Mariyah Banks, Golden Valley; Kris Turner-Jackson, Merced

Here are the Merced Allstate Athletes of the Week for Nov. 9-Nov. 15, 2013.

Kris Turner-JacksonSchool: MercedSport: FootballClass: SeniorPosition: Running backThe Week: Turner-Jackson ran for a career-high 207 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Bears to a 28-9 win over Golden Valley to help Merced keep the Mayor's Cup.

Mariyah BanksSchool: Golden ValleySport: Cross CountryClass: SeniorThe Week: Banks finished seventh overall in the Sac-Joaquin Sub-Section Division 1 race at Frogtown with a time of 20 minutes and 16 seconds. Banks qualified for next week's section meet in Folsom.

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This story was originally published November 13, 2013 at 11:56 AM with the headline "Mariyah Banks, Golden Valley; Kris Turner-Jackson, Merced."