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Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007
Athletes of the Week for Dec. 13, 2007
The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for Dec. 13, 2007.
Wrestling
Ben Jorgensen, Jr., Hermiston
He won the 112-pound title at the Inland Empire Classic, getting a pin in the final against Post Falls' Derrick Booth, who placed third at last year's Idaho 5A state meet.
Girls Basketball
Lindsay Roberts. Sr., Richland
She scored a game-high 20 points in a win Friday over West Valley, then had a game-high 15 points before fouling out of Saturday's victory over Kamiakin.
Gymnastics
Danielle Taylor, Jr., Richland
She won three events -- the vault, uneven bars and floor exercise -- en route to winning the all-around title at the opening CBL meet of the season at Kamiakin.
Boys Basketball
Cody Vickers, Sr., Kiona-Benton
He scored a game-high 17 points in Ki-Be's first win of the season Friday against Mabton, then hit the game-winning shot Saturday against Goldendale.
Swimming
Joe Wertz, Jr., Hanford
He won the 100-yard breaststroke and 200 individual medley -- both in state-qualifying times -- en route to winning the Walla Walla Pentathlon all-around title.
* 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.
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