The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for Oct. 4, 2007.
Soccer
Galia Deitz, Sr., Richland
Midfielder scored the first two goals in the Bombers' 3-0 CBL 4A victory over Pasco in a matchup of the top two teams in the league.
Cross country
Andrew Gonzales, Jr., Southridge
Won a CBL meet earlier in the week, then placed third in the elite heat at Sunfair in Yakima, leading the Suns to fifth place at the prestigious race.
Swimming
Stephanie Hamilton, Sr., Southridge
Won two events at a dual meet against Moses Lake, then swam a state-qualifying time in the 100-yard backstroke at the Mukilteo Invite.
Football
Luke Loftus, Sr., Kennewick
Ran for 48 yards and a touchdown, knocked away a potential touchdown pass in overtime, then caught the winning TD vs. Pasco -- his seventh catch for 86 yards.
Volleyball
Kinzi Poteet, Jr., Grandview
Had 25 kills and nine blocks in CWAC wins over Ephrata and Othello, then helped lead Hounds to Mark Morris Invite title with 37 kills and seven blocks.
* 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.