Winner of The Olympian’s Athlete of the Week (March 29-April 3)
Congratulations to the winner of The Olympian’s high school Athlete of the Week poll (March 29-April 3). Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student athletes.
Want to nominate a high school athlete from the South Sound in the future? Email TNT sports reporter Lauren Smith 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.
This week’s winner is:
Gabe Downing, Olympia baseball
You can read about the candidates and their accomplishments below.
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Note: State leaders in track and field do not include marks set by high school athletes competing unattached in club events.
Scout Abbott, Tumwater softball: Went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, two doubles, four RBI and a stolen base in a win over Aberdeen, 1-for-3 with a run scored, double, two RBI, walk and stolen base in a win over Black Hills and added a walk in a loss to Rochester.
Joshua Braun, Pope John Paul II track and field: Holds top mark in state in triple jump after posting a personal-best 44-2 1/2 in a league meet.
Emmi Clarke, Tumwater softball: Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a home run, three RBI and a walk in a win over Aberdeen, and 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a double, three RBI, walk and stolen base in a win over Black Hills.
Ethan Coleman, Olympia track and field: Holds top time in state in 3,200 meters after running a personal-best 9:01.54 against Graham-Kapowsin.
Gabe Downing, Olympia baseball: Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a homer and four RBI in a win over Bethel, and 2-for-3 with a run scored and walk in a win over Graham-Kapowsin for the undefeated Bears.
Grady Finney, Tumwater baseball: Finished 1-for-3 with two runs scored, a double and two RBI in a win over Aberdeen, 2-for-2 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in a win over North Thurston and 1-for-3 with Tumwater’s only hit in a win over Rochester.
Jordan Hanson, Tumwater baseball: Struck out nine across six complete innings while allowing two hits and a walk in a win over Rochester. Also went 1-for-1 with a walk in a win over North Thurston.
Kendall Lawson, Yelm softball: Finished 1-for-2 with four runs scored, a homer, two RBI and two walks in a win over River Ridge, and scored a run, tallied an RBI and walk in a win over Timberline for the undefeated Tornados.
Jaylene Manriquez, Tumwater softball: Tallied a run scored, walk and stolen base in a win over Aberdeen, went 2-for-4 with three runs scored, a home run, five RBI and a stolen base in a win over Black Hills and 2-for-3 with a run scored, double and stolen base in a loss to Rochester.
Jeremiah Nubbe, Rainier track and field: Holds top marks in state in shot put (53-8) and discus (189-3) after throwing two personal-bests in a league meet.
Jack Olsen, Olympia track and field: Holds top mark in state in javelin after throwing a personal-best 199-3 against Graham-Kapowsin.
Austin Sheldon, Tumwater baseball: Pitched a total of four scoreless innings with five strikeouts to three walks in a wins over Aberdeen and Rochester. Also went 1-for-3 with a run scored, double and two RBI in a win over North Thurston.
Vivian Watts, Yelm softball: Completed four scoreless innings, allowing one hit, one walk and struck out four, while also scoring two runs, tallying two RBI and two walks in a win over River Ridge. Completed three scoreless innings and didn’t allow a hit while striking out one and walking two, and added a hit, in a win over Timberline for the undefeated Tornados.
This story was originally published April 5, 2021 at 11:55 AM.
