Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 17 to 22)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 17-22. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Olivianna Trinidad, River Ridge softball
The Saint Martin’s commit had four triples and six RBI in River Ridge’s 24-8 win over Lincoln on March 20.
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.
Ava Bautista, Olympia softball — Homered in Olympia’s 9-7 win over Camas, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Willow Bonnici, Gig Harbor softball — Went 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in 16-5 win over North Thurston on Monday.
Aspyn Evanson, Bonney Lake softball — Senior P/1B homered twice in a 15-4 rout of Adna on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with eight RBI, a double, and two runs.
Jayda Guadron, Emerald Ridge softball — Junior catcher was a perfect 5-for-5 with two doubles and six RBI in Emerald Ridge’s 35-0 rout of Curtis on Tuesday.
Austin Hitchner, Yelm softball — Senior went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a fourth-inning triple in Yelm’s 18-4 win over Olympia on Thursday.
Riley Humphrey, Rogers softball — Freshman leadoff hitter went 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBI in Tuesday’s 13-1 win over South Kitsap.
Natalie Medalia, Silas softball — Rams junior struck out five over five solid innings (2 H, 2 ER) and hit two home runs in Thursday’s 12-2 win over Capital, going 3-for-3 with three runs and five RBI. On the week, went 5-for-6 with two home runs.
Ava Miranda, Peninsula softball — Senior outfielder went 4-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Peninsula’s 19-2 win over Lincoln last Monday.
Sierra Murray, Rogers softball — Freshman pitcher threw five strong frames on Tuesday, allowing two hits and one earned run with two walks and six strikeouts. At the plate, went 2-for-3 with a run and two RBI in Rogers’ 13-1 win over South Kitsap.
Josie Pedeferri, Kentlake softball — Senior drove in four runs (2-for-4) with three runs and a double in Tuesday’s 22-7 win over Mount Rainier.
Hannah Potter, Auburn Riverside softball — Junior utility catcher homered in Thursday’s rout of Fife, 21-7, going 3-for-4 with a run scored.
Alexa Ramirez, Tahoma softball — Sophomore pitcher went the distance in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Enumclaw, navigating 10 Hornets hits to allow just one run with no walks and 10 strikeouts. Went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and RBI single.
Olivianna Trinidad, River Ridge softball — Had four triples and six RBI in River Ridge’s 24-8 win over Lincoln on Thursday.
Tessa Trippy, Auburn Mountainview softball — Emerging freshman infielder homered twice in Wednesday’s shutout of Kentwood, 13-0, finishing 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Emily Villalobos, Kent-Meridian softball — Left fielder went 2-for-3 with a walk and three RBI in Wednesday’s 17-16 slugfest win over Clover Park.
This story was originally published March 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM.
