The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for May 8, 2008.
Basebll
Josh Boles, Sr., Pasco
He threw 6-plus innings of two-hit ball, striking out nine, and was 3-for-3 with two homers and three RBIs in a 5-4 win over Walla Walla.
Soccer
Brian Galvan, Jr., Sunnyside
He scored five goals and assisted on another in the Grizzlies' 9-1 first-round 3A Eastern Regional win over North Central.
Tennis
Elliot Martin, Sr., Richland
Chris Shallman, Jr., Richland
The Bombers' No. 1 doubles team rallied from a set down to defeat Lewis & Clark's Chris Martin and Zach Williams 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win the Inland Empire title.
Golf
Gina Ojeda, Soph., Richland
She shot an 11-over 83 at Horn Rapids to take medalist honors and lead the Bombers to victory at a CBL 4A pod match.
Softball
Deni Teel, Sr., Kamiakin
She threw a no-hitter and went 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs vs. West Valley; also won two games against Kennewick.
Track & Field
Ana Zapien, Jr., Prosser
She won the discus at the Prosser Invite with a throw of 133 feet, 9 inches -- No. 3 in the state this year -- as the Mustangs won the 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.