Abel Aleman, Merced; Heather Parker, Buhach Colony
Here are the Merced Allstate Athletes of the Week for Oct. 19-Oct. 25, 2013.
Abel AlemanSchool: Merced
Sport: Cross Country
Class: Senior
The Week: Aleman helped the Bears win the Merced County Championship this past weekend at Atwater High. Aleman won the individual title with a time of 15 minutes and 56 seconds at the 3-mile course. Aleman is hoping to lead Merced to a CCC championship this season.
Heather Parker
School: Buhach Colony
Sport: Golf
Class: Senior
The Week: Parker won the Central California Conference title at the CCC Tournament last week at Stevinson Ranch Golf Course. The Buhach Colony senior recorded a round of 86 to best all golfer to qualify for this week's Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 South Tournament.
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This story was originally published October 23, 2013 at 2:01 PM with the headline "Abel Aleman, Merced; Heather Parker, Buhach Colony."