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Vote now for The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week for high school contests played between Nov.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•2 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
Key points
  • Joshua Minner, Gig Harbor boys cross country — Took ninth in the 3A WIAA state cross country meet in Pasco with a time of 15 minutes, 36.9 seconds, leading the Tides to the team state title.
  • Tre Robinson, Emerald Ridge — Rushed for 274 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries in 56-28 win over Eastlake, coming up just two yards short of the school’s single-game rushing record.
  • Jeremiah Orcutt, Franklin Pierce — Quarterback rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries and came up with an interception on defense in 32-28 win over Washougal.

Email reporter Jon Manley ([email protected]) or send a direct message on Twitter/X (@manley_tnt) or Instagram (@manleytnt) with the athlete’s first and last name, school, year, position and a stat line from game(s) during the past week.

Braylon Pope, Sumner — State’s top-ranked recruit made an impact in his first game of the season, returning from injury, catching three passes for 91 yards and a touchdown in win over Stadium.

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  • Noah Smith, Puyallup — Quarterback completed 17-of-21 passes for 341 yards and five touchdowns, all in the first half of 57-16 win over Lewis & Clark.
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  • Emma Gatoloai, Spanaway Lake volleyball — Had 18 kills (4.5 per set), nine digs and two aces in four-set win over Olympia on Saturday.
  • Kael Copeland, Kennedy Catholic — Led the Lancers’ rushing attack with five touchdowns on the ground in 62-35 win over Arlington.

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