Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Feb. 5 to 10)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for high school sports contests played Feb. 5 to 10. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Kanora Diederichs, Kennedy Catholic wrestling
She won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 235-pound weight class.
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 reporter Jon Manley (jon.manley@thenewstribune.com) or send a direct message on Twitter/X (@manley_tnt) 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.
Jessica Ajayi, Kentwood basketball — Scored a team-high 26 points in a loss to Bellarmine Prep.
Cailee Cain, Spanaway Lake wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 140-pound weight class.
Isabella de Leon, Stadium wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 105-pound weight class.
Kanora Diederichs, Kennedy Catholic wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 235-pound weight class.
Oksana Galiant, Kent-Meridian wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 145-pound weight class.
Avery Hansen, Auburn basketball — Scored a game-high 22 points in a win over Lincoln on Friday and had eight rebounds, eight assists, seven steals and a block.
Lainee Houillon, Sumner basketball — Scored 20 points and added six rebounds, five assists and four steals in a win over Kentridge.
Brooklyn Jones, Orting wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 120-pound weight class.
Lilyana Lamothe, White River wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 130-pound weight class.
Zeta Lee, Lincoln wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 115-pound weight class.
Amanda Lillie, White River wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 110-pound weight class.
Selena Mares-Castro, Auburn Riverside wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 170-pound weight class.
Olivia Maxey-Ladson, Life Christian wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 105-pound weight class.
Marjorie McDaniel, Orting wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 115-pound weight class.
Kiley McMahon, Black Hills basketball — Scored 26 points and added three steals in a win over Hudson’s Bay.
Kyler Menza, Washington wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 100-pound weight class.
Soraya Ogaldez, North Thurston basketball — Scored 30 points and added three rebounds, five assists and four steals in a win over Peninsula.
Samara Oliver, Lakes basketball — Posted a double-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals in a win over Kent-Meridian.
Alice Rush, Auburn wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 110-pound weight class.
Mary Rush, Auburn wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 120-pound weight class.
Jazmyn Shipp, Bonney Lake basketball — Scored a game-high 16 points in a win over Auburn Mountainview.
Anna Spencer, Fife wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 135-pound weight class.
Jada Travis, Bellarmine Prep basketball — Scored a game-high 32 points in a win over Kentwood.
Marina Velasco-Bono, Federal Way wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 130-pound weight class.
Madison Watts, Orting wrestling — Won the Class 1B/2B/1A/2A Region 1 title in the 125-pound weight class.
Ciona Wells, Lincoln basketball — Scored a team-high 17 points in a loss to Auburn.
Latham West, Bonney Lake wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 100-pound weight class.
Tru Willis, Silas wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 190-pound weight class.
Sarah Wright, Kentwood wrestling — Won the Class 3A/4A Region 2 title in the 155-pound weight class.
This story was originally published February 12, 2024 at 11:44 AM.
