Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Nov. 3 to 8)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Nov. 3-8. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Ashley Gallagher, Steilacoom soccer
The sophomore midfielder scored the only goal in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Fife in the 2A District 3 semifinals, adding an assist in Saturday’s district championship loss to Bainbridge.
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Lejla Carlsson, Gig Harbor cross country — Tides senior finished fourth at the WIAA’s 3A State Cross Country Championships (18:26.00) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Abigail Collier, Federal Way cross country — Eagles senior finished third at the WIAA’s 3A State Cross Country Championships (18:24.40) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Addy Conner, North Thurston volleyball — Senior outside hitter posted a season-high 27 kills with five digs and three blocks in Thursday’s three-set sweep over Central Kitsap, adding 25 kills and 11 digs in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Timberline.
Charlotte Fleetwood, Lincoln volleyball — Senior outside hitter posted 18 kills with nine digs and six blocks in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Silas.
Ashley Gallagher, Steilacoom soccer — Sophomore midfielder scored the only goal in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Fife in the 2A District 3 semifinals, adding an assist in Saturday’s district championship loss to Bainbridge.
Leah Hennen, Olympia cross country — Bears freshman finished fourth at the WIAA’s 4A State Cross Country Championships (18:26.10) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Sutton Kelsey, Enumclaw soccer — Senior forward kept Enumclaw’s season alive with two goals in Thursday’s 2-1 loser-out playoff win over Kentlake. The Hornets advanced to the 3A state tournament on Saturday.
Sydney Kosa, Olympia cross country — Bears senior finished second at the WIAA’s 4A State Cross Country Championships (18:19.70) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Clare Largent, Enumclaw soccer — Senior midfielder notched a hat trick, scoring all three goals to lift the Hornets over Timberline, 3-2, in Saturday’s winner-to-state, loser-out playoff game.
Charlie Leipheimer, Tahoma volleyball — Senior outside hitter had 14 kills and 13 digs in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Stadium, then posted 16 kills and 19 digs in Thursday’s five-set loss to Auburn Riverside.
Abby Losey, North Thurston volleyball — Junior outside hitter had 16 kills and six digs in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Timberline, then posted seven kills and 14 digs in Thursday’s three-set sweep over Central Kitsap.
Nadia Schwab, Gig Harbor soccer — Sophomore forward lifted the Tides to the 3A District 3 title with the only goal in Saturday’s 1-0 championship win over Central Kitsap.
Kinley Smith, Timberline volleyball — Junior outside hitter tallied 19 kills, 15 digs, two blocks, and an ace in 3-1 loss to North Thurston on Thursday.
Jenica Walling, Cascade Christian volleyball — Senior outside hitter had 15 kills, 10 digs, and three blocks in Tuesday’s three-set sweep over Life Christian Academy, adding 15 kills, 12 digs, and three blocks in Thursday’s sweep of Annie Wright.
Latham West, Bonney Lake cross country — Panthers senior finished third at the WIAA’s 4A State Cross Country Championships (18:22.10) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Addison Wilson, Olympia volleyball — Senior middle hitter tallied 18 kills with six blocks and two digs in Thursday’s five-set win over Emerald Ridge.
This story was originally published November 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM.
