Voting for the Athlete of the Week nominees covering October 11-17 is now open. The polling window closes at midnight on Sunday. The recipient of the honor will be revealed alongside the release of the next ballot and in Wednesday's print edition.
Previous recipient
Sophie Ross | Darrington volleyball
Ross recorded 17 kills during a five-set victory against Coupeville on October 8. She secured the title for the October 4-10 period by gathering 162 of the 270 total ballots cast, representing 60 percent of the vote.
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Current nominees
Cadence Bigby | Kamiak volleyball
The senior outside hitter delivered a performance featuring 25 kills and 22 digs on October 15, helping her team defeat Lake Stevens, the 2025 state champion. She previously recorded 21 kills during a straight-sets victory over Arlington on October 13.
Reilly Brookhart | Mountlake Terrace boys cross country
At the Edmonds School District Championships held on October 15, the senior runner set a new Lynndale Park Course record. He completed the 4,000-meter boys race in 12 minutes, 41.3 seconds to take first place.
Beau Everson | Granite Falls football
Everson accounted for four touchdowns in a single contest. He rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns on five carries, in addition to recording a 24-yard receiving touchdown.
E.J. Manning | Edmonds-Woodway football
During an October 16 victory over Shorecrest, the senior safety intercepted three passes. One interception was returned 62 yards for a score, contributing to a total of 151 return yards. He also recorded 53 yards on six carries and two receptions.
Gracelynn Ryan | Stanwood girls soccer
The sophomore scored three goals on October 13 as the Spartans defeated Cascade 5-0 in a home match.
Note: Nominees for the Athlete of the Week are selected based on statistics reported to the newsroom, coach recommendations, and direct observation. Game statistics and nomination suggestions can be submitted to sports@a regional outlet.com. Nominee submissions must be received by 9 a.m. on Monday. If a player is not listed, it may be due to a lack of reported individual statistics. Coaches and scorekeepers are asked to submit results by 10:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Voting can be accessed at a regional outlet.com.