San Diego’s Athletes of the Week include playoff stars in golf, volleyball, tennis and football

A look at the best high school athletes in San Diego over the last week


San Diego’s Athletes of the Week include playoff stars in golf, volleyball, tennis and football + ' Main Photo'
Sabrina SunSabrina Sun

Sabrina Sun

Carlsbad

Girls golf

Finishing with a 3-over par 75 at Torrey Pines North, the Lancer freshman captured the section crown by a single stroke after shooting a 1-under at Balboa Park in the two-day tournament.

Ivanna Rivera-VargasIvanna Rivera-Vargas

Ivanna Rivera-Vargas

Eastlake

Girls volleyball

The senior finished with a match-high 11 kills as Eastlake beat Rancho Bernardo in the section Division 1 title match, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23.

Samantha ChengSamantha Cheng

Samantha Cheng

Mt. Carmel

Girls tennis

Rallying from a second-set loss, the senior defended her San Diego Section singles championship with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 victory over Canyon Hills’ Hannah Lov-Truong at the Balboa Tennis Club.

Kaleb RunkleKaleb Runkle

Kaleb Runkle

Christian

Football

The sophomore quarterback was 23 of 32 passing for 290 yards and three touchdowns during Christians 28-26 win in the first round of the San Diego Section Division 2 playoffs.

Danielle MutteraDanielle Muttera

Daniella Muttera

University City

Girls volleyball

Amassing 14 kills to go with three key service aces, the junior led the Centurions to a 25-20, 25-22, 20-26, 25-19 victory over La Jolla Country Day to secure the section Division 2 title.

Brianna HernandezBrianna Hernandez

Brianna Hernandez

Southwest-San Diego

Girls volleyball

Collecting 10 kills, the juinior led the Raiders to a come-from-behind 24-26, 25-18, 25-20, 25-23 victory over tenacious Orange Glen to capture the section Division 5 championship.