Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Jan. 29 to Feb. 3)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for high school sports contests played Jan. 29 to Feb. 3. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Mary Rush, Auburn wrestling
She won the NPSL tournament in the 120-pound weight class, her fourth straight year winning the league title. Has an overall record of 31-3 this season with 29 wins by pin.
The poll is located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below.
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Want to nominate a South Sound high school athlete in the future? Email reporters Jon Manley (jon.manley@thenewstribune.com) or Lauren Smith (lsmith@thenewstribune.com) or send a direct message on Twitter (@manley_tnt or @smithlm12) with the athlete’s first and last name, school, year, position and a stat line from game(s) during the past week. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sunday.
Soraya Ogaldez, North Thurston basketball — Scored a game-high 28 points, including 14 first-quarter points, in win over rival Timberline on Thursday.
Ava Rice, Bonney Lake basketball — Scored a game-high 2 points in win over Silas on Friday.
Grace Richardson, Peninsula basketball — Scored a game-high 19 points in win over Gig Harbor on Thursday.
Mary Rush, Auburn wrestling — Won the NPSL tournament in the 120-pound weight class, her fourth straight year winning the league title. Has an overall record of 31-3 this season with 29 wins by pin.
Naomi Senato, Emerald Ridge basketball — Scored a game-high 17 points in win over Puyallup on Tuesday.
Ciona Wells, Lincoln basketball — Scored 22 points and dished five assists in win over Lakes on Wednesday.
DeAndrea Woods-Singleton, Lincoln basketball — Scored 11 points and had seven rebounds in win over Lakes on Wednesday.
This story was originally published February 5, 2024 at 11:51 AM.
