Waukee volleyball player Allie Ruddy and Indianola boys cross country runner Reed Robbins were voted the Des Moines Register's female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of Sept. 7-13.

Ruddy won female Athlete of the Week with 52% of the vote.

Ruddy had a fantastic match on defense to help the 5A No. 3 Waukee volleyball team outlast No. 4 Ankeny in five sets, 25-21, 19-25, 25-18, 18-25, 15-7, on Sept. 9 at Ankeny.

Ruddy finished the match with 38 digs — an average of 7.6 per set. She also chipped in four assists.

Robbins won male Athlete of the Week with 44% of the vote. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Robbins powered the 4A No. 8 Indianola boys cross country team to victory at the Bobcat Invitational in Marshalltown on Sept. 11.

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