Vote now for The Olympian’s Athlete of the Week (May 3-8)
Congratulations to the winner of The Olympian’s high school Athlete of the Week poll (May 3-8). Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student athletes.
This week’s winner is: Alyssa Duncan, Tumwater track and field
Want to nominate a high school athlete from the South Sound in the future? Email TNT sports reporter Lauren Smith or send a direct message on Twitter (@smithlm12) 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.
You can read about the candidates and their accomplishments below.
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Alisha Anderson, W.F. West softball: Finished 5-for-9 with three runs scored, two home runs — including a grand slam — and eight RBI in wins over Shelton and Columbia River and a win over Rochester in the 2A Southwest District title game.
Abigail Bond, Tumwater tennis: Completed undefeated season with 2A Southwest District title win, topping her opponent from W.F. West, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Lost only one set during the season.
Connor Bourbon, Tumwater baseball: Finished 5-for-11 with two runs scored, two doubles and seven RBI in wins over Black Hills, Aberdeen and Washougal and a loss to W.F. West in the 2A Southwest District title game.
Noah Cunningham, Tumwater track and field: Won both the 100 (personal-best 11.08 seconds) and long jump (21-5) at the 2A Southwest District track and field championships.
Kamy Dacus, W.F. West softball: Tossed 19 innings, allowing three runs on 11 hits while striking out 35 and walking one in a shutout win over Shelton, win over Columbia River and win over Rochester in the 2A Southwest District title game. All three outings were complete games. Also hit 3-for-8 with four runs scored, a double, home run, four RBI and two walks in that three-game stretch.
Alyssa Duncan, Tumwater track and field: Won both the long jump (personal-best 17-0 1/2) and triple jump (35-5 3/4) at the 2A Southwest District track and field championships.
Gavin Fugate, W.F. West baseball: Finished 4-for-11 with one run scored, a double, home run and two RBI in wins over Shelton and Columbia River and a win over Tumwater in the 2A Southwest District title game.
Brooklyn Hicks, Timberline basketball: Poured in 38 points and added six steals, five rebounds and four assists in a win over River Ridge.
Athena and Sienna Moore, Black Hills tennis: Completed undefeated season with a 2A Southwest District title win. Did not drop a set all season.
Ta-Kashi Neilson, Tumwater boys soccer: Scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 win over Columbia River in the 2A Southwest District title game.
Ryan Orr, Tumwater baseball: Tossed a complete game shutout, allowing three hits while striking out 13 and walking one in a win over Washougal. Also hit 3-for-6 with three runs scored, a double, four walks and two stolen bases in wins over Black Hills, Aberdeen and Washougal and a loss to W.F. West in the 2A Southwest District title game.
Max Taylor, W.F. West baseball: Finished 5-for-10 with four runs scored, three doubles, a walk and two stolen bases in wins over Shelton and Columbia River and a win over Tumwater in the 2A Southwest District title game.
This story was originally published May 10, 2021 at 11:30 AM.
