Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 24 to 29)

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 24-29. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.

This week’s winner is:

Izzy Cortez, Steilacoom softball

Cortez drove in six runs on two hits in a 31-5 win over Clover Park on Thursday.

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Ava Bautista, Olympia softball — Went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in 11-0 win over Bethel on Friday.

Dani Biehl, Gig Harbor softball — Went 3-for-4 with an RBI in 7-1 win over Stadium on Tuesday.

Danica Butler, Auburn Riverside softball — Went 2-for-2 and drove in three runs in 18-0 win over Auburn on Thursday.

Gracie Carey, Gig Harbor softball — Collected a pair of hits and drove in three runs in 20-4 win over Silas on Thursday.

Kaitlin Christiansen, Fife softball — Sophomore shortstop reached (and scored) safely in all nine plate appearances across two wins over Clover Park and Foss, going a combined 3-for-3 with six walks and nine runs.

Aliyah Congdon-Snyder, Yelm softball — Leadoff hitter went 3-for-5 with a run scored in 12-7 win over Bonney Lake on Friday.

Izzy Cortez, Steilacoom softball — Drove in six runs on two hits in 31-5 win over Clover Park on Thursday.

Ashlyn Elder, Enumclaw softball — Went 4-for-4 with three RBI in 16-4 win over White River on Tuesday.

Kate Erickson, Stadium softball — Drove in five runs on four hits in 17-7 win over Kennedy Catholic on Thursday.

Mia Hammington, Tahoma softball — Hit three home runs and drove in seven runs total in 20-2 win over Kentwood on Thursday.

Jessika Jennings, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Struck out 13 batters over seven innings, allowing just two hits, walking five and surrendering no runs in 6-0 win over Olympia on Monday.

Natalie Korschinowski, Sumner softball — Had three hits in three at bats in 14-2 win over Curtis on Friday.

Meeghan Meagher, Federal Way softball — Hit two home runs and drove in three runs in 18-2 win over Todd Beamer on Monday.

Izzy Michaels, Peninsula softball — Went 3-for-4 with a walk and four RBI in 27-0 win over Lakes on Friday.

Sierra Murray, Rogers softball — Dominated in 2-1 win over Emerald Ridge, pitching a seven-inning complete game, allowing two hits, a run (none earned), walking three and striking out 13 batters.

Sophia Payne, Fife softball — Senior second baseman doubled twice in Tuesday’s 27-1 win over Clover Park, going 3-for-5 with four runs and four RBI.

Kennedy Selander, White River softball — Collected three hits in three at bats in 16-4 loss to Enumclaw on Tuesday.

Kahea Sharpe, Decatur softball — Drove in six runs on three hits in 26-0 win over Kent-Meridian on Monday.

Kiley Sledge, Franklin Pierce softball — Sophomore P/INF threw a 6.2-inning shutout with 14 strikeouts and homered twice in Thursday’s 10-1 win over Washington.

Jenny Tuivaiave, Puyallup softball — Drove in four runs on two hits in 22-4 win over Curtis on Thursday.

Alanna Wirtala, Emerald Ridge softball — In 2-1 loss to Rogers, pitched six innings, allowing five hits, two earned runs, walking three and striking out 11.

This story was originally published March 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM.