Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 9 to 14)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 9-14. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Jesabella Arceo, Thomas Jefferson softball
The junior shortstop went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, two RBI, and four runs in Thursday’s 17-2 win over Auburn.
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Jesabella Arceo, Thomas Jefferson softball — Shortstop went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, two RBI, and four runs in Thursday’s 17-2 win over Auburn.
Morgan Berg, Bonney Lake softball — Center fielder went 2-for-5 with a walk, two doubles and five RBI in Thursday’s 17-7 win over Kentridge.
Maliyah Chapman, Bethel softball — Left fielder went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs, and four RBI in Thursday’s 22-5 win over Silas (three innings).
Hope Cole, Fife softball — First baseman hit a three-run homer, adding a walk in Thursday’s 7-5 win over White River.
Olivia Collins, Sumner basketball — Scored 12 points and hit a pair of 3-pointers in 4A win over 3A team in the WSGBCA senior all-state game on Saturday at King’s High School.
Oliviyah Edwards, Lincoln basketball — Star recruit scored 24 points and knocked down a pair of treys against the 4A team in the WSGBCA senior all-state game on Saturday at King’s High School.
Mia Hammington, Tahoma softball — Leadoff center fielder went 4-for-5 with a triple, two runs, and four RBI in Tuesday’s 10-4 win over Enumclaw.
Paige Jones, Peninsula softball — Leadoff shortstop went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and a walk in Saturday’s 9-6 win over Olympia.
Jaycee Kemp, Puyallup softball — Freshman starter threw four no-hit innings (3 BB, 10 K) in Saturday’s 10-0 win over Seattle Christian.
Manamea Laban, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Right fielder homered with two doubles in Thursday’s 13-1 win over Auburn Riverside, going 3-for-4 with two runs and six RBI.
Chloe Martel, Enumclaw softball — Leadoff left fielder went 3-for-4 with one RBI, two doubles, and three runs in Saturday’s 16-8 win over Olympia.
Bailey Martin, Puyallup softball — Freshman center fielder homered in Saturday’s 10-0 win over Seattle Christian, going 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two RBI.
Madisyn Needham, Bethel softball — Bison starter earned the win (3 IP, 5 ER, 7 K) and homered in Thursday’s 22-5 win over Silas (three innings), going 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBI.
Bailey Nettleton, Tahoma basketball — Scored 13 points and hit three 3-pointers in 4A win over 3A squad in the WSGBCA senior all-state game on Saturday at King’s High School.
Brooklyn Pettit, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Eagles starter threw four strong innings (1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K) and launched two homers (2-for-2, 4 RBI) in Thursday’s 13-1 win over Auburn Riverside. On Saturday, Pettit homered with four RBI and struck out 12 across five strong frames (1 R, 0 ER) in Graham-Kapowsin’s 11-1 win over Inglemoor.
Alexa Ramirez, Tahoma softball — Bears pitcher threw four solid innings (3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K) and doubled at the plate in Tuesday’s 10-4 win over Enumclaw.
Kiera Rich, Tumwater softball — T-Birds starter threw three solid innings (3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) and tripled at the plate in Tuesday’s 4-3 win over Shelton (three innings).
Hazel Rondeau, Emerald Ridge softball — Second baseman went 1-for-3 with a double, walk, two runs and two RBI in Thursday’s 15-6 win over Bellarmine Prep.
Harper Runn, Steilacoom softball — Catcher hit three doubles and homered in Thursday’s 22-10 win over Black Hills, going 4-for-5 with three runs and four RBI.
Penelope Smith, Bethel softball — Third baseman hit an inside-the-park home run and went 2-for-2 with two walks and four RBI in Thursday’s 22-5 win over Silas (three innings).
This story was originally published March 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM.
