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Winners of The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week in March 2025

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week series for March 2025 highlighted exceptional talents and achievements from South Sound high school athletes across multiple sports. Baseball and softball athletes dominated the spotlight, with standout performances such as Daniel Porras's five-RBI game for Gig Harbor and Olivianna Trinidad's remarkable four triples for River Ridge. Basketball players concluded their seasons with stellar displays, including tournament MVP Jeremiah Harshman leading Annie Wright to a state title and Vivien Sweet’s three-hit performance for Peninsula softball.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Auburn Riverside’s Danica Butler (22) reacts to a strike out against Prairie during the 3A District Championship game at the Regional Athletic Complex, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Olympia, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 1: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 24 TO 29)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Olympia outfielder Lincoln Berg pulls in a fly ball during the 4A District 3/4 baseball semifinal game against the Tahoma Bears at Art Wright Field in Kent, Washington, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. By Tony Overman

NO. 2: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 24 TO 29)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Tahoma starting pitcher Adam Jay delivers to the plate during Tuesday afternoon’s baseball game against the Federal Way Eagles at Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Tahoma rallied to win the game, 4-2. By Tony Overman

NO. 3: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 17 TO 22)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Bonney Lake pitcher Aspyn Evanson reacts to a strike against Lincoln during the softball game at Bonney Lake High School, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Bonney Lake, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 4: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 17 TO 22)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

A cork board with motivational phrases hangs in the Panther’s dugout during the softball game against Lincoln at Bonney Lake High School, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Bonney Lake, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 5: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 10 TO 15)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Puyallup senior pitcher Mason Pike is The News Tribune’s All-Area Baseball Player of the Year. He is shown at New Level 360 training facility in Puyallup, Washington, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. By Tony Overman

NO. 6: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 10 TO 15)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Puyallup guard Drew Jones (center) and forward Mason Sonntag (right) celebrate after the Vikings beat West Valley, 53-46, in a Class 4A state basketball tournament semifinal game at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Pete Caster

NO. 7: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 3 TO 8)

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Sumner guard Kawehi Borden (4) dribbles the ball up the court as Davis guard Isa Garcia (33) plays defense during the second quarter of the Class 4A state championship game at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Pete Caster

NO. 8: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 3 TO 8)

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Olympia guard Julian Zapata (13) attempts a shot as North Creek guard Paolo Bonicillo (3) and guard Cris Bonicillo (1) defend during the first quarter of a Class 4A regional round of the state tournament game on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash. By Pete Caster

NO. 9: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (FEB. 24 TO MARCH 1)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Sumner’s Olivia Collins (10) and Emerald Ridge’s Semaj Williams (1) fight for a rebound during the first half of of the girls basketball game at Emerald Ridge High School, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 10: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (FEB. 24 TO MARCH 1)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.