Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

Athletes of the Week for October 15, 2009

By the Herald staff

The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for October 15, 2009.

Swimming

Kristen Bennettm, Jr., Hanford

She won the 200-yard IM and the 500 freestyle, and also swam on two winning relays as the Falcons won the Tri-City Championships.

Football

Faafiaula Ena, Sr., Hermiston

He was 20-of-27 passing for 276 yards and six touchdowns in leading the Bulldogs to a 58-0 IMC victory over Crook County.

Cross Country

Katie Mahoney, Jr., Richland

She finished fifth and led the Bombers to their first Richland Invite title since 1990, running the 3-mile course in 18:35.

Soccer

Mahaley Sapp, Sr., Pasco

Goalie made six saves in a 3-0 shutout (her sixth of the year) of Moses Lake, then made eight saves in a 4-1 win over Eastmont.

Volleyball

Heather Worley, Sr., Southridge

She had 43 kills and 38 digs to lead the Suns to a fifth-place finish at the Spokane Crossover; also had 11 kills in each of their two CBBN wins

* 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.