Winner of The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (Jan. 13 to 18)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Jan. 13-18. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Nery Rivas, Orting wrestling
Rivas defeated Kofa (Arizona) High School’s Daniel Alire via 7-6 decision in the 106-pound championship at the 2025 Flowing Wells Invitational in Tuscon, Arizona.
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Trevor Anderson, Orting wrestling — Defeated Cherokee Trail (CO) High School’s Cooper Mathews via 7-1 decision in the 120-pound championship at the 2025 Flowing Wells Invitational in Tuscon, AZ.
Sebastian Arius, Auburn Mountainview basketball — Senior guard had 15-point, 11-rebound double-double with seven steals to preserve Lions’ undefeated season in win over Jefferson, the program’s 15th straight.
Javon Barbee, Franklin Pierce basketball — The state’s leading scorer dropped 34 points with 10 rebounds in win over Washington, then had 30 points and 10 rebounds in win over Highline, good for three consecutive double-doubles.
Hakeen Collins, Franklin Pierce basketball — Junior wing dropped game-high 26 points with six rebounds and two steals in win over Fife.
Arcadius Cruz, Orting wrestling — Cardinals freshman defeated Gila Ridge (Arizona) High School’s Cannon Farrar via 12-7 decision in the 113-pound championship at the 2025 Flowing Wells Invitational in Tuscon, Arizona.
John Andrew Dubreuil, Auburn Adventist basketball — Sophomore forward had team-high 18 points (9-11 FG) with seven rebounds and two steals in win over Concrete.
Miles Henry, Auburn basketball — Scored 25 points in Auburn’s 75-57 win over Kentwood, earning the Trojans a season sweep over the Conquerors in the 4A NPSL.
Drew Jones, Puyallup basketball — Scored a game-high 28 points, willing Puyallup back into the game in road loss to Olympia.
Matt Lindblom, Olympia basketball — Senior had team-high 18 points in Tuesday’s win over Puyallup.
Will Nasinec, Puyallup basketball — Junior forward dropped team-high 21 points in Thursday’s win over South Kitsap.
Makai Resseau, Sound Christian basketball — Senior point guard dropped season-high 26 points with four rebounds in Saturday’s win over Providence Classical Christian.
Nery Rivas, Orting wrestling — Defeated Kofa (Arizona) High School’s Daniel Alire via 7-6 decision in the 106-pound championship at the 2025 Flowing Wells Invitational in Tuscon, Arizona.
Marshall Scott, Clover Park basketball — Junior shooting guard scored 18 points with three steals in big win over Eatonville, then had 22 points and five assists in win over Steilacoom.
Corey Tita, Kentwood basketball — Led Kentwood with 21 points in loss to Auburn.
Jack Vahey, Northwest Christian basketball — Junior forward dropped game-high 24 points (12-16 FG) with 12 rebounds in win over Northwest Yeshiva, his sixth double-double this season.
Treyshawn Weatherspoon, Rogers basketball — Senior guard posted 18 points, six steals, and five assists in win over Bethel, then dropped 23 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, and six steals in loss to Sumner.
Terrence Whiting, Todd Beamer basketball — Senior guard had 23 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in win over Decatur.
This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
