Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

The Tire Recycle Urban Athlete of the Week is Paolo Racano of the Miles Macdonell Buckeyes volleyball team.

This 6’3” opposite hitter helped lead the Buckeyes to a silver medal at the Boston Pizza Provincial Volleyball Championships.  He was named the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Players Choice Award winner and led his team in their quarter-final victory with 28 kills and a kill efficiency of 64%.  Coach Tim Au states, “Paolo is a very dynamic attacker.  He is a big leaper and attacks at all different angles. Paolo hits a heavy ball and is difficult to defend against.”

In grade 12, he maintains an 80% academic average, while also participating in basketball.