Wrestler Jamie Franco earns ‘Athlete of the Week' honors

Central Valley - Monroe-Woodbury Varsity wrestler Jamie Franco has been named the high school’s “Athlete of the Week” for this week, according to Athletic Director Ron Montalto. “Jamie, who placed second in the New York State championships last year (at 112 pounds), is off to a great start this season,” said Varsity Wrestling Coach Steve Fischbein. “He is 7-0 and has defeated two former state place finishers already this season.” Franco, who is a 10th grader, has 96 career wins as of Dec. 15.