Player of the Week for Week 10
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Come on…I know you haven’t forgotten.
Yes, yes, this is absurdly late. I don’t know what to say other than…Blame the Giants. Their incredible Super Bowl left me mentally spent on Sunday, so I got the week off on the wrong foot.
At any rate, this week’s choice is one for the coaches…to all of you who preach fundamentals and feel like your words fall on deaf ears, here’s one bound to make you happy…
Player of the Week, Week 10: Alex Venuto, Ossining  The sophomore guard had a terrific week last week in victories over Hen Hud and Peekskill. She averaged 22.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 3.0 SPG, and 2.0 APG, but it was her free throw shooting that stood out most. Venuto made 19 of 19 in the two games, including a remarkable 17 of 17 in an 87-77 win over Peekskill, which was feisty after its lineup returned at full strength.
Venuto scored 33 points vs. Peekskill, but her FT shooting made it all the more impressive. Ossining obviously needed most of those to hold the Red Devils at bay, so you know the freebies came in the clutch. Clearly, it is on the short list of the performances of the year.
Runners-up: Bianca Kowgios, Maria Regina (18, 7, 8, and 7 vs. Victory); Brittany Shields, Haldane (broke school scoring record).
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on Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 2:14 pm by Josh Thomson. 
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Josh Thomson has done some of everything since joining The Journal News in March 2003. He began working for the Gannett weeklies during the winter of 2002 as a freelance writer. He joined the daily staff soon after and has since covered various high school and pro sports. Away from sportswriting, Josh lives in Westchester and spends his free time either with his wife, Sarah, or expertly managing his various championship-winning fantasy sports teams. He's visited 21 major-league baseball stadiums and insists that Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are the best by far. Josh graduated from Carmel High School in 1998, then went to Boston University, where, in 2002, he received a degree in communications with a minor in history.
Al-e-e-ex Ven-u-u-to !!
Well deserving!
congrats to alex!
Way to go ALEX!! and you brought your shooting charms to your alma mata today. Thanks! Kepp the Ossining season going!!! COUNTY CENTER ON THE HORIZON.