Polk State College

FRESHMAN SEASON (2026)
Mariano Castano played in 20 matches with 12 starts for Polk State as a freshman. She finished third on the team in kills per set (1.45) and digs per set (1.16). Castano set a season-high with nine kills in contests against Seward County Community College on Aug. 28 and Eastern Florida State College on Oct. 14. In the 3-2 win over Eastern Florida, Castano also set a season-high with 12 digs. Castano finished with two total blocks on four occasions, including in three straight matches on Aug. 28 and 29 against Cisco College, Arizona Western College, and Ranger College. She finished with two aces against Eastern Florida on Sept. 26 and Daytona State on Oct. 7. 

BIO:
A native of Colombia, Mariana Castano played the 2025 season at DME Academy where she won the Coaches Award. She was named to the Under Armour All-Tournament Team for the 18U division. A fiery competitor on the court, Castano is an introvert off of it.