The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for October 30, 2008.

Chelsey Bettinson, Soph., Richland
She had 10 kills and five blocks in a four-set win over Eastmont, then had 17 kills and five blocks in a five-set win over Walla Walla.

Missy Everson, Jr., Pasco
The defender scored in a 6-0 win over Hanford, and two second-half goals that turned out to be the difference in a 4-3 win over Kamiakin.

Kirby Moore, Sr., Prosser
He caught a school-record 17 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns, and also returned a punt for a score in a 33-13 win over Selah.

Megan O'Leary, Fr., Southridge
She posted the Suns' only two victories in a CBBN dual against league champion Eastmont in the 100- and 200-yard freestyles.

Aaron Nelson, Soph., Walla Walla
He finished third at the CBBN 4A district meet, running 3 miles at Wenatchee's Walla Walla Point Park in 15:37.
* 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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