Winners of The News Tribune's Athlete of the Week for April

This list of The News Tribune's Athlete of the Week winners in April illustrates student-athletes who excelled in both baseball and softball, including by pitching shutouts, driving in multiple runs and breaking records.

Athletes like Jacob Barr of Clover Park had dominant games both at the plate and pitching, while Laken Elvig of White River hit home runs and struck out many batters in one week. Standout efforts included Norah Fenton's grand slam and Vivien Sweet's complete game and home run. Repeat appearances by names such as Mason Pike and Sierra Murray highlight continued high-level achievement.

The Heritage Baseball Field 5, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Heritage Recreation Center, in South Hill, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 1: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 31 TO APRIL 5)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tyler Wicke

Lincoln’s Joy Wilde celebrates her three-run home run against Lakes during the game at Lincoln High School, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 2: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (MARCH 31 TO APRIL 5)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tyler Wicke

Tahoma and Federal Way starting pitchers Adam Jay (left) and Orlando Young warm up side-by-side before Tuesday afternoon’s baseball game 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 (APRIL 7 TO 12)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 14, 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. 4: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 7 TO 12)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Puyallup’s Mason Pike (3) throws to first base to out a Curtis player during the baseball game at Curtis Senior High School, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in University Place, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 5: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 14 TO 19)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Emerald Ridge’s Abygale Redwine (22) reacts to scoring a run off a sacrifice bunt during the softball game at Puyallup High School, on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 6: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 14 TO 19)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Curtis’s Riley Angelo (2) looks on between innings during the baseball game against Puyallup at Curtis Senior High School, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in University Place, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 7: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 21 TO 26)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Puyallup’s Amori Hargrove (3) catches the ball in the outfield against Emerald Ridge during the softball game at Puyallup High School, on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 8: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 21 TO 26)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Gig Harbor’s Jayce Corley (8) catches a pop up against Timberline during the baseball game at Sehmel Homestead Park, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Gig Harbor, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 9: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 28 TO MAY 3)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

Lincoln’s Joy Wilde tags the helmet of Lakes’ Alannah Martinez, who is ruled safe, during the game at Lincoln High School, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 10: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (APRIL 28 TO MAY 3)

Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley Tyler Wicke

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