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Tom Names
Salute to Sports
Honoring the TAC Athletes of the Year
Tacoma Athletic Commission’ s 2020-21 Scott and “Sis” Names
Athletes of the Year
Julianna Walker and AJ Guerrero
Jim Merritt, President of Tacoma Athletic Commission The Tacoma Athletic Commission, a dynamic local organization, supports and celebrates amateur athletics in Tacoma and Pierce County. The goal of the TAC is to ensure that the current generation of athletes have the same care and encouragement that the Commission's members enjoyed when they played. The lessons learned from interscholastic athletics transform lives and prepare students as future leaders in our community. Members love watching local teams as well as swapping stories with former teammates and foes. While there is a healthy rivalry with plenty of banter, members all agree it's about building life-long friendships and relationships at the end of the day. The TAC has recognized local athletes since December 1942. We are fortunate to partner with the Names Family Foundations, Columbia Bank, and the Cheney Foundation to make our Athlete of the Year and Tom Names Salute to Sports a reality. Also, the generous donations from the Names Foundations allow the TAC to grant $40,000 in scholarships each year. The other $5000.00 in scholarships named in honor of two icons of the TAC, Clay Huntington and Stan Naccarato, are sponsored by Columbia Bank and the TAC. To continue the organization's great work, we need members to help support the Commission's financial operations and volunteer. We hope that your family will be inspired and want to give back to the community so the next generation of athletes will enjoy the benefits of joining the Tacoma Athletic Commission. We appreciate all of the Athletic Directors, coaches, school administrators, game officials, and parents for their commitment and dedication to amateur athletics in Pierce County.
Thank you to the Names Foundations
2021 “SIS” Names Female Athlete of the Year
Julianna Walker - Annie Wright - Basketball
From the Annie Wright Schools, Julianna Walker is the
2020-21 "Sis" Names Female Athlete of the Year. Over the
past four seasons, Julianna has been named the TAC Athlete
of the Year in Basketball. She is a true star and rare talent on
the hardwoods and led the Gators to their first state basketball
playoffs ever as a junior. During her career, Julianna's
awards include: first-team all-league, all-area, and all-state. L
This season Julianna set the state scoring record in
Washington, and she is a Gatorade Player of the Year
Nominee, McDonald's All-American Nominee, and the
Nisqually League MVP. What makes her truly extraordinary
is her positivity as a teammate. Annie Wright, Athletic
Director, wrote, "Julianna is a pass-first player who puts her
teammates before herself and her own goals. Headed to
Syracuse University on a full basketball scholarship, the
Tacoma area will be able to watch her on ESPN light up the
scoring columns while also adding in ten plus assists per
game." "Julianna has changed the culture of basketball at
Annie Wright Schools for our middle school and high school
Contratulations Julianna from the programs. Daily, Julianna shows her classmates that success
Tacoma Athletic Commission! is a product of hard work and that hard work is simply a
mindset. Julianna wins all of the conditioning sprints."
Julianna is the first one in the gym before practice and the last
to leave. AWS students now come to the gym before school
starts to shoot around and use their lunchtime to practice free
throws. Before Julianna's freshman year, AWS students did
not use the gyms outside of assigned practice time. The legacy
of Julianna Walker will carry on for many, many more years
because of the work ethic she has instilled in younger aged
students. Author Malcolm Gladwell popularized the 10,000
hours rule. Gladwell believes that someone could become an
expert if they practiced the same skill for 10,000 hours.
Julianna Walker is living proof that Gladwell's theory is
correct.
2021 Scott Names TAC Male Athlete of the Year
A.J. Guerrero - Fife High School - Baseball
The Tacoma Athletic Commission is excited to announce that A.J. Guerrero
has been announced as the 2021 Scott Names Male Athlete of the Year.
A.J. was the 2A MVP, an All-Area, and All-State, and potentially will be MLB
Draftee. He plays to attend the University of Washington to continue his love
of baseball. AJ has been the starting shortstop at FHS since his Freshman
year. In his Sophomore year, he led the team to the State Championship as a
hitter and was a significant contributor to the success of that team. If we had
not had a COVID shutdown last spring, A.J. would have smashed career school
records for hitting categories such as H.R.'s, RBI's, AVG, SLG, etc. He has been
an outstanding student and athlete for Fife High School. He would have been a
four-time All-State player). He is on a top prospects list for the MLB draft and
has been a nationally recognized athlete. A.J. has been a player-coach for
younger players in our program. He is humble, never cocky, and is quick to
acknowledge his teammates as contributing to his success.
A.J. love for baseball is infectious. He plays and practices with passion, and
his intense competitive spirit is always appropriate and inspiring.
Congratulations to A.J. Guerrero
2021 Tom Names Inspirational Female Athlete of the Year
Zoey Diviney - Bonney Lake – 12th – Girls' Track and Field
The TAC chose Zoey during Season 1 and Season 2 as the Athlete of the
year. She is an outstanding athlete. She was selected as the
Tom Names Inspiration Award Winner for her commitment to the Food
Bank in Bonney Lake. She writes, "The Food Bank was low, so I decided to
organize a food drive. I woke up at 7 am on the food drive day, although the
event didn't start 'till 10 am. I was just so excited to see this hard work pay
off. I got my mom, sister, and cousin to help me during the event. It was a
rainy day; it felt as if the raindrops were licking us. However, that wasn't
going to make us cancel. Instead, we adapted our plan. We put up a sign
asking donors to wait in their cars. My cousin and sister would run out to
get the food. That way, the people donating didn't have to get soaked to
help. My role during all of this was to stand on 410 with a sign directing
people to the park. I stood out there for 4 hours. After I was done, I came
back to an epic surprise, and the covered picnic area was filled with food
donations! Over 900 items were donated! (and $120 cash). I was ecstatic!
This would make such a big difference and give the food bank a much-
needed boost. Now all that was left was to box it up and drop it off at the
food bank."
Zoey went undefeated in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m and won these events
at the League Meet. Zoey made a verbal commitment to The College of
Idaho. Zoey went undefeated in league meets and the League championship
meets in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m races. Zoey's Cross-Country season
was outstanding. She went undefeated and was named the TAC Athlete of
the Year for Girls' Cross-Country. Zoey was named an athlete of the week
from the WIAA, was the PCL Distance athlete of the year, The PCL Middle
distance athlete of the year, and was our team-leading point-getter. Zoey
holds a full-time job and also maintains a 3.92 GPA. "Zoey has been such a
good role model to the distance team. Her work ethic is really off the charts,
and she leads by example. Zoey is humble and truly wants to help others get
better. Zoey puts in the extra time outside of practice to achieve the level she
is competing. All of her teammates and opponents like Zoey."
2021 Tom Names Inspirational Male Athlete Award
Sam Zielke – Puyallup – Boys- Cross-Country
The Tacoma Athletic Commission is honored to announce
Sam Zielke as the 2021 Tom Names Males Inspirational
Award Recipient. Sam joined the Army so he can attend
college. He left for military training right after graduation
and will return late summer to begin his first semester of
college.
Sam leads with his word, actions, and deeds, always early
to practice and the first to volunteer. He is always there for
his team. His hard work and dedication have resulted in him
being one of the fastest Cross Country runners in the
South Sound.
Sam has been All-League multiple years, state qualifier two
years,
Team Captain, leader, and helps others with their races. He
leads warm-ups and cooldowns. When allowed, he would
stand at the end of the chute and shake the hand of every
competitor until the very last athlete has finished. In the
eyes of Sam, everyone in the race deserves to be
recognized as we all ran the same race.
Sam enlisted in the Army and planned to run at Pacific
Lutheran University to stay in his unit out of JBLM. Sam
does not have any financial backing from his family to
attend college. His father works at Sea-Tac for the TSA,
and his mother works part-time at a Church. Sam joined the
military as a way to pay for his college education. Sam
qualified to run in the State Meet as an individual in 2018
and as part of the team in 2019. He has been instrumental in
keeping the team running during COVID. He kept running
and would remind and encourage others to keep running.
Sam will finish in the top 5 at the SPSL League meet 2020
and would have again qualified for State if not for COVID..
2021 Clint Names Multi-Sports Excellence Recipient
Ella Borsheim - Bellarmine - 11th Grade
Cross-Country and Track and Field
The Tacoma Athletic Commission is proud to announce Ella
Borshiem from Bellarmine Prep as the 2021 Cline Names
Multi-Sports Female Athlete. Ella has been named the
TAC Athlete of the Year during her three years in high
school for cross-country and track.
Ella is one of the best distance runners in the State. Ella
was the SPSL Champion in 1600 and 3200- meter races.
She continues to excel in the classroom and on track. Ella
is the best example of a Bellarmine student-athlete we
have seen in years. She has been one of the top runners
in Washington for her entire high school career. Ella
leads by example and is a great mentor to our younger
runners. Ella's inquisitive mind and her willingness to
listen, learn, and be coached are exceptional.
Ella stated when asked how she dealt with the stay-at-
home requirements during COVID by saying," She also
believed that 2020 helped her grow as a person and as
an athlete. "I had more time to focus on the little things
like sleep, nutrition, and flexibility." Her continued
efforts during individual training seem to have paid off as
she recently set a personal 5k best of 16:55.8. She
hopes this improvement will carry her into the season
where she has much she wants to accomplish.
2021 Clint Names Multi-Sports Excellence Recipient
Jahan Bains - Charles Wright - 12th – Boys' Golf
From Charles Wright Academy, Jahan Bains has been named the
Clint Names Mult-Sport Athlete of the Year. Jahan excels at
everything he does in life. The USGA named him the Junior Golfer
of 2020, and Jahan won the Nisqually League Cross-Country
Championship this year. He came in second to a teammate who
graduated last year, the Nisqually League Champion four years in a
row.
Jahan is an exceptional athlete. He won the Nisqually League Cross
Country meet, with Cross Country being his second sport. His first
and primary sport is Golf. If we had Districts and a State
Championship, he would very likely win both. He has placed in the
top three in both Districts and State Championships in his Freshman
and Sophomore seasons; his Junior season was lost to Covid, and
now his Senior season is abbreviated. Johan plans to attend Lehigh
to study engineering and play Division 1 Men's Golf. Jahan is the
epitome of the student-athlete every coach dreams of having on their
team. His dedication to Golf, where he leads with his actions first, is
the definition of integrity and trustworthiness. He relentlessly
practices in his pursuit of perfection and competes at the highest
levels available to him. He outworks everyone when no one is
watching to be able to win when everyone sees. Jahan was selected at
the Washington State Golf Association Boys Junior Player of the Year
in 2020. He won the WJGA (WA Junior Golf Association) Eastern
Open and finished as runner-up in the WJGA State Match Play
WJGA District 3 Championship and the WJGA State Championship.
He placed third overall in the abbreviated season of the WJGA Cup.
He consistently ranks in the top 20 of the AJGA (American Junior
Golf Association) tournaments he can attend.
Jahan has served as our team captain and leader for two years, re-
elected because of the belief the other athletes have in him. He
actively practices his "captainship" by reaching out to work with the
youngest and most inexperienced players during our practices.
During quarantine, Jahan would do online swing analysis with his
peers as a way to connect. He constantly goes over and above any
expectations because he genuinely cares about others' well-being.
Jahan has a brother, Gyan, who is two years older. Gyan had been
our team captain for two years before Jahan joined the group. When
it came time to vote for team captain when Gyan was a Junior and
Jahan was a freshman, Jahan asked not to be considered a captain.
Jahan knew it was Gyan's upcoming senior season and felt he should
be the captain. Jahan also knew that after Gyan graduated, it would
be his turn to be captain for two years. It was a selfless and
compassionate act, especially for a freshman towards his most
significant competitor. Jahan has only improved with time.
2021 Clay Huntington Sports Communication Scholarship
Liberty Tucker - White River High School
The TAC proudly announces that Liberty Tucker from White River High
School is a Clay Huntington Sports Communication Scholarship recipient.
Liberty wrote, “Sports have always played a huge role in my life, and one of
the most important things they have taught me is the importance of
teamwork and communication. I grew up watching sports constantly; it felt
like the only channel on our T.V. was ESPN. I am inspired by how they can
unite us all; it is a common ground for all people. However, it was not until
my freshman year that I realized just how essential sports would be to me for
the rest of my life. I tried out for a club fast-pitch team my freshman year,
and that is when everything started to click for me. I finally understood what
it meant to be an athlete and to devote yourself to the game. The sound of a
solid line drive coming off of the bat or the smell of fresh grass stains after you
dive to snatch a pop fly are the things I dream about every night. As my time
as a high school athlete comes to an end, I have done a lot of reflecting, and I
have realized I do not want sports to stop being a part of my life.
I plan to attend Baylor University next Fall, and as of right now, my plan is
to major in Journalism and eventually and a career in sports journalism.”
“Sports unite people. It does not matter your race, religion, sexuality, or
gender to bond over sports. Sports allow people from all over to have common
ground. Whether it is a “Sic “Em Bears” while passing a stranger on a
sidewalk or meeting the only Seattle Seahawks bar in San Francisco, sports
unite all in despite all the odds. That is why I want to be a sports journalist. I
plan to turn my journalism career into something positive that will help
people realize they have things in common and give them something to hope
to make the world better. There is so much negativity in our society, and I
hope that I can help others create friendships and their passion and give
people hope with my writing. Sports have changed my life for the better, and
I hope through my writing that I can help change other’s lives through
sports.”
Her teacher Lori Curtis wrote, “Liberty is also a student with a heart for
other human beings and other students. She is a high-achieving student with
excellent grades and well-rounded involvement - ASB officer, athlete, and
other school leadership. However, what sets her apart is her social
personableness, interest, and drive to work with and mentor students
younger than her.”
Liberty was an outstanding softball player and cheerleader at White River
High School.Liberty Tucker
White River
High School
2021 Clay Huntington Sports Communication Scholarship
Joey Vaughan - Bellarmine Prep
Congratulations to Joey Vaughan for being selected as one of Clay Huntington's Sports
Communication recipients. Joey writes, "I love sports. Whether watching on TV or
playing with friends, sports provide fun and entertainment. I enjoy all aspects of sports,
including sports communication. From announcing wiffle ball games in my yard to
listening to the radio, sports communication has played a prominent role in my life. In
this field, I have numerous career goals, ways to help give back to the community, and
possibilities to advance my experience in college.
I have many career aspirations in the field of sports communication. I have started
exploring many paths within this field and found them all great careers to pursue. For
one, I am very interested in broadcasting. I have always enjoyed listening to and
watching games both on the radio and TV. However, my interest in broadcasting was
sparked during my trip to Spring Training in 2015. There, I had a long conversation with
Rick Rizzs, the Mariners' lead radio broadcaster. The following year, I got to talk with
him again in the radio booth before a Mariners game, thanks to a thank you note I had
written back in 2015. Then, last winter, I did some broadcasting of my own, as I was the
public address announcer for a few Bellarmine boy JV basketball games. I had a great
time, and it was fun to participate in announcing firsthand. I loved the experience and
was going to do it again this year before COVID hit; however, I hope to do it again once
sports resume. (I was also asked to announce football games for the Bellarmine Little
Lions before their season was canceled).Additionally, I have pursued my interest in media/public relations. Throughout the Tacoma Rainiers 2019 baseball season, I shadowed AJ Garcia, the Director of Media Relations and Content Development. During this shadow, I saw what a Public Relations person does on a day-to-day basis; conducting interviews, writing game notes, and stat packs, and managing social media. Helping with media and promotions such as organizing autograph sessions, compiling baseball cards, making videos for promotions, and composing a media guide were interesting. Moreover, I wrote some game notes and short paragraphs for statistical trends (usually around six or six every game). This was great, as I love analyzing statistics. Through this shadow, I learned more about an exciting career and hope to do another shadow in the future. Another career path involving sports communications that I have looked into is marketing and sales. In the summer of 2019, I spent a week shadowing the marketing and sales teams for the Tacoma Rainiers, Defiance, and Reign. During that week, I learned how sales work and who is in charge of what. It was incredibly fascinating in this case, where a large portion of the staff works for multiple teams. It was also interesting to see how each group is marketed similarly yet unique. Each team has a different sales pitch and its appeal. Moreover, I was able to see how marketing created ads for different promotions and events, from designing uniforms to making videos. Another part of the marketing I noticed was how much emphasis the staff put on having a booth at different local events and the coordination it took to get everything organized. It was a very insightful week in which I discovered a lot about the behind-the-scenes of marketing and sales. Furthermore, I have explored my interests in sports newscasting. Last fall, my friends and I created a podcast, "Carpool Sports Insights" (https://maxwalker4.podbean.com/). It started during Covid; this helped us connect and talk about the world of sports. In this biweekly podcast, we discuss sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, and tennis. Doing the podcast has been a great experience, as it is a way to see how sports media hosts need to prepare for their jobs. This fun, entertaining show has given us the ability to showcase our knowledge of sports and help keep people up-to-date about current events across the sports landscape. Not only that, but I have learned the importance of communication and other essential lessons when working together. From facts and trivia to scores and analysis, this podcast has helped me see what sports media can be like, while also giving me many memories. Joey completed the University of Notre Dame Summer Scholars Program, Moneyball: The Analytics of Sports. It was online and worth one college credit. In this two-week class, I learned how to use R, a programming language, to analyze data and solve problems. Although this class was challenging, I was captivated by R and loved seeing all its uses in the sports world. For example, Dr. Seth Berry, one of the professors, used R this season to plan out safe Covid policies for attendance/seating at football games for Notre Dame. The class continues to be very helpful. I am currently using R to create my project for Bellarmine's Marine Chemistry Program. In this project, I am looking at statistics from baseball's minor leagues and comparing them to those of the Major Leagues to try to and fine correlation and statistical trends.”
2021 Stan Nacarrato Sports and Civic Betterment Scholarship
Henry Stemp - Curtis High School
The Tacoma Athlete Commission is excited to announce Henry Stemo as the Stan
Naccarato Sports and Civic Betterment Scholarship winner for 2021.
Henry wrote, Go ahead and take that cart right there."
“I must have repeated that phrase 9,000 times over the years working at the foodbank,
yet somehow it never felt repetitive. What started as a selfish endeavor to complete 50
hours of service requirements grew into a genuine dedication to selfless service to others.
Volunteering at the Families Unlimited Network food bank, I call it FUN for short, has
had the most meaningful impact on my young life.’
I began volunteering for FUN, located in the local church garage just down the street
from my house, back in the eighth grade, and I never looked back. Early on, I would
help out at FUN whenever I had a free Saturday in my schedule, but I felt there was
more I could offer. I quickly noticed that I was the only volunteer under the age of 70,
and I could use my youthful manner to brighten up the atmosphere of the foodbank. The
old grannies loved when I would tell jokes or reach the top rack to put the meat onto the
shelves too high for their short arms. Soon many of the customers were having more fun
too. It was in these moments that I began to see the meaning of community service. I
found that you are genuinely serving when you don't even notice the effect you are
having on others, no matter their age or the wage they earn.As I progressed through my high school career, I saw regular volunteers come and go, and
even food bank directors say their goodbyes. One constant remained: my passion for the food
bank, the love for putting the "fun" in FUN family food bank. I was eventually promoted to
head volunteer my junior year for my longstanding commitment to the organization, and it is
an achievement I shall forever hold dear to my heart. When the Coronavirus hit, and the
lockdown ensued, I recognized an opportunity to help FUN serve the community like it never
had before. Since distance learning was allocated to 2 hours per day, I could help out three
days per week rather than just the usual Saturday. I spoke with the director, and we decided
that the elderly volunteers should take a hiatus to minimize their risks, letting the young guns
take over for the time being. I then recruited my two younger brothers and some friends
whose positive attitudes I knew would it the uplifting atmosphere perfectly and taught them
the ropes. I also revolutionized serving patrons and adapted the process to the "new normal"
by pre-bagging the food to have it ready for them before they arrived. The new approach
allowed thousands of more individuals in our community to be served during record highs in
unemployment, food insecurity, and [nancial instability.
Through what turned out to be over 600 service hours at FUN, I have developed social skills
that school could never have taught me as I interacted with strangers and dealt with diverse
personalities each day. I have grown to enjoy the challenges of adapting to new and emerging
situations and thinking quickly on my feet. I am proud of my growth as a leader through 5
years of being a team member and two years as a head volunteer and know that when I
continue onto college, I will also continue to serve as a pathway for community and personal
growth.
Thank you to Henry Stemp for his incredible
dedication in making his community a better
place!
The Executive Committee of the Tacoma Athletic Commission
thanks all TAC members for their wonderful support during the
2020-21 year. Also, a huge thank you goes to all athletic
directors, coaches, school administrators, game officials, and
parents for their work to ensure studet-athletes were able to
compete this year. We are in awe of your work. Thank you!Tacoma Athletic Commission
Athlete of the Year
2021 Season Three
The Tacoma Athletic Commission is excited to announce the Athlete of the Year
winners and nominees for Season Three. Student-Athletes from Tacoma and Pierce
County have worked hard to prepare for the season. Returning to school and the
playing fields and courts have been exciting for everyone. The TAC appreciates
everyone involved in making the 2020-21 sports season possible for the local
amateur athletes. The TAC enjoys honoring and recognizing the athletic and
academic achievements of local athletes. The organization has partnered with local
schools and other non-profits since 1942 to support Sports and Civic Betterment in
the South Sound.
Athletes Nominated for the Athlete of the Year Program for Season Three
Michael Steimle Fife Boys’ Basketball
Joshua Wood Graham-Kapowsin Boys’ Basketball
Marcus Douglas Peninsula Boys’ Basketball
Dara Ogunbinu-Peters Charles Wright Boys’ Basketball
Tavian Bowen-Moore Charles Wright Boys’ Basketball
Chai Kwa Annie Wright Boys’ Basketball
Demarea Wilkins Foss Boys’ Basketball
Zach Toglia Gig Harbor Boys’ Basketball
GEORGE THOMAS Stadium Boys’ Basketball
Dylan Preston Bonney Lake Boys’ Basketball
Connor Drinkwine Emerald Ridge Boys’ Basketball
Wyatt Glissmeyer White River Boys’ Basketball
Cinque Maxwell Curtis Boys’ Basketball
Congratulations Athletes from the TACTitus Dentin Fife Boys’ Wrestling Ty Whitney Eatonville Boys’ Wrestling Logan Heath Spanaway Lake Boys’ Wrestling PAYTON ANDERSON Stadium Boys’ Wrestling Elijah Gandert Sumner Boys’ Wrestling Caleb Zinn Lakes Boys’ Wrestling Ben Milligan White River Boys’ Wrestling JR Bunn Foss/SAMI Boys’ Wrestling Hailey Rath Eatonville Girls’ Basketball Julianna Walker Annie Wright Girls’ Basketball Monique Carter Emerald Ridge Girls’ Basketball Hanna Tolson Graham-Kapowsin Girls’ Basketball Ivy Bartlett Cascade Christian Girls’ Basketball Shawnace Davis Sumner Girls’ Basketball Joclyen Wyatt Wilson Girls’ Basketball Alyson Deaver Sumner Girls’ Basketball Meli Rodenbeck Foss Girls’ Basketball Jasmine James Lakes Girls’ Basketball Kara Marecle White River Girls’ Basketball Shawnacee Davis Curtis Girls’ Basketball Magnus Neil Lakes Boys’ Water Polo WILLIAM MORRIS Stadium Boys’ Water Polo Sean O'Boyle Curtis Boys’ Water Polo Jackson Hamel Emerald Ridge Boys’ Water Polo RACHEL GOOD Stadium Girls’ Water Polo Haylee Davidson Curtis Girls’ Water Polo Evelyn Chau Foss Girls’ Water Polo McKenna Kipp Emerald Ridge Gymnastics Taylor Holmes Sumner Gymnastics
Rylie Luhring Wilson Girls’ Bowling Skyler Roehl Graham-Kapowsin Girls’ Bowling Gabi Burton Foss Girls’ Bowling ESTHER MUTHIORA Stadium Girls’ Bowling Noelani Souza Washington Girls’ Bowling Julie Holme Washington Girls’ Bowling Wendy Jo LaTurner White River Girls’ Bowling Sienna Stoner Curtis Girls’ Bowling Tiffany Kim Curtis Girls’ Bowling JOANNA VANDERWOOD Graham-Kapowsin Girls’ Wrestling Alanis Serrano-Rios Spanaway Lake Girls’ Wrestling Claire Dicugno. White River. Girls’ Wrestling Zack Tantzen Fife Boys’ Swim Carlo Zavala Steilacoom Boys’ Swim William Connor McPhail Steilacoom Boys’ Swim Brandon Parkins Steilacoom Boys’ Swim Ellie Hsu Curtis Cheerleading ANTONIO HERNANDEZ Stadium Boys’ Tennis Brett Kelley Bellarmine Boys’ Tennis Steven Tran Foss Boys’ Tennis Aidan Vea Emerald Ridge Boys’ Tennis Jared Zaugg White River Boys’ Tennis CJ Peterson Curtis Boys’ Tennis Trevor Heldt Sumner Boys Lacrosse Patrick Nye Curtis Boys Lacrosse Jordan Hendrix Curtis Girls’ Lacrosse
Tacoma Athletic Commission Athlete of the Year and Scholarship Winners
Connor Drinkwine Emerald Ridge High School Boys’ Basketball
Dylan Preston Bonney Lake High School Boys’ Basketball
Julianna Walker Annie Wright Schools Girls’ Basketball
Joclyen Wyatt Wilson High School Girls’ Basketball
Caleb Zinn Lakes High School Boys’ Wrestling
Joanna Vanderwood Graham-Kapowsin High School Girls’ Wrestling
Claire Dicugno White River High School Girls’ Wrestling
Brett Kelley Bellarmine Prep Boys’ Tennis
Rylie Luhring Wilson High School Girls’ Bowling
Julie Holme Washington High School Girls’ Bowling
McKenna Kipp Emerald Ridge High School Gymnastics
Sean O'Boyle Curtis High School Boys’ Water Polo
Haylee Davidson. Curtis High School Girls’ Water Polo
William Connor McPhail Steilacoom High School Boys’ Swim and Dive
Congratulations to the 2021 Season
Three Athletes of the Year!!!Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We really appreciate your
commitment and dedication to amateur athletics.
Scott and “Sis” Names Family Foundation
Clint and Diane Names Foundation
Tom and Meg Names Foundation
Names Foundation
Columbia Bank
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
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