High School Sports

Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Nov. 17 to 22)

North Thurston High School’s volleyball team poses with the first-place trophy after their sweep of No. 2 Mount Spokane in the 3A state championship at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Nov. 22, 2025, in Yakima, Wash.
North Thurston High School’s volleyball team poses with the first-place trophy after their sweep of No. 2 Mount Spokane in the 3A state championship at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Nov. 22, 2025, in Yakima, Wash. Jackie Meyer

Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Nov. 17-22. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.

This week’s winner is:

Anna Sheeran, North Thurston volleyball

The senior libero posted a team-high 72 digs in four tournament matches, helping power No. 1 North Thurston to the 3A state volleyball title in Yakima on Saturday.

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.

Curtis setter Kathryn Harris (2) sets the ball against the Kennedy Catholic Lancers during the volleyball match at Curtis Senior High School, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in University Place.
Curtis setter Kathryn Harris (2) sets the ball against the Kennedy Catholic Lancers during the volleyball match at Curtis Senior High School, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in University Place. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

Addy Conner, North Thurston volleyball — The senior outside hitter’s 83 kills in four tournament matches guided No. 1 North Thurston to the 3A state volleyball title at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Saturday.

Kathryn Harris, Curtis volleyball — Vikings junior tallied 59 digs, 23 kills and six aces in four state-tournament matches, guiding Curtis to a 4A runner-up finish in Yakima on Saturday.

Sammi Humphrey, North Thurston volleyball — The senior setter’s 122 assists in four tournament matches helped guide No. 1 North Thurston to the 3A state volleyball title in Yakima on Saturday.

Ameryia Johnson, Tahoma soccer — The sophomore midfielder scored both Bears goals in Friday’s 2-1 win over Skyview in the 4A state semifinals.

Mia Nelson, Curtis volleyball — Vikings junior had 40 kills and 48 digs in four state-tournament matches en route to Curtis’ 4A runner-up finish in Yakima on Saturday.

Anna Sheeran, North Thurston volleyball — The senior libero posted a team-high 72 digs in four tournament matches, helping power No. 1 North Thurston to the 3A state volleyball title in Yakima on Saturday.

This story was originally published November 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM.

Jon Manley
The News Tribune
Jon Manley covers high school sports for The News Tribune. A McClatchy President’s Award winner and Gonzaga University graduate, Manley has covered the South Sound sports scene since 2013. He was voted the Washington state sportswriter of the year in 2024 by the National Sports Media Association. Born and raised in Tacoma. Support my work with a digital subscription
Tyler Wicke
The News Tribune
Tyler Wicke joined The News Tribune in 2019 as a sports clerk. A graduate of the University of Washington Tacoma in 2021, Wicke covers the Mariners, preps, and maintains clerical duties. Was once a near-scratch golfer, but now, he’s just happy to break 80.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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