In between sets, the game paused to honor Kardyn Martinez for reaching 500 career kills. She was congratulated by her family, including her sister Kaydence Martinez who secretly came up from Eastern Oregon University to support Kardyn’s accomplishment.
February 5, 2026
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MLHS’s Martinez signs with E. Oregon
MOSES LAKE — Mavericks volleyball player Kardyn Martinez signed her letter of intent with Eastern Oregon University to play soccer Thursday after earning recognition on the pitch while playing club soccer. Though it was nerve wracking for the day to arrive, she said, she is excited for what is to come. “There's nothing that can really prepare you for it, but I'm super excited, and I'm super thankful that everybody could be here and support me. It's a huge support system with (the volleyball team), I have everybody's back and they have my back, so it's just really exciting,” Martinez said.