Student Athlete of the Week is the longest running franchise in Valley television, dating back to the mid-80's. Every Thursday during the school year, we feature an area athlete who excels in sports and, more importantly, the classroom.

If you know a high school athlete who's got game, and the grade point average to match, send in a nomination to bcastrovince@myvalleysports.com. Please include the student's name, school, sport, list of accomplishments, GPA, and a contact number for his/her head coach.

Watch MyValleySports.com on WYTV 33 every Thursday at 6 and 11PM to see who is the next Student Athlete of the Week.

Bill is the main sports anchor for WYTV. He's been with Big Board Sports since St. Patrick's Day of 1998, and the party continues!  Bill has been with myvalleysports.com since its launch in 2008.

A native of Euclid, Ohio, Bill says the Mahoning Valley has a true passion for sports, which makes it feel like home. His favorite assignment is "Student Athlete of the Week," but he also enjoys covering all high school sports, the Youngstown State Penguins, and the Browns.

Bill graduated with honors from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in 1994. Besides sports, he enjoys music, movies, and spending time with his niece and nephew.

He can be seen weekdays on 33 News at 6 and 11PM.