The senior outside hitter was once again Cinco Ranch’s go-to scoring option and was there when her team needed her, carrying a huge offensive load in arguably their most challenging match in district play. Martinez used her power to beat blockers and defenders on most occasions, but also turned to tips and smart shots every once in a while, creating doubt across the net. Perhaps more important than her high-scoring volume was the fact that she delivered in critical moments of the match. Martinez also played an important role in serve-receive, efficiently handling the serves that went her way.

The only returning starting hitter from Cinco’s last year’s team that advanced all the way to the State Championship match, Martinez is their main offensive weapon this season and has been handling that role well. She’s been as consistent as ever and displayed impressive maturity against Tompkins, not forcing plays when out of system and avoiding errors. The Falcons had no answers to Martinez’s firepower and she was the one who got on the ball at the end of long rallies or in key moments of sets. The outside hitter also did a good job with her passing and produced some nice digs.

A key piece for Cinco Ranch during her entire high school career, Martinez will be even more important to them in her senior year. The outside hitter is the team’s main offensive weapon and was set quite often at the left, the right and the middle back positions, scoring at a good rate by using her explosiveness and solid decision-making. Martinez also seems more engaged and active defensively, generating several transition plays with her digs at the back. She also did a solid job with her passing and was very effective with her blocking.