Winner of The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (Jan. 27 to Feb. 1)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Jan. 27 and Feb. 1. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Hakeen Collins, Franklin Pierce basketball
Collins, a junior wing, had 25 points and eight rebounds in an 87-36 win over Foss.
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 Tyler Wicke (twicke@thenewstribune.com) or send a direct message on Twitter/X (@manley_tnt or @WickeTyler) 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.
Micah Anderson, North Thurston basketball — Senior guard scored 20+ points in three games last week, including 23-4-2 line with four steals in Friday’s 68-64 win over River Ridge.
Javon Barbee, Franklin Pierce basketball — Senior guard dropped 31 points (14-26 FG) with 11 rebounds and five assists in Tuesday’s win over Foss.
Hakeen Collins, Franklin Pierce basketball — Junior wing had 25 points and eight rebounds in 87-36 win over Foss.
Dylan Gilderhus, Rogers basketball — Senior guard dropped season-high 23 points with three assists and two rebounds in Thursday’s 93-82 win over South Kitsap.
Drew Jones, Puyallup basketball — Senior guard had 20 points on Senior Night to lift Vikings over Rogers on Tuesday night, 62-47.
Will Nasinec, Puyallup basketball — Junior post had game-high 21 points in Tuesday’s win over Rogers.
Makai Resseau, Sound Christian basketball — Senior point guard dropped season-high 31 points (9-18 FG) with five rebounds in win over Northwest Christian, then posted 20-4-4 line in win over Puget Sound Adventist.
Marshall Scott, Clover Park basketball — Junior shooting guard filled the stat sheet with 12 points (5-8 FG), six rebounds, six assists, seven steals, and a block in 81-61 win over Washington.
Kenyon Simmons, Timberline basketball — Senior guard had 22 points and 11 rebounds in loss to Lakes, then erupted for 19 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and five steals in Senior Night win over Capital, 81-34.
I John Taylor, Clover Park basketball — Junior point guard exploded for season-high 31 points on efficient 14-of-18 shooting (78%) with two rebounds and two assists in 81-61 win over Washington.
Treyshawn Weatherspoon, Rogers basketball — Senior point guard scored 21 points with seven assists and seven steals in 93-82 win over South Kitsap.
This story was originally published February 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM.
