Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Oct. 13 to 18)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Oct. 13-18. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Kayla Pope, Tumwater soccer
The senior midfielder scored two goals in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen.
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 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.
Braelyn Carey, Lakes soccer — Senior midfielder notched a hat trick (three goals) with an assist in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over Capital, adding two goals in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to Timberline.
Addy Conner, North Thurston volleyball — Senior outside hitter tallied 16 kills and two aces in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Silas, then had 15 kills and five digs in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Bellarmine Prep.
Jada Foster, Sumner volleyball — Junior outside hitter had 13 kills and six digs in Tuesday’s three-set sweep of Yelm, adding six kills and four digs in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Spanaway Lake.
Ashley Gallagher, Steilacoom soccer — Sophomore midfielder notched a hat trick (three goals) with an assist in Thursday’s 8-1 win over Washington.
Amelia Guardipee, Puyallup volleyball — Junior outside hitter posted season-highs in kills (17) and digs (11) in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over South Kitsap.
Mallory Hales, Steilacoom soccer — Junior midfielder scored two goals with an assist in Thursday’s 8-1 win over Washington.
Korbyn Hansen, Emerald Ridge volleyball — Junior outside hitter had 14 kills, nine digs, and two aces in Thursday’s 3-1 win over Graham-Kapowsin, adding six kills and five digs in Tuesday’s three-set sweep of Bonney Lake.
Elizabeth Hayes, Gig Harbor soccer — Senior forward had two goals and an assist in Thursday’s 10-0 win over Lincoln, adding one goal and one assist in Tuesday’s 5-2 win over Silas.
Karin Heikkila, Gig Harbor soccer — Senior forward notched a hat trick (three goals) with two assists in Tuesday’s 5-2 win over Silas.
Bryn Kastberg, Sumner volleyball — Freshman outside hitter posted 15 kills and 15 digs in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Spanaway Lake, adding 12 kills and nine digs in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Yelm.
Sutton Kelsey, Enumclaw soccer — Senior forward notched a hat trick (three goals) with an assist in Tuesday’s 6-0 win over Todd Beamer.
Charlie Leipheimer, Tahoma soccer — Senior outside hitter posted a season-high 21 kills with nine digs and two aces in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Kentwood, adding 18 kills with a season-high 21 digs and three aces in Monday’s 3-2 win over Auburn Riverside.
Abby Losey, North Thurston volleyball — Junior outside hitter posted 13 digs, six kills, and an ace in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Silas, then posted 12 kills and 11 digs in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Bellarmine Prep.
Anne Louden, Gig Harbor soccer — Junior midfielder scored twice with two assists in Thursday’s 10-0 win over Lincoln, adding a goal in Tuesday’s 5-2 win over Silas.
Destiny Mars, Timberline volleyball — Senior outside hitter had 13 kills, an ace, and a block in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Lincoln.
Kayla Pope, Tumwater soccer — Senior midfielder scored two goals in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen.
Camryn Puryear, Enumclaw soccer — Freshman forward had two goals in Tuesday’s 6-0 win over Todd Beamer.
Stella Sheeran, Olympia volleyball — Sophomore libero posted a season-high 26 digs in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Graham-Kapowsin, adding 12 kills and an ace.
Kinley Smith, Timberline volleyball — Junior outside hitter tallied 19 kills, three digs, two blocks, and an ace in Wednesday’s three-set sweep of Lincoln.
Jenica Walling, Cascade Christian volleyball — Senior outside hitter had 12 kills, five digs, and two blocks in Monday’s 3-0 win over Life Christian Academy.
Maggie Yearout, South Kitsap volleyball — Junior outside hitter had 14 kills, 10 digs, and a block in Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Puyallup, adding six kills and six digs in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Yelm.
This story was originally published October 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM.
