Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 25 to 30)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for high school sports contests played March 25 to 30. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Allison Howes, Stadium softball
She drove in four runs on two hits in a 13-3 win over Spanaway Lake on Tuesday.
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Cassandra Atkins, Federal Way track — Took first in both the long jump (18 feet, 5.5 inches) and triple jump (40 feet, 2.25 inches) at the Kent-Meridian Invitational on Saturday.
Laina Baker, Bonney Lake softball — Panthers third baseman went 4-for-4 with three home runs and seven RBI in Bonney Lake’s 24-0 rout of Lincoln on March 26. Baker homered twice in the first inning, and again in the third.
Dani Biehl, Gig Harbor softball — Struck out 12 batters in 5-3 win over River Ridge on Thursday, allowing one hit and three runs over 6 2/3 innings. Also had a home run in the sixth inning.
Ryan Breer, Rogers softball — Drove in seven runs on two hits in 20-1 win over Bethel on Monday.
Ella Ferguson, Tumwater softball — In 14-0 win over Lakes on Thursday, threw a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 15 batters and in 5-0 win over Aberdeen on Friday, tossed seven innings, allowing two hits, three walks and striking out another 15 batters.
JaiCieonna Gero-Holt, Emerald Ridge track — Took first in the 100-meter hurdles in a meet against Bethel, clocking in at 14.89 seconds.
Allison Howes, Stadium softball — Drove in four runs on two hits in 13-3 win over Spanaway Lake on Tuesday.
Natalie Medalia, Silas softball — Tossed a five-inning, one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts, and went 4-for-4 with four RBI at the plate in a 19-1 win over PCL-rival Lakes on March 26.
Jasmyn Polanco, Timberline softball — In 7-2 win over Yelm on Thursday, tossed seven innings, allowing one earned run, four hits, three walks and 10 strikeouts.
Sami Potvin, Olympia softball — Tossed an eight-inning gem in 2-1 win over Sumner on Thursday, allowing one unearned run, walking two and striking out 18. Also went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in 12-2 win over Bethel on Wednesday.
Madison Walls, Fife softball — Twirled a 16-strikeout complete game in Fife’s 4-2 win over Enumclaw on March 26, and went 5-for-5 at the plate with three runs and one RBI in a 17-6 win over White River on March 28.
Payton Walling, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Went 3-for-5 with five RBI in 20-2 win over Puyallup on Monday, including a three-run home run in the first inning.
Alanna Wirtala, Emerald Ridge softball — Jags starter tossed two shutout innings (four strikeouts) and went 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI vs. Curtis on March 25. Three days later, Wirtala threw a seven-inning complete game in an 11-4 win over rival Puyallup with eight strikeouts; added a 2-for-4 performance at the plate.
Sarah Wright, Kentwood softball — Utter dominance: Wright faced 13 batters and struck out 12. One of the state’s top arms threw a four-inning no-hitter in Kentwood’s 15-0 win over Kennedy Catholic on March 26. A dropped third strike allowed Kennedy Catholic’s only baserunner.
This story was originally published April 1, 2024 at 12:05 PM.
