Belen Castillo, Golden Valley; Ryan Martinez, Le Grand

Belen Castillo

School: Golden Valley

Sport: Volleyball

Class: Junior

Position: Outside Hitter

The Week:  Castillo racked up 14 kills, 11 digs, six aces and five blocks in a 26-24, 25-18, 25-14 win over Buhach Colony. She added 15 kills and four aces in a 25-19, 25-19, 25-16 win over Turlock.

Ryan Martinez

School: Le Grand

Sport: Football

Class: Senior

Position: Running back

The Week:  Martinez ran for 315 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Bulldogs to a 33-20 win over Mariposa in the Green and Gold Bowl last week. 

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This story was originally published November 7, 2013 at 10:28 AM with the headline "Belen Castillo, Golden Valley; Ryan Martinez, Le Grand."