Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (April 1 to 6)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for high school sports contests played Apri 1 to 6. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Payton Cantrell, Gig Harbor softball
She drove in four runs on three hits to lead Gig Harbor past Peninsula on Monday, 10-6.
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.
Laina Baker, Bonney Lake softball — Went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI in 13-3 win over Fife on Wednesday.
Caroline Calkins, Sumner softball — Went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI, including a home run in 10-0 win over Lincoln of Seattle on Friday.
Payton Cantrell, Gig Harbor softball — Drove on four runs on three hits to lead Gig Harbor past Peninsula on Monday, 10-6.
Jess Eaton, Bonney Lake softball — Went 3-for-5 with six RBI, including a two-run sixth-inning homer in 13-3 win over Fife on Wednesday.
Kassidy Jack, Timberline softball — Went 4-for-4, including a solo home run, finishing a triple shy of the cycle in 8-1 win over Gig Harbor on Thursday.
Addy Meyers, Sumner softball — Went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI in 10-0 win over Lincoln of Seattle on Friday.
Jazmyn Polanco, Timberline softball — Threw a three-hit complete game in 8-1 win over Gig Harbor on Thursday, striking out six and walking four.
Lexi Vircks, Auburn Riverside softball — Went 3-for-4 with three RBI and three stolen bases in 18-3 win over Kentlake on Thursday. Also tossed a pair of relief innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits with three strikeouts.
Kaylee Walker, Auburn Riverside softball — Went 2-for-2 with three RBI, including a two-run single as part of an 11-run first inning in 18-3 win over Kentlake on Thursday.
This story was originally published April 8, 2024 at 1:15 PM.
