Vote now for The News Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week (March 31 to April 5)

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07-04-2025

Vote for The News Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 31-April 5. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
The polls are 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.
Laken Elvig, White River softball — In her second-career high school start, White River's freshman pitcher threw a two-hit complete game (five innings) and went 2-for-3 at the plate with her first-career home run, a two-run double, two runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 14-1 win over Federal Way.
Aspyn Evanson, Bonney Lake softball — Senior southpaw threw two scoreless innings (one hit, five strikeouts) and homered in Monday's 26-2 win over Curtis, finishing 2-for-4 with four runs and four RBI.
Laneigha Garcia, Franklin Pierce softball — Junior catcher tormented Foss with two home runs and two doubles in Tuesday's 23-2 win, finishing 4-for-5 with four runs and seven RBI.
Mia Hammington, Tahoma softball — Center fielder hit a pair of solo home runs and finished 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI in Friday's 12-5 win over Auburn Riverside.
Mia Heigh, Auburn Mountainview softball — In three games (three wins) last week, the senior catcher was a combined 5-for-10 with a walk, three doubles and eight RBI.
Kelsie Hynek, South Kitsap softball — Second baseman went 4-for-5 with a double and six RBI in Wednesday's 27-4 win over Spanaway Lake.
Kelsey Jones, Tahoma softball — Freshman catcher launched her first-career high school home run in Wednesday's 13-1 win over Stadium, going 2-for-3 with a run and four RBI.
Taryn Jones, Tahoma softball — Senior shortstop hit an inside-the-park home run in Wednesday's 13-1 win over Stadium, finishing 3-for-4 with two runs and three RBI.
Leila Kennach, Franklin Pierce softball — In wins over Foss and Steilacoom, Franklin Pierce's third baseman was a combined 7-for-7 at the plate with a home run, seven runs and 11 RBI.
London Kim, Stadium softball — Junior catcher homered in the first inning of Friday's 15-1 win over Curtis and finished 3-for-3 with three runs and five RBI.
Ella Makepeace, Bethel softball — Junior second baseman reached and scored safely in all five plate appearances of Saturday's 28-4 win over Bethel, finishing 2-for-2 with three walks, five runs and four RBI.
Genesis Miller, Kentridge softball — Junior pitcher and leadoff hitter tossed four shutout innings in Thursday's 16-0 win over Auburn, allowing one hit with four walks and six strikeouts. At the plate, finished 2-for-3 with a double, walk, three runs and three RBI.
Sam Mitchell, Rogers softball — Senior second baseman hit walk-off single in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 7-6 win over Graham-Kapowsin, part of a three-run comeback in the final frame. Finished 2-for-5 with the game-winning RBI.
Sierra Murray, Rogers softball — Freshman threw her fifth complete game of the season in Friday's 6-4 win over Sumner, allowing three hits and four earned runs with six walks and 11 strikeouts across seven frames. Finished 2-for-3 at the plate with a walk, run and two RBI.
Brooklyn Pettit, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Freshman right-hander delivered a complete game in Friday's 11-1 win over Bonney Lake, allowing four hits and one earned run with two walks and 12 strikeouts. Went 2-for-5 at the plate with an RBI double in the first inning.
Alexa Ramirez, Tahoma softball — Sophomore right-hander threw a complete game in Friday's 12-5 win over Auburn Riverside, allowing 12 hits and four earned runs with two walks and 13 strikeouts. At the plate, doubled twice and finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Abygale Redwine, Emerald Ridge softball — First baseman hit a three-run home run and finished 4-for-4 with six RBI in Monday's 16-1 win over Bethel.
Kiera Thomas, Puyallup softball — Senior P/INF launched two home runs in Wednesday's 17-1 win over Bethel (4 RBI) and threw three perfect innings (six strikeouts) in the circle.
McKenna Ward, Auburn Mountainview softball — Sophomore right-hander tossed a one-hit complete game (five innings) in Tuesday's 18-1 win over Todd Beamer, walking none with nine strikeouts. Went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI double, walk and run scored.
Joy Wilde, Lincoln softball — Senior catcher hit for the cycle (single, double, triple, home run) in Thursday's 21-0 win over Foss, finishing 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.