The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for November 6, 2008.
Football
Carlin Andrew, Sr., Pasco
Quarterback ran for season-high 189 yards and two TDs on 38 carries, and also had an interception in crossover win over Kamiakin.
Cross Country
Nancy Cardenas, Sr., Umatilla
She won the Oregon 3A/2A/1A state meet by 20 seconds over Lakeview’s Ashley Baldovino, finishing 5 kilometers in 19:03.1.
Swimming
Melissa Merrill, Fr., Hanford
She won district titles in the 200-yard individual medley (2:21.77) and 100 freestyle (58.00) to qualify for the 3A state meet.
Soccer
Mahaley Sapp, Jr., Pasco
She made six saves in regulation and two in the shootout as Bulldogs won the 4A CBBN district title with a 2-1 victory over Southridge
Volleyball
Maria Staley, Sr., Liberty Christian
She combined for 32 kills and 23 blocks in victories over Asotin, Dayton and DeSales that clinched the Patriots a No. 1 district seed.