“Briana Martinez is probably the most dangerous hitter in the state, as well as the best shortstop. I would venture to say that no one was intentionally walked more than she was.”

Angel Castillo

Head Coach Head coach at Rio Rancho High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-3 senior shortstop led the Rams (28-3) to the Class 5A state championship this past season. Martinez batted .558 with 14 home runs, 45 RBI and 53 runs scored. She also posted a 1.299 slugging percentage and stole 21 bases. A First Team All-Metro and All-District honoree, Martinez was named the District Offensive Player of the Year and was named the Albuquerque Journal’s Best in Preps Softball Player of the Year.

Academic Achievement

Martinez has maintained a B average in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on scholarship at the University of New Mexico beginning this fall.

Exemplary Character

Martinez has volunteered locally on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and has donated her time to youth softball.