Prep Athletes of the Week

Megan Birch | Monroe

VOLLEYBALL: Birch had 24 kills in a 3-1 win over Marysville-Pilchuck as the Bearcats clinched the Wesco North championship.

Kaylie Sowler | Monroe

GIRLS SOCCER: Sowler scored the game-winning goal in the 78th minute of a 2-1 win over Marysville-Pilchuck as the Bearcats clinched the No. 1 seed from the Wesco North into the 4A District 1 playoffs.

Blake Nelson | Jackson

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: Nelson finished first to lead the Timberwolves to a team championship in the 4A District 1 meet.

Amy-Eloise Neale | Glacier Peak

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Neale finished first to lead the Grizzlies to a team championship in the 4A District 1 meet.

Casey Ellersick | Mountlake Terrace

FOOTBALL: Ellersick ran for 122 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-12 win over Kamiak as the Hawks clinched the first football postseason berth in school history.

Mitch Williamson | Jackson

BOYS TENNIS: Williamson won the 4A district 1 singles championship in three sets.

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