Athlete of the Month: Ricardo Martinez
Freshman midfielder Ricardo Martinez, #17, is the November Athlete of the Month for LAMC Men's Soccer. Martinez was on fire in November, doubling his season goals from six to twelve in three outstanding home games.
Martinez scored two goals apiece in each of Mission's last three regular-season games, accounting for six of the Eagles' 10 goals in their two wins against Allan Hancock and Santa Barbara and their tie against No. 13-ranked Oxnard. He was credited with game-winners against the Bulldogs and the Vaqueros.
Martinez's offensive hot streak was crucial to Mission's 3rd-place finish in the Western State Conference and their entry into CCCAA regional playoffs. He is expected to return as a key player for the Eagles in the 2019.
"As a freshman, Ricky stepped up," Head Coach Alberto Rosas said. "He's a self-motivated kid and he works hard off the field, and you can see how that shows in the games and the high-pressure environment."