North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week fuels run to sectional final

Lucy Villamar, a junior libero at Bogota High School, has become the North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week, presented by HSS. Villamar's success in volleyball has been driven by skills she developed playing tennis as a child. Living in a town where volleyball is incredibly popular, she transitioned to volleyball in middle school and quickly excelled. Villamar's athleticism and coordination from tennis helped her adapt to the larger ball and higher nets of volleyball.

Since joining the Bucs, Villamar has been instrumental in the team's success, helping them reach the North Group 1 final for the first time in three years. She has contributed 80 digs, 44 service points, and 10 aces in the first three rounds of the tournament. Villamar's consistent performance, including making at least 24 digs in every match, has been crucial to Bogota's success.

In a recent sectional final loss to Verona, Villamar made 20 digs and served 18 points, including 2 aces, in a 25-15, 25-17, and 25-10 victory. This performance highlighted her importance to the team, as her passing consistency and serve-receive skills can make or break a game. Bogota's coach, Brad DiRupo, emphasized that Villamar's stats are a testament to her importance in the team's success.

Beyond volleyball, Villamar is also involved in club volleyball year-round and is considering a career in human resources management. She has received support from her mother, a human resources professional, and hopes to follow in her footsteps. Villamar's accomplishments and dedication to volleyball have made her a standout athlete in the North Jersey area.