Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (April 29 to May 4)
Voting is now closed for for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for high school sports contests played April 29 to May 4. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Sarah Stevens, Tumwater softball
She hit two home runs and drove in three runs in a win over Rochester on Wednesday.
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.
Lauren Baas, Thomas Jefferson softball — Drove in five runs on two hits in win over Mount Rainier on Wednesday.
Laina Baker, Bonney Lake softball — Went 2-for-3 with a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in win over Stadium on Tuesday.
Danica Butler, Auburn Riverside softball — Threw seven innings, allowing six hits, one run, walking two and striking out seven in win over Decatur on Friday.
Ella Ferguson, Tumwater softball — Pitched a seven-inning complete game in win over Rochester on Wednesday, allowing two hits, no walks and striking out 11.
Sina Fuiava, Decatur softball — Hit two home runs and drove in six runs in win over Auburn on Wednesday.
Mia Hammington, Tahoma softball — Hit two home runs and drove in six runs in a win over Kentlake on Friday.
Alyssa Harris, Enumclaw softball — Pitched a seven-inning shutout against Orting on Tuesday, allowing three hits, no walks and striking out 11. Also collected a hit and a walk at the plate.
Austin Hitchner, Yelm softball — Went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in win over Gig Harbor on Wednesday.
Emma Hoffmeister, Franklin Pierce softball — Threw a complete-game gem in win over Fife on Thursday, allowing just one hit and striking out six. Also collected a hit at the plate.
Natalie Medalia, Silas softball — Went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in win over Mount Tahoma on Friday. On the mound, pitched a four-inning no-hitter, giving up one unearned run and striking out seven.
Abby Miller, Gig Harbor softball — Went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in win over Capital on Thursday.
Sofia Mottern Salinas, Kentwood softball — Drove in five runs on three hits in win over Todd Beamer on Thursday.
Savannah Newville, Lakes softball — In two games, went 5-for-9 with a single, two doubles, a triple and a home run, drove in five RBI and stole two bases.
Keagan Norfleet, Rogers softball — Pitched a seven-inning complete game in win over Olympia on Thursday, allowing four hits, two runs, two walks and striking out 10. At the plate, went 2-for-3 and drove in a run.
Taylor Orgeles, Emerald Ridge softball — Drove in four runs on two hits in win over Bethel on Thursday.
Kaylie Plyler, Enumclaw softball — Hit two home runs and drove in four runs in win over Orting on Tuesday.
Jasmyn Polanco, Timberline softball — Pitched five innings in shutout win over Central Kitsap on Thursday, allowing three hits, a walk and striking out 10. Also went 2-for-4 with a run scored at the plate.
Sami Potvin, Olympia softball — Went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in win over South Kitsap on Tuesday. Also pitched 3.2 innings, allowing one hit and striking out seven.
Nola Reily, Puyallup softball — Drove in four runs on three hits in win over Bellarmine Prep on Thursday.
Kyra Smith, Puyallup softball — Drove in six runs on two hits in win over Bellarmine Prep on Thursday.
Sarah Stevens, Tumwater softball — Hit two home runs and drove in three runs in win over Rochester on Wednesday.
Joy Wilde, Lincoln softball — In win over Lakes on Tuesday, went 3-for-5 with three RBI, three run scored, a double and a three-run home run. Went 1-for-3 in loss to Spanaway Lake on Thursday.
Alanna Wirtala, Emerald Ridge softball — Pitched six strong innings in win over Graham-Kapowsin, allowing five hits, two runs, one walk and striking out seven. In win over Puyallup, pitched six innings, allowing one hit, a walk and striking out 13.
Grace Wolff, White River softball — Went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a pair of walks in win over Orting on Thursday.
This story was originally published May 6, 2024 at 12:05 PM.
