Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008

Athletes of the Week for April 10, 2008

The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for April 10, 2008.

Soccer

Marco Acevedo, Jr., Pasco

He had a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win over Eisenhower, then scored the Bulldogs' first goal in a 2-1 OT win over Moses Lake.

Track & Field

Jessica Christian, Jr., Richland

She became just the 16th girls pole vaulter in state history -- and second Mid-Columbian -- to clear 12 feet, going 12-1 at a three-team meet.

Golf

Josh Harvey, Jr., Hanford

He shot a 3-over 75 at Canyon Lakes to share medalist honors at the Tri-Cities Championships, leading the Falcons to the title.

Baseball

Jason Jones, Sr., Kamiakin

Was 2-for-4 with four RBIs vs. Eastmont, then gave up two hits but lost 1-0 vs. ace Seth Haehl; also threw four shutout innings vs. Moses Lake.

Tennis

Gustavo Manriquez, Sr., Umatilla

He defeated Mac-Hi's Andy Honkilahti 8-0 to win the boys singles title at the Umatilla Invitational, leading the Vikings to the title.

Softball

Jessica Solbrack, Sr., Pasco

Allowed two hits and struck out 10 in eight innings and tripled in the game's only run vs. Southridge; threw 14 scoreless innings vs. Hanford.

* Athletes of the Week are selected by the Herald sports staff and run Thursdays. Coaches with an athlete to nominate should e-mail rferran@tricityherald.com by noon Mondays.