09-03-2025
Vote: Who should be the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week?
During the winter sports championship season, high school athletes throughout the Salem-Keizer area delivered outstanding performances on the biggest stage.
This week's Maps Credit Union high school girls Athlete of the Week nominees are:
Sarahi Chavez, McKay wrestling
Marlina Martinez, McNary wrestling
Runon Muroya, Western Christian basketball
Polly Olliff, Dallas wrestling
Jennifer Soto, North Salem wrestling
Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving at The poll closes at 11 a.m. Thursday.
McKay senior captured her second consecutive state wrestling title when she won the 100-pound title March 1 at the OSAA Class 6A/5A wrestling state championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Chavez won the final by a second-round technical fall — and did so despite competing with a ruptured cruciate ligament.
McNary sophomore Marlina Martinez captured her first state wrestling title when she won the 110-pound title March 1 at the OSAA Class 6A/5A wrestling state championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Martinez won the final by third-round technical fall.
Western Christian senior Runon Muroya scored 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting and tallied four assists March 7 to lead the Pioneers to a 54-27 win over Weston-McEwen in the Class 2A state semifinals at Pendleton Convention Center.
Dallas senior Polly Olliff captured her third consecutive state wrestling title when she won the 115-pound title March 1 at the OSAA Class 6A/5A state championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Olliff won the final by a 10-3 decision.
North Salem senior Jennifer Soto captured her first state wrestling title when she won the 235-pound title March 1 at the OSAA Class 6A/5A state championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Soto won the final by fall.
To submit an Athlete of the Week nomination, please email Statesman Journal sports reporter Jarrid Denney at JDenney@ with the athlete's name, stats and any other relevant information about the performance they are being nominated for.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Vote for Maps Credit Union Salem-area girls Athlete of the Week
