Cedar Park and Bothell athlete Sam Drechsel named WIAA athlete of the week

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

October 21, 2014 12:58 am
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Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

Samantha Drechsel, a sophomore, from Cedar Park Christian in Bothell was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Volleyball.

Drechsel had a stellar performance during the week of Oct. 12-17. At the Linda Sheridan Classic totaling 75 kills and 37 digs. In league play, she posted 35 kills, 33 digs, three assists and 2.5 blocks where they defeated South Whidbey and Cedarcrest.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner awarded receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website at www.wiaa.com.