Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

Athletes of the Week for Nov. 15, 2007

The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for Nov. 15, 2007.

Swimming

Sarah Hicks, Sr., Walla Walla

She was third in the 50-yard freestyle at the 4A state meet in a time of 24.61 seconds, placed 11th in the 100 free in 55.29 and anchored Wa-Hi's 14th-place 400 free relay.

Soccer

Jen Lackey, Sr., Richland

She scored the game's first goal and drew a penalty that led to the Bombers' second goal in a 2-0 4A state quarterfinal victory over Redmond.

Volleyball

Brittany Quick, Sr., Hanford

Middle blocker racked up 73 kills and 18 blocks in four matches, including 17 kills and three blocks in the final as the Falcons won their first-ever 3A state title.

Football

Steve Swanson, Sr., Southridge

Safety made five tackles and had a sack, and he also intercepted two passes to help lead the Suns to a 20-6 3A state first-round playoff win over Kamiakin.

* 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.