Toni Scancarello named Monroe-Woodbury's 'Athlete of the Week'

CENTRAL VALLEY — Sophomore Toni Scancarello, a member of the Monroe-Woodbury Varsity Volleyball team coached by Karen Zuzek, has been selected as the high school's “Athlete of the Week” for the period ending Oct. 14.
"When you think of the Athlete of the Week you often think of the player who scored the winning point or goal, had the most points or kills, as in volleyball, or the player that had the big save or defensive play of the game," Coach Zuzek wrote in the press release announcing the selection. "Too often we forget about the player that is asked to come off the bench in a crucial situation and is expected to perform at their highest level without the benefit of being able to get 'into' the game along with her teammates.
"Also often forgotten is the teammate that always tries her best and always cheers her teammates on regardless of her playing time," the coach added. "The teammate that keeps her team in a close match or brings them back at the right time because she is so positive and supportive. Monroe-Woodbury Varsity Volleyball has this type of player. She leads our bench, pregame cheers and time-out cheers. They would not be the same without her.
"I have always said, 'A team is only as good as its bench.' Monroe-Woodbury’s Varsity Volleyball team has this type of bench. It is lead by a young lady who never gives up, supports her teammates from the court as well as the bench and not only rallies our team but also our fans. I have to say we have won several very close matches because of this young lady and her leadership.
"She recently came off the bench when our players were struggling to get into a rhythm and played an amazing game," Zuzek added. "She had several unbelievable saves due to her skill, determination, and hustle. She turned the momentum of the game around, enabling us to secure a win."