ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: ANNIE SCEPKOVA

a female volleyball player waiting for the ball
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Annie Scepkova
Senior, Key West
Volleyball

“She is crucial in our offense. When we get the pass to use her and Audrey (Smith), the level of play and team performance elevates tremendously.” – Conchs coach Sarah Eckert

Key West senior Annie Scepkova has been a force on the court for the Conchs since her freshman year, and her skills have grown every season. Against Coral Shores last week, Scepkova amassed nine kills, five aces, two digs and one block, making her an offensive and defensive threat. Coach Sarah Eckert was not alone in her praise for Scepkova, saying, “Annie really stood out and did a fantastic job for us on Tuesday. Even Coral Shores coach Sam (Ovalle) commented after the game that her fast tempo attacks were incredible.” For her dependable and exceptional play and positive attitude, Key West’s Annie Scepkova is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Tracy McDonald
Tracy McDonald fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.