what do you enjoy most about playing it?Gonzalez: I play center mid o