Sofia Cennamo Earns Athlete of the Week Honor in Girls Volleyball

Sofia Cennamo, a junior on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls volleyball team, has been named Joint Motion Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week after a strong opening stretch to the 2026 season.

Coach Jennifer Carvalho shifted Cennamo to the outside position for the first time this season, and the results show in the stat sheet. Cennamo posted 4 kills in a 2-0 win over Oak Knoll on September 9, then followed with 8 kills, 3 service points, and 1 ace in a 2-0 victory over Dayton on September 10. She kept pace in the matches that followed, leading the team with 8 kills against Union on September 14 and adding 9 kills against Linden on September 16.

Through 14 sets this season, Cennamo leads Scotch Plains-Fanwood with 43 kills, along with 16 digs, 19 service points, and 8 aces. As a sophomore in 2025-26, she recorded 61 kills, 44 digs, 70 service points, and 37 aces across 58 sets. With this season's numbers added, her career totals stand at 104 kills, 60 digs, 89 service points, and 45 aces.

Joint Motion Physical Therapy, which sponsors the award, is located at 373 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, across the street from the Stage House Tavern. The office shares a free, handicap-accessible parking lot with the Scotch Plains Public Library. Contact Joint Motion Physical Therapy at 908-322-3202, frontoffice@jointmotionpt.com, or www.jointmotionpt.com.

FAQ

Q: Who is Sofia Cennamo?
A: Sofia Cennamo is a junior on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls volleyball team. She was named Joint Motion Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week for her strong performance during a recent stretch of games.

Q: What position does Sofia Cennamo play?
A: Cennamo plays outside hitter. Coach Jennifer Carvalho shifted her to this position for the first time in the 2026 season, and the change has proven successful.

Q: What were Sofia Cennamo's standout performances?
A: In a span of games from September 9-16, Cennamo posted 4 kills against Oak Knoll, 8 kills against Dayton, 8 kills against Union, and 9 kills against Linden. She leads the team with 43 kills through 14 sets this season.

Q: What are Sofia Cennamo's career statistics?
A: Through the current season, her career totals are 104 kills, 60 digs, 89 service points, and 45 aces. As a sophomore in 2025-26, she had 61 kills, 44 digs, 70 service points, and 37 aces across 58 sets.

Q: Who sponsors the Athlete of the Week award?
A: The award is sponsored by Joint Motion Physical Therapy, located at 373 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. The office shares a free, handicap-accessible parking lot with the Scotch Plains Public Library.

Q: How can I contact Joint Motion Physical Therapy?
A: You can reach Joint Motion Physical Therapy at 908-322-3202, frontoffice@jointmotionpt.com, or www.jointmotionpt.com.