Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Feb. 9 to 14)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between Feb. 9-14. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Teuaililo Time, Lincoln flag football
The senior quarterback’s three touchdown passes lifted No. 1 Lincoln over No. 10 Seattle Prep, 21-14, in the inaugural 3A girls flag football state championship.
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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.
Keke Bol, River Ridge basketball — Junior post had 16 points, six rebounds, a steal and a block in Friday’s district playoff win over Thomas Jefferson.
Kawehi Borden, Sumner basketball — Junior guard had 17 points and five rebounds in Thursday’s district playoff win over Kentridge, adding 11 points and nine rebounds in Saturday’s quarterfinal loss to Kennedy Catholic.
Natalie Buchanan, Black Hills basketball — Junior guard dropped 16 points with eight rebounds, four steals, and two assists in Friday’s district win over Columbia River.
Adalynn Busch, Tahoma basketball — Senior post had a 20-point, 20-rebound performance in Saturday’s district quarterfinal win over Camas, adding three assists and two steals.
Juliana Gocha, Lakes basketball — Freshman guard had 12 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in Friday’s district playoff win over Silas.
Avery Hansen, Auburn basketball — Junior guard dropped 27 points in Thursday’s double-overtime district win over Skyview, helping punch a ticket to the 4A state tournament.
Andralynne Harless, Clover Park basketball — Senior forward erupted for 32 points and 17 rebounds in Monday’s win over Eatonville, adding three steals and three blocks.
Ehmarii McChristian, Lakes basketball — Junior guard paced the Lancers with 16 points, adding four steals, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in Friday’s district playoff win over Silas.
Bailey Nettleton, Tahoma basketball — Senior guard dropped 26 points with five assists, four steals, and a rebound in Thursday’s district playoff win over Emerald Ridge.
Zion Robinson, Lincoln flag football — The senior receiver’s 17-yard touchdown catch on fourth down helped guide the No. 1 Abes to the WIAA’s inaugural 3A flag football state championship on Saturday over No. 10 Seattle Prep, 21-14.
Fa’aluaina Salanoa, Clover Park basketball — Senior guard had 18 points, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists in Monday’s win over Eatonville.
Brandi Stanford, River Ridge basketball — Senior guard dropped game-high 17 points with five assists, four rebounds, and four steals in Friday’s district playoff win over Thomas Jefferson.
Teuaililo Time, Lincoln flag football — Senior quarterback’s three touchdown passes lifted No. 1 Lincoln over No. 10 Seattle Prep, 21-14, in the inaugural 3A girls flag football state championship.
This story was originally published February 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM.
