Basketball player T.J. McPike chosen M-W ‘athlete of the week' for Dec. 15

Central Valley - Tenth grader T.J. McPike was chosen Monroe-Woodbury High School’s “athlete of the week” for Dec. 15, for his play with the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team formerly coached by the late Jim Taravella, athletic director Ron Montalto announced. McPike started his high school varsity career by coming off the bench and scoring 12 points. He connected on all four of his shots from 3-point range. His coaches said his constant hustle and playmaking abilities have earned him a more prominent role in the team’s rotation.