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

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

This list of curated articles spotlights high school athletes recognized as The News Tribune's Athlete of the Week.

Bryson Allen showcases impressive rushing skills, leading in both yards and touchdowns for Franklin Pierce football. Lillian Banks makes headlines in soccer by clinching decisive wins for White River. Kayla Pope dominates on the soccer field for Tumwater. Naesirhc White of Mount Tahoma stands out in football with significant yard gains and touchdowns.

Puyallup wide receiver J'Isaiah Mitchell (1) is chased down by Sumner linebacker Lance McGee (9) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game at Sparks Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 1: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (SEPT. 29 TO OCT. 4)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Sept. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley, Tyler Wicke

Gig Harbor senior Sage Sturrock (18) pressures Lakes junior Danielle Dungca (2) for control of the ball during a game on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Lakewood, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 2: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (SEPT. 29 TO OCT. 4)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Sept. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tyler Wicke, Jon Manley

Gig Harbor senior Emmalee Snell (17) and Lakes senior Braelyn Carey (30) fight for control of the ball during a game on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Lakewood, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 3: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (OCT. 13 TO 18)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. | Published October 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley, Tyler Wicke

Sumner running back Lance McGee (9) breaks away from Curtis defenders to carry the ball into the end zone for a touchdown on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Sumner, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 4: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (OCT. 13 TO 18)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. | Published October 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley, Tyler Wicke

Lakes quarterback Jadis Lefono (10) prepares to throw the ball during a game against Capital on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Lakewood, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 5: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (OCT. 20 TO 25)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. | Published October 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley, Tyler Wicke

Curtis libero Elaina Duong (4) digs the ball against the Kennedy Catholic Lancers during the volleyball match at Curtis Senior High School, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in University Place, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 6: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (OCT. 20 TO 25)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. | Published October 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley, Tyler Wicke

Mount Tahoma running back Felix Diaz (3) is spun down by Lincoln linebacker Carl Jackson (13) during the first half of the game at Lincoln High School, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 7: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (OCT. 27 TO NOV. 1)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. | Published November 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Manley, Tyler Wicke

Curtis Vikings celebrates a point against the Kennedy Catholic Lancers during the volleyball match at Curtis Senior High School, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in University Place, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 8: WINNER OF THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (OCT. 27 TO NOV. 1)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. | Published November 3, 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.