WGHS’ Mancuso Honored by MercNews

Today’s edition of the San Jose Mercury News names WG High School (graduated) senior Marcus Mancuso to the paper’s all-star volleyball team:

Mancuso earned most valuable player honors in the Mount Hamilton Division and then backed it up with a dominating performance in the playoffs, leading the Rams to their first Central Coast Section championship. He had 24 kills in a CCS semifinal win over Harker and added 24 kills and nine digs in the Division II title match against Valley Christian. “He basically willed us to the win in the championship,” Willow Glen Coach Jef Wind said.

The mercury also singled out other Rams for “honorable mention” in boys volleyball, including setter Greg Belgum, Willow Glen and outside hitter Joe Davis.

WGHS varsity volleyball coach Jef Wind was also named the team’s honorary coach:

In his 11th year coaching the Rams, Wind led his team on an undefeated run through the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Mount Hamilton Division. Then the Rams won their first CCS title by defeating Harker in the semifinals and Valley Christian in five games to win the Division II crown. Known for his laid-back approach and Hawaiian shirts, Wind is nonetheless a fierce competitor, and his team took on his persona. “Coach Wind is real fiery,” senior Marcus Mancuso said. “He’s tough, but he knows what he is talking about.”

Congratulations to Marcus, Joe, Greg, and Coach Win!