Vote now for The News Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week (April 21 to 26)

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28-04-2025

Vote now for The News Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between April 21-26. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
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 ([e-mail]) or Tyler Wicke ([e-mail]) 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.
Dani Biehl, Gig Harbor softball — On the week, went 8-for-8 with seven RBI and on the mound, tossed seven innings, giving up no hits and no runs. Has one of top batting averages in the state at .745.
Norah Fenton, Orting softball — In win over Steilacoom on Thursday, junior catcher went 4-for-5 at the plate with two doubles and a grand slam, racking up 11 RBI on the day. Scored four runs and stole four bases.
Izzy Galindo, Stadium softball — Threw a complete-game shutout in Thursday's 10-0 win over Kentwood, surrendering just two hits and three walks with three strikeouts.
Jayda Guadron, Emerald Ridge softball — Junior C/INF homered in Monday's 19-1 win over Curtis, going 3-for-4 with two runs and three RBI.
Nevaeh Haagen, Timberline softball — Sophomore launched a two-run homer and went 2-for-3 with a run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to River Ridge.
Jaime Haase, Tumwater softball — T-Birds catcher hit two home runs and tallied a season-high nine RBI in Monday's 19-3 win over Centralia, going 3-for-3 with three runs (one grand slam). In Wednesday's win over Shelton, added three hits and five RBI.
Mia Hammington, Tahoma softball — Right fielder finished a home run shy of the cycle in Wednesday's 16-1 win over Kentridge, finishing 3-for-5 with a double, triple, and four RBI.
Amori Hargrove, Puyallup softball — Hit three doubles and finished 4-for-5 with four RBI in Wednesday's 18-2 win over Curtis. On Friday, added three hits and four RBI in 12-2 win over South Kitsap.
Alyssa Harris, Enumclaw softball — Hornets senior threw five shutout innings and went 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles at the plate in Wednesday's 18-0 win over Thomas Jefferson. Harris allowed just one hit (no walks) and struck out 13 batters.
Mallory Hoke, Yelm softball — Tornados junior tossed a six-inning shutout in Friday's 10-0 win over Bethel, allowing three hits and a walk with five strikeouts.
Jessika Jennings, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Eagles 1B delivered a two-run, walk-off single on Friday, lifting Graham-Kapowsin to a 3-2 win over Olympia. Went 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBI.
Taryn Jones, Tahoma softball — Senior hit two home runs and plated a season-high seven RBI in Wednesday's 16-1 win over Kentridge.
London Kim, Stadium softball — Tigers outfielder cleared the bases with a three-run double in Thursday's 10-0 win over Kentwood.
Lauren Mattioli, Auburn Mountainview softball — Junior left fielder went 3-for-5 with four runs and four RBI in Wednesday's win over Kent Meridian.
Sierra Murray, Rogers softball — Freshman threw a six-inning shutout in Monday's 10-0 win over South Kitsap, allowing one hit and one walk with 12 strikeouts. Doubled at the plate and went 2-for-3 with a walk and RBI.
Alexa Ramirez, Tahoma softball — Sophomore threw a six-inning complete game in Wednesday's 16-1 win over Kentridge, allowing only three hits and one earned run with one walk and 10 strikeouts.
Kayla Ringenbach, Puyallup softball — Vikings 2B went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over Curtis.
Harper Runn, Steilacoom softball — Sentinels 3B went 4-for-5 with a double, three runs, and two RBI in Tuesday's 18-8 win over Foss.
Alyssa Shandley, River Ridge softball — Hawks senior drove Wednesday's walk-off single through the middle for a 5-4 win over Timberline. Starting pitcher notched a complete game, too, allowing five hits and four runs (three earned) with one walk and four strikeouts.
Kiley Sledge, Franklin Pierce softball — Cardinals shortstop hit a leadoff, inside-the-park home run and went 3-for-3 with a triple and walk in Thursday's 17-5 win over Clover Park. On Monday, went 3-for-3 and finished a double shy of the cycle (single, triple, HR).
Tessa Trippy, Auburn Mountainview softball — Lions freshman threw a five-inning no-hitter in Wednesday's win over Kent Meridian, walking two with 12 strikeouts. In two wins last week, leadoff hitter went 6-for-8 with five doubles, five RBI, and four runs.
Payton Walling, Rogers softball — Sophomore homered twice in Wednesday's 8-7 win over Emerald Ridge, including the go-ahead blast (two runs) to snap a 6-6 tie in the seventh inning. Went 3-for-5 with five RBI.
Alanna Wirtala, Emerald Ridge softball — Senior right-hander struck out 15 across Tuesday's complete game, allowing five hits (two walks) and three earned runs in a 9-3 win over Bonney Lake.