The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for Oct. 25, 2007.
Football
Levi Davis, Sr., River View
He rushed for 218 yards and five touchdowns in an SCAC East win over Wahluke that kept the Panthers' playoff hopes alive. He leads the league with 927 rushing yards.
Cross country
Jose Mendez, Jr., Grandview
He won the Prosser Invite by 22 seconds, finishing the 2.9-mile course in 16:11. Mendez is one of the favorites at this weekend’s CWAC district championships.
Volleyball
Michelle Roach, Sr., Tri-Cities Prep
Setter had a combined 53 assists, four kills, five blocks and six digs, and she was 20-for-22 serving in Blue Mountain wins over Walla Walla Valley and Touchet.
Soccer
Mahaley Sapp, Soph., Pasco
Goalie played 130 scoreless minutes in net and stopped a penalty kick vs. Richland that allowed Bulldogs to win in two overtimes and claim a share of the CBL 4A title.
Swimming
Katie Smoot, Soph., Southridge
She amassed 322.2 points at an 11-dive meet in Ellensburg to qualify for the 3A state meet. She placed second in the 3A division at the meet.
* 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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