Vote now for The News Tribune’s Athletes of the Week (Sept. 23 to 28)

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Athletes of the Week for high school sports contests played Sept. 23 to 28. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.

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Want to nominate a South Sound high school athlete in the future? Email reporter Jon Manley (jon.manley@thenewstribune.com) or Tyler Wicke (twicke@thenewstribune.com) 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.

FOOTBALL

Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce — Cardinals’ leading rusher took 16 carries for 152 yards (9.5 YPC) and a touchdown in 36-8 statement win over Orting.

Bol Bol, Yelm — Had seven tackles, three sacks, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble and recovery in win over Spanaway Lake.

Jabez Boyd, Life Christian — Dynamic QB1 completed 8-of-9 passes for 285 yards and six touchdowns in 87-0 rout of East Jefferson, an absurd average of 31.7 yards per attempt.

Tayven Collins, Cascade Christian — Completed 2-of-2 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown, rushed five times for 103 yards and two touchdowns, had four catches for 63 yards and scored a 2-point conversion in win over Kingston. On defense, had 10 tackles and two sacks. Also blocked a punt.

RJ Conlan, Auburn — Trojans RB rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries in 42-22 win over Stadium.

Braydon Cook, Olympia — Sophomore DE logged three solo tackles, three assisted tackles, two sacks, and a tackle for loss in 37-10 win over Bethel.

Cameron Downing, Olympia — Bears QB dismantled a strong Bethel defense, completing 21-of-30 passes for 300 yards and five touchdowns in Friday’s 37-10 win.

Jonathan Epperson, Auburn Riverside — Senior standout rushed five times for 174 yards and two touchdowns, caught one pass for a 47-yard touchdown, had 12.5 tackles, a sack and a pick-six interception in 35-21 win over Mount Rainier.

Cole Fowler, Eatonville — Sophomore QB completed 18-of-28 passes fo 298 yards and two touchdowns in 45-20 win over Foss.

Drew Francis, Enumclaw — Had seven tackles and an interception in win over Federal Way and also had two receiving touchdowns in his first game back this season.

Ryland Geldermann, Gig Harbor — Two-way RB/LB handled 19 carries for 54 yards and intercepted Lincoln’s Sione Kaho in 26-6 loss to Abes.

Harper Hejtmanek, Olympia — Bears WR paced Olympia with 167 receiving yards on five catches (42 long), scoring two touchdowns in big win over Bethel.

Spencer Holloway, Decatur — Gators’ QB completed 12-of-15 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns in first half of win against Kent-Meridian, also adding 71 yards and a pair of touchdowns on six carries.

Drake Hughes, Olympia — Wideout scored a game-high three touchdowns on six receptions for 69 yards in 37-10 win over Bethel.

Zeke Issacson, Franklin Pierce — Junior LB tackled 12 in win over Orting.

Hayden Jaquet, River Ridge — Senior running back rushed 25 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns in 35-0 win over Timberline on Friday.

Antoine Lee, Kentwood — Rushed 20 times for 258 yards and three touchdowns in loss to Kennedy Catholic. Had 308 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.

Logan Lipscomb, Emerald Ridge — Senior WR/OLB had five catches for 128 yards and a touchdown, forced a fumble and had an interception in win over Puyallup.

Bryce McCray, Lakes — 6-foot-4 wideout grabbed five passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns in big win over North Thurston.

Toetu Moliga, Lakes — Lancers RB took 13 carries for 164 yards and two touchdowns over North Thurston.

Parker Myers, Yelm — Completed 13-of-15 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns in 52-14 win over Spanaway Lake.

Sir Naomas Failautusi, Auburn Mountainview — Senior RB/LB rushed 18 times for 137 yards and a touchdown and had eight tackles and a fumble recovery in 28-6 win over Thomas Jefferson.

Willie Nash, Lakes — Lancers QB torched North Thurston with seven touchdown passes in 56-14 win at Harry Lang Stadium. Completed 18-of-23 passes for 302 yards, the seven scores, and one interception.

Nick Neil, Puyallup — Vikings WR erupted for 158 yards and two touchdowns on 13 receptions in 29-19 loss to Emerald Ridge.

Jaylin Nixon, Tumwater — T-Birds RB handled eight carries for 80 yards and a touchdown, adding a second score on a punt return in 49-12 win over Nooksack Valley.

Khris Norris, Graham-Kapowsin — Senior WR took five receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown in big Eagles win (42-0) over Bonney Lake.

Blake Ostrander, Capital — Workhorse RB piled 263 total yards in 24-21 win over Peninsula. Took 16 carries for 162 yards and five catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.

Michael Pulalasi, Lakes — Lancers LB tackled 15 in 56-14 win over North Thurston.

Lucas Redman, Capital — Cougars QB completed 15 of 23 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns in 24-21 win over Peninsula.

Mekhi Richardson, Tumwater — T-Birds DE logged 12 tackles, 3 TFL, and two sacks in dominant performance over Nooksack Valley.

Julian Roso, Life Christian — Junior wideout grabbed three receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns in rout of East Jefferson.

Jadeon Scranton, Lincoln — Abes bellcow took 26 carries for 159 yards and three touchdowns in 26-6 win over Gig Harbor at Lincoln Bowl.

Champ Seumalo, Life Christian — Senior WR was a big-play machine, taking both receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns in 87-0 win over East Jefferson.

Xander Shaw, Steilacoom — Caught six passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns in 35-6 win over Clover Park.

Vadym Shemedyuk, Fife — Senior ball-carrier erupted for 134 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries in 46-7 win over Washington.

Cash Short, Tumwater — RB/LB dashed for 67 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries in big win over Nooksack Valley.

Michael Stogsdill, Eatonville — Caught eight passes for 114 yards and a touchdown in 45-20 win over Foss.

Jay Sumich, Yelm — WR caught three passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in win over Spanaway Lake.

Nathaniel Taylor-Sparks, Capital — Senior WR secured four receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown in league win over Peninsula.

Junior Teregeyo, Franklin Pierce — Senior RB handled 14 carries for 123 yards and a score, adding one reception for 68 yards and two tackles on defense in rivalry win over Orting.

AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin — Eagles freshman QB threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns, adding nine yards on the ground in 42-0 win over Bonney Lake.

Chase Waters, Capital — Linebacker and 10 solo and four assisted tackles, forced a fumble and had a tackle for loss in win over Peninsula.

FALL SPORTS

Marley Alefaio, Lakes volleyball — Junior middle hitter tallied 20 kills, four aces, 10 blocks, and 21 digs in three contests (2-1) with Steilacoom, Capital, and Mount Tahoma. Ranks 11th statewide this season in total kills (112) and third in hit percentage (.435).

Braelyn Carey, Lakes soccer — Lancers junior scored all four goals in Thursday’s 5-4 loss to Peninsula and leads the state in points (39) and goals (19).

Addy Conner, North Thurston volleyball — In wins over Timberline and Bellarmine Prep, junior outside hitter had 51 kills, five aces, and 30 digs to keep North Thurston undefeated in league play.

Sierra DeFevers, South Kitsap soccer — Senior midfielder completed 72 passes, had 12 defensive stops and had an assist in games against Emerald Ridge, Bonney Lake and Hazen.

Isabelle Foot, Tahoma volleyball — Senior setter had three aces, 18 assists and two digs against Auburn and had two aces, 20 assists and seven digs against Kentridge.

Josh Healey, Vashon Island cross country — Ran Saturday’s 5,000-meter Bellevue Cross Country Invitational in 15:44.8, the fourth-fastest time statewide among 1A runners this season.

Elektra Higgins, Peninsula cross country — Seahawks senior ran Saturday’s “Old School 5K” at Wright Park in 17:28.2, the fourth-fastest time among 3A girls statewide in 2024.

Keely Kliewer, Auburn Riverside soccer — Ravens senior captain scored with her left foot against Kentridge (1-1 draw), then converted an Olimpico goal from the corner in a 3-0 win over Kentwood.

Abby Losey, North Thurston volleyball — Sophomore outside hitter had 30 kills, three aces, three blocks and 40 digs in wins over Timberline and Bellarmine Prep to remain undefeated in 3A PSL play.

Kailub Munoz, Bethel volleyball — Braves libero tallied 38 digs in 4A SPSL wins over Sumner and Rogers, now ranking fourth statewide with 148 total digs this season.

Gianna Parry, Steilacoom soccer — Senior wing back had a school record four assists in win over Foss and scored a three-goal hat trick in win over Washington.

Kinley Smith, Timberline volleyball — Sophomore outside hitter tallied 35 kills, 37 digs, five aces, and two blocks in losses to North Thurston and Central Kitsap.

Mana Voss, Central Kitsap cross country — Ran the 5,000-meter Nike Portland XC in 15:11.5 on Saturday, the fourth-fastest time among 4A runners statewide this season.

Latham West, Bonney Lake cross country — Completed Friday’s “SK SPSL 5K” in 18 minutes even, ranking fourth statewide among 4A girls statewide.