Thursday, Dec. 06, 2007

Athletes of the Week for Dec. 6, 2007

The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for Dec. 6, 2007.

Wrestling

Ely Garza, Soph., Southridge

He had two pins and a major decision in winning the 112-pound title at the Bob Mars Invitational on Saturday. He shared lightweight wrestler of the meet honors.

Girls Basketball

Laura Hughes, Soph., Hanford

She had 13 points and eight rebounds in a win Friday over Eisenhower, then had 20 points and 11 rebounds in a win Saturday over Richland.

Boys Basketball

Ryan McKinney, Sr., Richland

He had 15 points in a season-opening win over Southridge on Friday, then scored the game's first 11 points and finished with 24 in a win Saturday over Hanford.

Football

Steve Natho, Sr., Prosser

He set a 2A state finals record by running for three touchdowns, and he rushed for a game-high 93 yards on 16 carries as Mustangs won their fourth 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.