Scotti Beseda has Been ‘Setting’ Up Fayetteville Volleyball for Success

Freshman Scotti Beseda has quickly made her presence felt with the Fayetteville volleyball team. As a setter, she leads the team in assists with 123, and is second on the team in digs and aces for a Lady Lions team that has jumped out to a 10-2 record and just won the Hearne Tournament over the weekend.

“She’s been really good,” said Fayetteville head coach Clint Jaeger. “She’s got a bright future, and she’s stepped in right away and she doesn’t look like a freshman out there.

“We knew what she was capable of. She’s put in a lot of time with club teams and camps and other stuff. We knew she was coming and she’s stepped in and done an awesome job.”

We’re proud to honor Scotti Beseda as this week’s Fayette County Athlete of the Week:

1. What have the first two weeks of your freshman year been like?

“They have been good. It’s a lot of work, a lot to get used to, but it’s been fun having volleyball practice after school. It’s been a lot of fun.”

2. What is the key to being a good setter in volleyball?

“It’s getting everybody the ball, setting up the plays, and bringing out the best in all of your different players.”

3. You have a unique first name – Scotti. Is there an interesting story about why your parents named you that?

“My grandpa was named Scott. My parents wanted to name me something related to that, but they didn’t want it to be too masculine, so they named me Scotti.”

4. Orsak’s is an iconic restaurant in Fayetteville. What is your go-to order there?

“I get a small chicken tenders with double fries and I usually get a lemonade and I also like to get an ice cream.”

5. If you could have dinner with three famous people who would you pick?

“I’d like to have dinner with Madisen Skinner, she’s the outside on the UT volleyball team, Caitlyn Clark (basketball star) and Madison Beer (singer).”

6. What do you want to be when you grow up?

“Anything related to athletics. I would like to be a broadcaster. Being an athlete would be great. I also like floral design. That would be cool to have a flower shop.”

7. What’s the best vacation you’ve ever been on?

“This summer we went on a road trip to the Grand Canyon and did a lot of other stops along the way.”

8. What part of your volleyball game are you most proud of and what part do you feel like you need to work on the most?

“The part I need to work on the most is I’m not really consistent in serving. My favorite part of my game is my quick decision making.”

9. What others sports do you plan to do in high school?

“I plan on doing basketball, volleyball of course, and track, and I want to try tennis or golf.”