Winners of The News Tribune’s Athletes of the Week (Feb. 6 to Feb. 11)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week (Feb. 6 to Feb. 11) in basketball, boys wrestling and girls wrestling.
Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winners are:
Noah Seabrands, Enumclaw boys basketball — Scored 18 points in a win over rival White River as the Hornets closed out a 2A SPSL title.
Aidan Anderson, North Thurston wrestling — Won the 3A Region 1 title in the 285-pound weight class, pinning Timberline’s Malaki Avendano.
Sloane Kruger, Black Hills wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 2 title in the 100-pound weight class, defeating Centralia’s Luna Martinez by decision, 11-1.
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BASKETBALL
Ray Adams, North Thurston boys basketball — Posted a double-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and two steals in a loss to rival Timberline in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Alex Conner, Kentridge boys basketball — Scored a team-high 22 points in a loss to Curtis in the opening round of the 4A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Carter DeRosier, Enumclaw boys basketball — Scored a game-high 19 points in a win over rival White River as the Hornets closed out a 2A SPSL title.
Zoom Diallo, Curtis boys basketball — Scored a game-high 26 points in a win over Kentridge in the opening round of the 4A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Oliviyah Edwards, Lincoln girls basketball — Posted a double-double with a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds, and added three assists and two steals in a win over Todd Beamer in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Sydney Esperanze, Kentridge girls basketball — Scored a game-high 17 points in a win over Puyallup in an opening-round, loser-out game in the 4A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Parker Gerrits, Olympia boys basketball — Scored a game-high 29 points in a win over Tahoma in the opening round of the 4A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Kaylia Heidelberg, Peninsula girls basketball — Scored a game-high 29 points and added six rebounds in a win over rival Gig Harbor in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Brooklyn Hicks, Timberline boys basketball — Scored a team-high 19 points, and added six rebounds, five assists and three steals in a win over rival North Thurston in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Vivian Kingston, White River girls basketball — Scored a game-high 21 points in a loss to rival Enumclaw.
Dreanna Jackson, Todd Beamer girls basketball — Scored a team-high 15 points, and added five rebounds and three steals in a loss to Lincoln in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Ryah McGriff, Emerald Ridge girls basketball — Scored a game-high 11 points in a win over Kentwood in the opening round of the 4A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Soraya Ogaldez, North Thurston girls basketball — Scored a game-high 22 points, and added five rebounds, five assists and two steals in a win over rival Timberline in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Riley Peschek, Gig Harbor girls basketball — Posted a double-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and five assists in a loss to rival Peninsula in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Jaylen Petty, Auburn boys basketball — Scored a game-high 21 points in a win over Stadium in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Rylan Ramos, White River boys basketball — Scored a team-high 14 points in a loss to rival Enumclaw.
Baaroc Rivers, Stadium boys basketball — Scored a team-high 18 points in a loss to Auburn in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Noah Seabrands, Enumclaw boys basketball — Scored 18 points in a win over rival White River as the Hornets closed out a 2A SPSL title.
Carl Schreck, Capital boys basketball — Scored 24 points in a win over Kent-Meridian in an opening-round, loser-out game in the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Jazmyn Shipp, Bonney Lake girls basketball — Scored a game-high 24 points in a win over Auburn Mountainview in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Thad TenKley, North Thurston boys basketball — Scored a game-high 23 points, and added seven rebounds and two steals in a loss to rival Timberline in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
Charlee Torgison, Enumclaw girls basketball — Scored a team-high 16 points in a win over rival White River.
Luvens Valcin, Auburn boys basketball — Scored 20 points in a win over Stadium in the opening round of the 3A West Central/Southwest district tournament.
BOYS WRESTLING
Aidan Anderson, North Thurston wrestling — Won the 3A Region 1 title in the 285-pound weight class, pinning Timberline’s Malaki Avendano.
Jacob Barney, Kentridge wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 152-pound weight class, defeating Lake Stevens’ Brandon Resor by decision, 10-8.
Kayle Bearson, Thomas Jefferson wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 132-pound weight class, defeating Mount Tahoma’s Tavarre Lee by decision, 3-1.
Andres Capilla-Zamudio, Tenino wrestling — Won the 1A Region 2 title in the 285-pound weight class, pinning Eatonville’s Carsen Pero.
Curtis Carlisle, Rogers wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 106-pound weight class, defeating Bellarmine’s Hayden Sternod.
Devan Carter, Graham-Kapowsin wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 160-pound weight class, defeating Camas’ Simon Jarrell by decision, 3-0.
Emanuel Cater, Silas wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 126-pound weight class.
Phillip Chobot, South Kitsap wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 182-pound weight class, defeating Sumner’s Matt King by decision, 11-1.
Emanuele Collins, Kennedy Catholic wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 170-pound weight class, defeating Tahoma’s Baylor Black by decision, 7-3.
Mathias Collins, Kennedy Catholic wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 160-pound weight class, defeating Kentridge’s Emilio Tolomei by decision, 18-7.
Ryder Cruse, Rainier wrestling — Won the 2B/1B Region 1 title in the 285-pound weight class, pinning North Beach’s Adin Wollum in 1:19.
Apollo Cruz, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 138-pound weight class, pinning White River’s Hunter Oswold.
Nathan Curry, Tahoma wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 126-pound weight class, defeating Kentridge’s Griffin Walden.
Bryan Dickerson, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 132-pound weight class, defeating teammate Brock Armstrong.
Navarre Dixon, Lincoln wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 182-pound weight class, defeating Todd Beamer’s Sekou Bangoura by 13-5 decision.
Jonah Edmund, Gig Harbor wrestling — Won the 3A Region 1 title in the 113-pound weight class, pinning Arlington’s Atheer Alwadi.
Jackson Esemann, Kent-Meridian wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 145-pound weight class, pinning Silas’ Orion Rhinehart in 1:53.
Yasar Faizi, Kent-Meridian wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 152-pound weight class, defeating Edmonds-Woodway’s Liam Fitting by decision, 9-4.
Michael Fritz, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 113-pound weight class, pinning Washington’s Andre Lewis.
Adonai Garza, Kent-Meridian wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 120-pound weight class, pinning Auburn’s Juan Gallardo-Luna in 4:14.
Matthew Gore, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 145-pound weight class, defeating North Mason’s Pedro Salvador by decision, 7-4.
Jonathon Gressett, Curtis wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 220-pound weight class, defeating Union’s Clayont Maus by decision, 2-1.
Chance Hanson, Auburn Riverside wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 106-pound weight class, defeating Bonney Lake’s Aidan Devela by technical fall, 15-0.
Kadyn Hagerty, Capital wrestling — Won the 3A Region 1 title in the 106-pound weight class, defeating Stanwood’s Soren Andersen.
Quentin Harding, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 126-pound weight class.
Logan Heath, Spanaway Lake wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 113-pound weight class, defeating Auburn Riverside’s Payton Eklund by decision, 5-0.
Charles Larsen, Silas wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 195-pound weight class, pinning Kent-Meridian’s Ramazan Fodlov in 1:55.
Zeke Luchi, Enumclaw wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 285-pound weight class, pinning Kingston’s Gavin Garner.
Jesse Mains, Emerald Ridge wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 285-pound weight class, defeating Sumner’s Burak Bowers by decision, 4-3.
Shane McConville, Kennedy Catholic wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 195-pound weight class, defeating Lake Stevens’ Lucas Overland by decision, 10-0.
Elias McDonald, Sumner wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 120-pound weight class, defeating Puyallup’s Avery Romero by decision, 14-0.
Ezekiel McEwen, Capital wrestling — Won the 3A Region 1 title in the 170-pound weight class, defeating Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner by decision, 14-3.
Maverick McEwen, Capital wrestling — Won the 3A Region 1 title in the 160-pound weight class, pinning Peninsula’s Emmett Casey.
Colin McIntyre, Vashon Island wrestling — Won the 1A Region 1 title in the 132-pound weight class, pinning Klahowya’s Reece Decourval.
Cody Miller, Sumner wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 145-pound weight class, defeating Puyallup’s Joey Jones-Nesbitt by decision, 5-0.
Elijah Miller, Life Christian wrestling — Won the 1A Region 1 title in the 106-pound weight class.
Christophe Neal, Tahoma wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 182-pound weight class, pinning Jackson’s Jacar Harris.
Jessie Neff, Kent-Meridian wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 170-pound weight class, defeating Silas’ Landon Koltes by decision, 11-10.
A.T. N’uu, Life Christian wrestling — Won the 1A Region 1 title in the 195-pound weight class, defeating Cascade Christian’s Brian Rivera by decision, 10-5.
Lono Ohumukini, Kentridge wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 138-pound weight class, defeating Tahoma’s Isac Deonigi by decision, 3-2.
Ronnell Parker-Borrero, Graham-Kapowsin wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 195-pound weight class, defeating Rogers’ Matthew Ager by decision, 7-2.
Bryce Rowland, Auburn wrestling — Won the 3A Region 3 title in the 138-pound weight class, defeating Lynnwood’s Kayden Richman by decision, 8-6.
Michael Ryland, Vashon Island wrestling — Won the 1A Region 1 title in the 138-pound weight class, pinning Klahowya’s Kano Clare.
Alan Salguero Jr., Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 120-pound weight class.
Jeremiah J Schliesman, Sumner wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 126-pound weight class, defeating Graham-Kapowsin’s Kai Calhoun by decision, 5-2.
Hunter Sonnenberg, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 195-pound weight class, defeating North Kitsap’s Zakaria Hammou by decision, 6-0.
Dominic Thomas, Orting wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 106-pound weight class.
Drake Thompson, Sumner wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 152-pound weight class, defeating teammate Hank Herrick by decision, 9-1.
Westin Triplett, Enumclaw wrestling — Won the 2A Region 2 title in the 160-pound weight class, pinning North Kitsap’s Jake Poggie.
Brennen Williams, South Kitsap wrestling — Won the 4A Region 3 title in the 113-pound weight class, defeating Graham-Kapowsin’s Jackson Losee by decision, 8-0.
Jaheem Zakka, Kentridge wrestling — Won the 4A Region 1 title in the 132-pound weight class, defeating teammate Auwechhon Williams IV.
GIRLS WRESTLING
Taydem Bylin, White River wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 140-pound weight class, pinning Clover Parks’ Launa Johnson.
Elizabeth Cervantes, Shelton wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 2 title in the 145-pound weight class, pinning Washougal’s Aliyha Vargas.
Anna Dicugno, White River wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 125-pound weight class, pinning Sedro-Woolley’s Micayla Yates.
Lafeyia Eldridge, Tahoma wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 115-pound weight class, pinning Lincoln’s Janessa Bailey.
Madisyn Erickson, Yelm wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 120-pound weight class, defeating South Kitsap’s Rosemary Brooks by decision, 11-6.
Chyna Hillegas, Kent-Meridian wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 105-pound weight class, pinning Spanaway Lake’s Liliana Andres-Juarez.
Brooklyn Jones, Orting wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 115-pound weight class, defeating East Jefferson’s Mi Amada Lanphear-Ramire by decision, 8-4.
Reminess-R Kaleopa, Spanaway Lake wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 170-pound weight class, pinning Federal Way’s Liana Wayman.
Ashlynn Kistenmacher, Eatonville wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 2 title in the 120-pound weight class, pinning Forks’ Miley Blanton.
Monica Kaiser, South Kitsap wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 145-pound weight class, pinning Yelm’s Camryn Erickson.
Sloane Kruger, Black Hills wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 2 title in the 100-pound weight class, defeating Centralia’s Luna Martinez by decision, 11-1.
Annika Lee, North Thurston wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 135-pound weight class, defeating Yelm’s Samantha Blank by decision, 3-0.
Zeta Lee, Mount Tahoma wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 110-pound weight class, pinning Spanaway Lake’s Cecilia Ledesma.
Marjorie McDaniel, Orting wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 110-pound weight class, pinning White River’s Adriah Blue.
Ella Moa, Washington wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 100-pound weight class, pinning teammate Kyler Menza.
Isabella Moore, River Ridge wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 105-pound weight class, defeating Kelso’s Ellie Freund by decision, 5-3.
Ryley Nager, Curtis wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 170-pound weight class, pinning Prairie’s Aaliyah Young.
Flor Parker-Borrero, Graham-Kapowsin wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 140-pound weight class, pinning Camas’ Addie Wunderli.
Katherine Petersen, Tahoma wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 235-pound weight class, pinning Chief Sealth’s Taatiafoga Faga.
Nicole Poussier, White River wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 135-pound weight class, pinning Vashon Island’s Persephone Puz.
Kayla Reddick, Lincoln wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 145-pound weight class, defeating Mount Tahoma’s Sarrell Lee by decision, 11-6.
Mary Rush, Auburn wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 120-pound weight class, pinning Chief Sealth’s Sophia Andreini.
Kloe Salazar, Clover Park wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 170-pound weight class, defeating Mount Baker’s Gabby Cortes by decision, 13-3.
Anna Spencer, Fife wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A girls Region 1 title in the 130-pound weight class, defeating Port Angeles’ Julia Braeder by decision, 8-3.
Daytona Stoner, Central Kitsap wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 110-pound weight class, defeating River Ridge’s Maya Lindauer by decision, 6-4.
Trinity Tafoya, Tenino wrestling — Won the 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 2 title in the 190-pound weight class, pinning Hoquiam’s DeVona Sansaver.
Quinn Tongue, Auburn wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 100-pound weight class, defeating Bonney Lake’s Latham West by decision, 13-0.
Ezra Veloria, Decatur wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 135-pound weight class, pinning Ballard’s Cassidy Sylves.
Cheyenne Wakeham, Federal Way wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 2 title in the 140-pound weight class, pinning Tahoma’s ZaLane Hulitt.
Clarissa Wangen, Curtis wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the in the 155-pound weight class, pinning River Ridge’s Hope Owen.
Sierra Wangen, Curtis wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 130-pound weight class, pinning Union’s Janessa O’Connell.
Praline Werner, Puyallup wrestling — Won the 3A/4A girls Region 3 title in the 100-pound weight class, pinning Gig Harbor’s Ellanor Nimrick.
This story was originally published February 13, 2023 at 2:24 PM.
