Who should be this week's El Paso Times' Athlete of The Week? Cast your vote
Who should be the El Paso Children's Hospital high school athlete of the week for Aug. 11-15?
As El Paso Times prepares to unveil its Athlete of the Week poll, readers in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to cast their votes for the top athletes and teams in volleyball and cross country sports. The poll launches on July 29, just ahead of the 2026-27 high school sports season. Voting closes at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 20.
This week's contenders for the top spot in cross country are Kylie Vega from Eastwood, Noah Garcia from Eastwood, Armando Jalil from Clint, Sayuri Ulloa from Burges, Abby Martinez from Ysleta, Iha Swift from Hanks, Raelyn Shavers from Pebble Hills, and Addison Pollock from Pebble Hills. Each athlete has claimed victory in recent meets, showcasing their prowess on the track.
In the volleyball bracket, the spotlight falls on Abby Martinez from Ysleta, who set a school record with 25 kills in a match against Socorro. Iha Swift from Hanks and Raelyn Shavers from Pebble Hills also delivered standout performances, with Shavers amassing 94 assists, 22 digs, and two aces in a single match. Addison Pollock from Pebble Hills added 27 kills, 15 digs, four blocks, and six service aces to her tally.
Lastly, Bel Air's Judith Faulkner earned All-Tournament honors at the Monahans Invite, posting impressive stats in kills, assists, and digs.
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