The News Tribune is conducting its weekly Athlete of the Week poll for high school soccer games from May 18 through May 23, with voting open until noon on Friday. Readers are urged to cast their ballots and also to nominate future standouts by submitting performance details.
Weekly Athlete of the Week poll
This season’s spotlight has fallen on a handful of players who have delivered decisive moments in recent state tournament matches. Their contributions range from clutch goals to key assists, underscoring the competitive depth across the region.
Bergen Eriksson of Sumner found the net in a victory over top‑seeded Stadium during the 4A state quarterfinal, while teammate Nate Prenovost also scored in that matchup.
For Gig Harbor, Eli Hanson tallied two goals and an assist in a Class 3A second‑round win over Walla Walla, and added another goal and helper in the quarterfinal against Mount Vernon.
Quinlan Pasquale’s decisive strike put Gig Harbor ahead in its quarterfinal clash with Mount Vernon.
Fisher Jarzynka and Jack Luxenberg from Stadium each contributed a goal and an assist in the opening round triumph over Hanford, with Luxenberg netting two goals.
Gannon Vanderhoof of Sumner also logged a goal and an assist in the same quarterfinal victory, highlighting the depth of talent across the classifications.
The breadth of talent displayed underscores the growing prominence of Washington’s high school soccer scene, and the newspaper encourages community members to keep highlighting emerging athletes.