Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 16 to 21)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 16-21. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Laken Elvig, White River softball
Starting pitcher tossed a complete game (7 IP, 2 ER) with three walks and 13 strikeouts, adding a double at the plate in Friday’s 9-2 win over Auburn Mountainview.
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Isabelle Bartlett, Gig Harbor softball — Starting pitcher threw a five-inning shutout (5 H, 0 BB, 2 K) in Friday’s 11-0 win over Steilacoom.
Abby Crawford, Olympia softball — Right fielder plated five runs in Tuesday’s 26-6 win over Spanaway Lake, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs, and a walk.
Laken Elvig, White River softball — Starting pitcher tossed a complete game (7 IP, 2 ER) with three walks and 13 strikeouts, adding a double at the plate in Friday’s 9-2 win over Auburn Mountainview.
Kate Erickson, Stadium softball — Center fielder homered in Thursday’s 11-0 win over Kentwood, going 2-for-3 with two runs and four RBI.
Leynannie Fata, Clover Park softball — Leadoff shortstop homered in Tuesday’s 13-3 win over Kent-Meridian, going 1-for-1 with two walks and three runs.
Addison Hansen, Emerald Ridge softball — Freshman pitcher threw 3.1 shutout innings (3 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 4 K) and drove in five runs at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday’s 20-0 win over Curtis.
Tinsley Harlos, Auburn Riverside softball — Starting pitcher threw five shutout innings (3 H, 1 BB, 7 K) with an RBI double at the plate in Wednesday’s 4-3 win over Fife.
Lily Hart, Stadium softball — Starting pitcher threw four shutout innings (1 H, 1 BB, 5 K) and doubled at the plate (RBI, BB) in Wednesday’s 8-0 win over Kennedy Catholic.
Jacklyn Holcomb, River Ridge softball — Relief pitcher earned a four-inning save (1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB) with eight strikeouts, adding an RBI single at the plate in Monday’s 21-3 win over Mount Tahoma. Holcomb homered in Wednesday’s 21-2 win over Lincoln, going 4-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Jaycee Kemp, Puyallup softball — Freshman pitcher threw four no-hit innings (1 BB, 12 K) in Friday’s 8-0 win over Fife.
Payton McCulloch, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Center fielder homered in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Issaquah, going 2-for-4 with a double, run, and two RBI.
Natalie Medalia, Silas softball — Second baseman went 5-for-5 with a triple and four RBI in Wednesday’s 22-6 win over Capital.
Brielle Miller, Bellarmine Prep softball — Freshman pitcher earned the win (4 IP, 4 H, 3 ER) and delivered three doubles and two RBI at the plate in Monday’s 13-3 win over Capital.
Sierra Murray, Rogers softball — Sophomore threw a complete game with 11 strikeouts (2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB) in Saturday’s 5-2 win over Woodinville.
Brooklyn Pettit, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Sophomore right-hander threw a five-inning no-hitter with three walks and 15 strikeouts, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI at the plate in Tuesday’s 15-0 win over Yelm. In Saturday’s 3-1 win over Issaquah, Pettit struck out 17 batters across a complete-game two-hitter.
Alexa Ramirez, Tahoma softball — Junior pitcher threw two no-hit innings (0 BB, 3 K) and went 2-for-3 at the plate in Saturday’s 23-3 win over Emerald Ridge.
Kayla Ringenbach, Puyallup softball — Second baseman homered in Friday’s 8-0 win over Fife, going 2-for-3 with a run and two RBI.
Nevaeh Rodriguez, Silas softball — Leadoff shortstop went 5-for-5 with five runs, a double, and two RBI in Wednesday’s 22-6 win over Capital.
Adynn Rogoff, Tahoma softball — Freshman second baseman went 4-for-4 with a triple, three runs, and three RBI in Saturday’s 23-3 win over Emerald Ridge.
Leticea Romo, Yelm softball — Junior pitcher threw a complete-game shutout in Thursday’s 9-0 win over Olympia, allowing one hit with four walks and 10 strikeouts.
Delainey Saw, Enumclaw softball — Starting pitcher threw five shutout innings (5 H, 0 ER, 6 BB, 2 K) in Monday’s 10-0 rivalry win over White River.
Josslyn Sorensen, Sumner softball — Senior pitcher threw six strong innings (1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB) with 12 strikeouts in Saturday’s 11-1 win over Lynden.
Sarah Stevens, Tumwater softball — Starting pitcher threw five strong innings (3 R, 0 ER, 0 BB) with 11 strikeouts, adding an RBI triple at the plate in Monday’s 12-3 win over Seattle Christian.
Jozi Thompson, Kentridge softball — Junior pitcher struck out 20 batters across an eight-inning complete game (5 H, 7 R, 3 ER, 2 BB), adding a home run and double at the plate in Tuesday’s 9-7 win over Mount Rainier.
This story was originally published March 23, 2026 at 11:50 AM with the headline "Winner of The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 16 to 21)."
