GAMES
RANKINGS
LEADING THE CHARGE: MacArthur's athletes of the year
TEAM OF THE YEAR
GIRLS SOCCER
Undefeated District 14-6A Champions, Bi-District Finalists
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COACH OF THE YEAR
SAUL ZAMORA, Girls Soccer
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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
JESSIKA MARTINEZ // Volleyball District 14-6A MVP, Selected to the 2023 GHVCA Team
Other Player & Team of the Year Finalists (Players in Alphabetical Order)
Tavion Atkinson // Football // First-Team, All-District
Estrella Arriazola // Girls Soccer // Co-District 14-6A MVP
Eric Bonilla / Nicolas Galvan // Tennis // 14-6A Boys Doubles Champs
Darrien Blackshire // Football // First-Team, All-District
Melany Castellanos // Softball // Anchor behind the Plate
Ricardo Cerda // Boys Soccer // 14-6A Goalkeeper of the Year
Sergio Compean Jr. // Tennis // 14-6A Boys Singles Champion
Issac Contreras // Boys Swimming // Rising Senior
Madisson Duran // Girls Soccer // 14-6A Goalkeeper of the Year
Ramiro Encinia // Baseball // Ace of the Baseball Staff
Alejandra Espinoza // Girls Track & Field/Cross Country // Gold in 1600m and 3200m at District
April Galicia // Softball // Heartbeat of the Softball Team
Jennifer Gamez / Adia LaCour // Tennis // 14-6A Girls Doubles Champs
Joselin Gonzalez // Girls Soccer // First-Team, All-District
Sam Hernandez // Boys Basketball // All-District Honorable Mention
Kayla Jones // Volleyball/Girls Track & Field // 14-6A Outstanding Hitter (VB), Gold in Triple Jump at District (T&F)
Victor Juarez // Boys Soccer // 14-6A Defensive Player of the Year
Brian Martinez // Boys T&F / Cross Country // Gold; 1600m, 3200m at District
Ethan Nava / Ashly Ramirez // Tennis // 14-6A Mixed Doubles Champs
Estefania Negrete // Volleyball // 14-6A Outstanding Defensive Player
Nicole Rebolledo // Girls Basketball // Second-Team, All-District
Renata Rebolledo // Girls Basketball // First-Team, All-District
Ian Rocha // Golf // Rising Junior
Ana-Giselle Rodriguez // Girls Swimming // Rising Junior
Alonzo Rubio // Golf // Rising Junior
KEEP SMILING: Big Mac Super Senior Has Plan For Future
APRIL GALICIA’S FAN CLUB RUNS DEEP... WHETHER IT BE TWO OR FOUR-LEGGED.
“I love softball and my teammates, who are my sisters, but I’m obsessed with my dogs,” she laughed. “I take them on walks to clear my head and cuddle with them at night. Astro and Luna fully love me... they are my best friends.”
There is something to be said for girls and their pets, but she truly loves the game.
“Softball is my thing and always has been,” she said. “Being a senior is bittersweet and I’m going to miss my team dearly. It’s a true sisterhood here, filled with great energy. The game has taught me so many lessons, from becoming a better pitcher to communicating with others. It has made me a leader and accountable to something bigger than myself.”
Having a front-row seat for Galicia’s development has been coach Erika Scott.
“I’m sad our time is winding down, but I can’t wait to see her go out into the world and be a shining star,” Scott said. “She is a true leader in the classroom and on the field.”
As a student in the Top 20-percent in the Class of 2024, Galicia has a plan for her future, which is bright.
“I want to play softball in college, and build a career in the field of dentistry,” she said. “I used to have braces growing up and now I love my smile. I want others to love their smile, too.”
While we are all smiles, let’s get to know MacArthur’s ace on the mound.
VYPE: What do you listen to before a big game?
GALICIA: I listen to something to bring my mood down. It relaxes me and helps me focus. Something like Olivia Rodrigo.
VYPE: What is your biggest goal for this season? GALICIA: I want to win district and go a few rounds deep in the playoffs, but I also want to hit my first home run. That’s on my bucket list.
VYPE: What do you like to stream?
GALICIA: I’m a big Youtube fan. I like Cody Ko and Danny Gonzalez. Stuff like that.
VYPE: When watching softball, who do you like to watch?
GALICIA: I love Texas and Oklahoma. Both teams are so good and play an exciting brand of softball.
VYPE: Who is one of your top role models?
GALICIA: Coach (Erika) Scott is such a hard worker but is as funny as she is hard working. She expects a lot because she knows how much talent we have. She wants to get it out of you. She is helping me so much get recruited and that means so much to me.