Maria Viola was selected Tuesday as the California Pacific Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Year as selected by the conference's executive committee.Viola, a women's basketball player at William Jessup University with a 3.72 GPA, is a 2008 Nevada Union graduate and a native of Rough and Ready."Every year I am inspired by the student-athletes nominated for these top conference awards. They are the not only outstanding athletes but have excelled in the classroom and are making a difference on their campuses and in their communities," Commissioner Don Ott said. "Maria is incredibly deserving and I'm proud to have her …