Tacoma Athletic Commission Athlete of the Year Season 2 May 2021

The Tacoma Athletic Commission, which serves all schools in Tacoma and Pierce County, proudly announces the Athletes of the Year for the Spring athletic season played during mid-March to May 1, 2021. Twenty-five of the 34 high schools that play interscholastic athletics in the area participated in the program. Athletic Directors and coaches nominated one hundred and three athletes. Eight members of the Athlete of the Year Committee deliberated in length because the talent pool was deep. There were many compelling narratives on why an individual student-athlete should be chosen. The committee reviewed the and nominees from season 1 when deciding the AOY for those sports. The Tacoma Athletic Commission honors student-athletes three times a year at the end of each athletic season. In June, we award six scholarships to the most outstanding male and female athletes, the most inspirational, and the best multi-sport athletes. The TAC awards sport communication scholarships in honor of Clay Huntington as one of the Founders of the TAC and Stan Naccarato, whose service to the community is legendary. The TAC mission is to honor and celebrate amateur athletics in Pierce County. For 79 years, the Commission has supported various events that have made the community a more robust and better place to live. On behalf of all members of the TAC, we are honored to have the opportunity to partner with all of the schools in Pierce County. We look forward to continuing to build this relationship. The TAC thanks all of the Athletic Directors, coaches, school administrators, schools, and officials for the incredible work they do with students and their support of amateur athletics! Nominated students for Season 2 for the Athlete of the Year Program Annie Wright Connor Hancock Boys’ Golf Yayoi Junior Girls’ Tennis Eli Dugan Boys’ Track and Field Anna Parrott Girls’ Track and Field Eli Lupton Boys’ Soccer

Bellarmine Prep Victoria Krushchuk Girls’ Tennis Ella Borsheim Girls’ Track and Field Peter Radovich Boys’ Soccer

Bethel Molly Corbin Girls’ Tennis Triston Nelson Boys’ Soccer

Bonney Lake Zoey Diviney Girls’ Track and Field Nic Lewandowski Brynn Nelson Fastpitch

Charles Wright Jahan Bains Boys Golf Zoe Rose Girls’ Tennis Nolan Evans Boys’ Track and Field Isabella Mastras Girls’ Track and Field Lawson Hunt Boys’ Soccer Emersyn Walker Girls’ Golf Concordia Christian Academy Jacob Huset Boys’ Track and Field

Curtis Matthew Dingess Boys’ Swim and Dive Reiko Wilford Girls’ Track and Field Zion Williams Baseball Jared Dubinsky Boys’ Soccer Rudi Reyes Fastpitch Zachery Lee Boys’ Track and Field

Eatonville Cameron Hatler Boys’ Track and Field Alexia Price Girls’ Track and Field Maximus VanEaton Boys’ Soccer Hailey Rath Fastpitch

Emerald Ridge Jacqueline Foster Girls’ Tennis Austin Rohrbach Boys’ Swim and Dive Hugo Ntanda Boys’ Track and Field Carley Huber Girls’ Track and Field Dominic Wagner Baseball Christian Pineda Fastpitch

Fife Torree (Torrance) Thomas Girls’ Tennis Logan Werner Boys’ Track and Field Kaiha Gayles Girls’ Track and Field AJ Guerrero Baseball Angelina Green Fastpitch

Foss Gabby Burton Girls’ Tennis Keshawn Lewis Boys’ Track and Field Rhonda Newton Girls’ Track and Field SAMI Nalaya Johnson Fastpitch Josh Warukira Boys’ Soccer Austin Forstein Baseball Franklin Pierce Bailee Disney Girls’ Tennis Gracie Higgins Fastpitch

Graham-Kapowsin Charles Lockington Boys’ Track and Field Alison Harris Fastpitch

Lakes Cruize Corbin Boys’ Track and Field Kivi Johnson Girls’ Track and Field

Mount Tahoma Nathaniel Celestra Swim and Dive Marcus Larsen Swim and Dive Angel Roman Other Leyton Pfingston Baseball

Peninsula Hunter Hobbs Boys’ Swim and Dive Linsey Lovrovich Girls’ Track and Field Caleb Wanaka Baseball Emily Barry Fastpitch Kailey Bass Girls’ Golf

Puyallup Leland Baltazar Boys’ Swim and Dive Alexa Callanan Girls’ Track and Field Holden Burchett Boys’ Soccer Callie Lowney Girls’ Tennis Ally Beavers Girls’ Tennis

Rogers Natasha Trivitt Girls’ Tennis Katie Kober Girls’ Tennis Kate Middling Girls’ Tennis Victoria Trivitt Girls’ Tennis Grace Nice Girls’ Tennis Sydney Kowalchuk Girls’ Tennis Lexy Martinez Girls’ Tennis Dean Mensonides Boys’ Track and Field Spanaway Lake Hailey Perrine Girls’ Track and Field NolanRyan Babauta Baseball Eric Welter Boys’ Soccer

Stadium Libertad Sarmiento Girls’ Tennis Christian Amberson Boys’ Swim and Dive Makenzie Dilworth Girls’ Track and Field Noah Steele Baseball Erick Arvizu-Matinez Boys’ Soccer Alexys Newman Fastpitch

Steilacoom Sawyer Dagan Boys’ Track and Field Logan Brady Baseball Dylan Lawes Boys’ Soccer Savannah Antonowizch Fastpitch

Sumner Cabri Jacobsen Girls’ Tennis Taylor Holmes Girls’ Track and Field Kai Jones Baseball

Tacoma Baptist School Jalen Henderson Boys’ Track and Field Mikayla Stephenson Girls’ Track and Field Josh Moore Baseball

White River Kennedy Wagner Girls’ Tennis Colton Humphreys Boys’ Track and Field Tori Schmidtke Girls’ Track and Field Hunter Fray Baseball Cristian Senestrari Boys’ Soccer Ella Lidstrom Fastpitch

Wilson Jaylen McCabe Boys’ Track and Field Rylie Luhring Fastpitch Maggie Larsen Fastpitch TAC Athletes of the Year for Season Two Girls' Tennis

Cabri Jacobsen Sumner High School Torree (Torrance) Thomas Fife High School

Girls' Golf

Emersyn Walker Charles Wright Academy Kailey Bass Peninsula High School

Fastpitch

Hailey Rath Eatonville High School Emily Barry Peninsula High School Brynn Nelson Bonney Lake High School

Girls' Track

Zoey Diviney Bonney Lake High School Reiko Wilford Curtis High School Carley Huber Emerald Ridge High School Ella Borsheim Bellarmine Prep

Boys' Golf

Jahan Bains Charles Wright Academy

Baseball

Caleb Wanaka Peninsula High School Zion Williams Curtis High School AJ Guerrero Fife High School Nic Lewandowski Bonney Lake High School

Boys' Track

Cameron Hatler Eatonville High School Sawyer Dagan Steilacoom High School Cruize Corvin. Lakes High School Boys' Soccer

Holden Burchett Puyallup High School

Boys' Swim and Dive

Leland Baltazar Puyallup High School

Cabri Jacobsen - Sumner – Girls’ Tennis – 12th grade

Cabri voted Singles Player Of The Year in our league in 2021, and she is the youngest to come from a family of tennis players. Cabri remains humble at all times and makes friends with all her opponents. Cabri went to the state tennis tournament in doubles her Freshman and Sophomore seasons. After missing her junior year due to the COVID shutdown, she came back her Senior year and went undefeated in singles during the regular season and was voted by the league's coaches as the Singles Player Of The League. Cabri's quiet leadership and strong character inspire others.

Torree (Torrance) Thomas - Fife - 11th – Girls’ Tennis

Torree was by far the most dominant player in the 2A league this season. All the coaches knew about her and tried to strategize a way to beat her and her opponent. Torres's leadership was the catalyst that helped our team win the league title. Her doubles team went undefeated and won the league tournament. Humility, leadership, and class describe Torres as an athlete. As a three-sport high school athlete, she's is potentially a state competitor in Golf, , and Tennis. Torre's involvement at school includes leadership roles in ASB and the AVID program. Many students and athletes look to her and her ability to be a pillar amongst her peers. This year is only scratching the surface of her knowledge on and off the court. Torre's a tremendous human being. Emersyn Walker - Charles Wright Academy – 11th – Girls’ Golf

As a 9th grader, Emersyn shot a 69 in the final round of the state tournament to win the State Championship. Always calm and collected on the links, Emersyn is unflappable on the links. She rebounds from a bad shot and is always thinking in the present and future, but not the past. She is ranked 208 nationally by the USGA as a junior golfer. Emersyn is the consummate team player. She helps younger players with their swing or strategy, and Emersyn is always willing to practice no matter the weather. Emersyn's golf talents are outstanding, but her humility and willingness to teach opponents while playing are inspiring. She is a coach to everyone on the course. Beyond Golf, Emersyn has a world-class voice and often sings the national anthem at events. In her Freshman year, she sang the National Anthem at the TAC Tom Names Salute to Sports, and in her spare time, she plays , basketball, and works on the School's Yearbook.

Kailey Bass - Peninsula High School - 12th – Girls’ Golf

Kailey was the MVP and SPSL player of the year in 2021. Also, she won the league championship and had a hole in one. Her coach writes, "Kailey Bass is a true leader and has achieved 4.0-grade point average. In addition, Kailey achieved the Most Valuable Player Award at Peninsula High School for three years. She is a tremendous talent who has won WJGA district championships and placed 6th in the Women's Amateur Tournament. She also had a hole in one in a match this season." She is also an Honor Society member and a student of distinction. Recognized by the Gig Harbor Life Magazine, Tacoma News Tribune, and the Washington Golf Association, Kailey was a great tribute to her career. Kailey's work ethic and commitment to excellence inspire others to strive to be better. Hailey Rath - Eatonville - 12th - Fastpitch -

Hailey was a first-team outfielder last year, and this year her performance outranks the previous season by breaking many school records. Hailey verbally committed to Western Washington to play . Hailey Rath is an excellent all-around athlete, student, and teammate. Her work ethic is outstanding, and her motivations are infectious to her teammates and classmates. Hailey received 1st team all-league honors every year in high school, she was named captain both her sophomore year and senior year, and recently she was just recognized as one of the top ten outfielders Washington State to watch. Hailey is a three-sport athlete. Hailey is a natural leader who goes above and beyond to help her teammates with schoolwork or other struggles.

Emily Barry - Peninsula - 12th - Fastpitch

Emily was a consensus 1st team all-league performer with a batting average of .462 (24 RBI, five home runs, 16 stolen bases) and a .979 field percentage. Her gloves skills at first base are outstanding. "Emily was the team leader; she anchored the infield and was our lead-off batter and rally starter. She was a clutch hitter who we relied on for getting us started and had many key RBIs. Emily's defense is incredible, and she strengthens those around her." PHS Stats: COVID canceled her Junior season, but as a varsity starter 9th, 10th, 12th, her overall stats are breathtaking. Batting average of .387, OBP .451, 36 stolen bases, .965 field percentage (372 putouts at first base). As a 9th grade: all-league honorable mention, 10th grade: 2nd team all- league; 12th grade: likely 1st team all-league. Emily's leadership helped move the program forward. During her 10th grade season, the team was 6-13 in the 3A competition. Emily's Senior year, the team was 12-4 and took 2nd place in the SPSL 4A. Emily is a calm and focused leader who pulls other players up when they are struggling. She helped bring in new girls to the program to teach them how to play the game. Brynn Nelson - Bonney Lake – 12th - Fastpitch

As a 1st team all-league infielder and league MVP honors this year in the PCL, Brynn dominated her opponents. She made 1st team all PCL her freshman and sophomore years. She led the team in H.R.'s (5) and had a .714 B.A., and helped her team win the PCL Championship. Brynn verbally committed to play softball at Linfield University. "Brynn is one of the best contact/power hitters I have ever had the privilege of coaching. Not only is she an incredible ballplayer, but she is also an extremely hard worker both on and off the field. She always works to be her best, asking for extra ground ball reps or getting another round of batting practice. Brynn's positive attitude and competitive spirit are contagious, making her an amazing role model and leader for her team." In both her freshman and sophomore seasons, Brynn made 1st Team All-League and All-Area at 2nd base. She batted over .500 during her 9th and 10th-grade seasons and led her team in 2021 in batting average (.714), slugging percentage (1.265), RBIs (32), and H.R.s (5). Brynn was a contributing member of the 3A State Championship team and made the All-State Team in 2018; Brynn also helped lead her team to the state semifinals in 2019. In 2021, she led her team to a perfect 13-0 record and the PCL Championship.Brynn has made an incredible impact on the softball program and Bonney Lake High School. As team captain (2020 and 2021), Brynn is a leader through her words and actions. She constantly encourages her teammates to do their best and is the first to pick them up when they are feeling down. Her teammates think her positive impact as well, voting her "Most Inspirational" in 2021. Outside of softball, Brynn makes just as much of a positive impact at her school and community. She is heavily involved in ASB and other school activities, always working to help make the school a great and welcoming place.

Zoey Diviney - Bonney Lake – 12th – Girls’ Track and Field

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 meet in the events of the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m races. Zoey 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." Reiko Wilford - Curtis - 12th – Grils’ Track and Field

Reiko won the 4A SPSL Long jump and Triple Jump and Anchored the 4x200 relay winning team. Reiko is a nationally ranked Triple Jumper and will attend Purdue University to continue her track career. She is an outstanding leader who is rated #1 in Washington for long jump and triple jump.

Curtis High School

Carley Huber - Emerald Ridge – 12th – Girls’ Track and Field

Carley Huber is the #1 300 hurdler in the SPSL. She ranks in the top-five in the 100 hurdles and 4x400 relay. Carley is a captain on our team and is an absolute servant leader among her teammates. Carley was recognized as the WIAA Athlete of the Week in Track & Field earlier this year. Carley Huber has accepted an athletic scholarship to run track at Central Washington. Carley Huber is the epitome of servant leadership. Not only does Carley achieve at the highest levels of track and field, leading 4A all year in the 300 hurdles, but Carley also inspires her teammates. She is the first person to offer car rides home to another student, take the jacket off her back to keep them dry, or share equipment with teammates. Carley is a rock in her family and is someone coaches can consistently point to and say, "If you take care of business like Carley, you too can be successful!" Carly's accomplishments: WIAA Athlete of the Week - Track & Field, Three Year Track & Field Captain, National Qualifier in 400 hurdles (USATF); state qualifier in each year that State was held (frosh and soph); current 4A state leader in 300 hurdles. "As mentioned previously, Carley Huber is the glue that holds our team together. We have other great leaders in our program - and much of their success is a direct correlation to Carley's modeling. She is an active member in ASB and leadership, has volunteered numerous hours in the community 5k races, worked at food bank distribution centers and other community service opportunities. She carries a lot of responsibility in her family, being responsible for caring for several young children when a parent is working." Ella Borsheim - Bellarmine - 11th – Girls’ Track and Field

Ella is one of the best distance runners in the State. SPSL Champion in 1600 and 3200- meter race. She continues to excel in the classroom and on the 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.

Bellarmine Prep

Jahan Bains - Charles Wright - 12th – Boys’ Golf

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. Caleb Wanaka – Peninsula High School - 11th - Baseball

Caleb was awarded 1st Team honors in the SPSL 4A conference. He is a true definition of a student-athlete. Caleb has consistently demonstrated a desire to be great on the field and in the classroom. His work ethic is second to none, and his efforts paid off this year as he earned a 1st Team All-League honor in the SPSL 4A conference as a junior. "In addition to being a top player in our program, Caleb has taken on a leadership role and has shown himself to be a team-first guy who enjoys celebrating the successes of his teammates more than his own. Caleb is a special player, but more importantly, a special young man, who would be very deserving of this recognition." A junior, Caleb is a 3-year varsity starter and 3-year Varsity Letter Award winner as a member of our baseball program. In 2021 he earned 1st Team All- League honors and has been recognized as a scholar-athlete. In 17 games this season, Caleb led our team in hits (22), doubles (5), triples (1), home runs (1), Runs Batted In (10), Runs Scored (9), and was second on the team in Stolen Bases (8). He was also a top arm in our bullpen, recording 12 strikeouts in just 13 innings pitched. In each of his two precious high school summers, Caleb has earned invitations to the Pacific Northwest Baseball Championships, the Baseball Northwest Championships, and the Under Armour Baseball Factory Showcase Invitational. Currently, Caleb is garnering interest from collegiate programs at each JUCO, DIII, DII, and DI level. As a freshman, Caleb was a key contributor on our 2019 team that advanced to the state tournament and finished 5th. It was just the second State Tournament appearance for Peninsula in 20 years, and it was just the second team in school history to advance to or beyond the Final 8 in State. "Since then, Caleb has taken on a major leadership role in our program, leading off-season workouts, leading in-season pre-practice and pre-game routines, and coming out of a crazy pandemic year; his love for his teammates has kept the program headed in the right direction. His competitive spirit is contagious. He has a way of elevating everyone around him, and his work ethic has been a great example for the younger athletes joining our program. Caleb is also a stand-up citizen, volunteering time in his community at the local Little League, concessions stand, etc. Caleb is committed to helping build a new standard for our Peninsula Seahawk Baseball Program, and I could not be more proud of the young man."

Zion Williams - Curtis High School - 12th - Baseball

Zion is a perfect example of what it takes to be a successful student-athlete. He is a competitor on the baseball field and in the classroom. Zion is a four-year varsity player, and he leads our team in every offensive category this year. He's hit over .400 and played incredible defense in the outfield all season. He is well on his way to the first team all SPSL with an opportunity to be on the all-state team. Zion went above and beyond to make every teammate on both J.V. and Varsity feel like an essential member of the Viking baseball program. He works one on one with underclassmen in the cages, outfield drills, or simply talking to them about certain classes they are struggling in. He will attend the in the Fall Curtis High School Vikings AJ Guerrero – Fife High School – 12th - Baseball

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.

Nic Lewandowski - Bonney Lake High School - 11th - Baseball

Nic will be 1st Team all-league and will be among the favorites for 3A league MVP. Our season was cut short by three games due to a COVID outbreak, so some of our teams didn't see him. Based on our league tournament, he was the best player on the field. The 410-Athletics (a local group highlighting Enumclaw, White River, Bonney Lake, and Sumner) named him the "410-MVP." Nic was the best player on the field at the Pierce County League Championship tournament. "He dominated previously unbeaten Stadium on the mound and had a huge weekend at the plate and on the bases as well. He was our team leader all season and carried himself with the perfect balance of swagger and sportsmanship. His teammates look to him constantly, and he always lives up to their expectations." His accomplishments: All-PCL 1st Team 2021(League MVP - Not yet announced). All-410 MVP (EHS, WRHS, BLHS, SHS), named BLHS Team Captain 2021 & 2022. 1.317 OPS, 6 2B 12 RBI (9 games). 3-0, 0.00 ERA, 22 K in 13 I.P. "Nic stepped up his freshman year upon entering the program in a year where our program was thin and inexperienced and competed at the varsity level even though realistically he should have begun on J.V. Though often physically outmatched, Nic competed every day and earned a regular role on the field and the mound for a playoff team. Since that season, he has emerged as the leader of our program on and off the field. He is involved in our ASB program at school and contributes daily to the positive culture at Bonney Lake High School." Cameron Hatler - Eatonville - 12th – Boys’ Track and Field

Cameron was 1st team A-l League in the 1600 and 3200 and Eatonville's record holder in 1600 (4:23) and 3200 9:45. He is ranked 2nd in 1600 in the State and 4th in the 3200 in 2A classification as a 1A school having to compete in 2A League. He has committed to running Cross-Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field at Pomona University in California, an NCAA Division two program. Cameron is an exceptional person who is smart and very coachable. He has it all. In all my years as a coach, he is one if not the best student-athlete I have had the pleasure of coaching. Cameron is a 4.0 student and has earned 11 varsity letters in XC, Basketball, and Track and Field.

Sawyer Dagan – Steilacoom High School - 12th – Boys’ Track and Field

Sawyer was the Male Track Athlete of the Year for the SPSL and All-League for 800, 1600, and 3200m. He committed to run at the University of Portland. Sawyer was All- League in 800, 1600, 3200 and broke the team record for 3200 meters. Sawyer is ranked in the top 50 in the 3200 in the country. He's P.R.'d by minutes over the last three years, and now he's ranked within the country in the 3200m. His hard work and dedication have shown others that they can raise their level of commitment on and off the track.

Cruize Corvin - Lakes High School – 10th – Boys’ Track and Field

Cruize won the TAC Athlete of the Year for Cross-Country in the First Season. He dominated the 3A distance races this spring and is one of the best 1600 and 3200 distance runners in the State. He is a great person who works hard daily to improve. He is a great teammate and is always willing to help others.

Lakes High School Holden Burchett - Puyallup – 12th – Boys’ Soccer

Holden was chosen 1st Team All SPSL, and he was the most dominant SPSL Boys Soccer attacking player this season. Holden had nine goals and four assists through 11 games. These would be impressive numbers in a regular season and are even more so in a shortened six-week season. Holden is the most creative attacking player in the 4A league.

Leland Baltazar - Puyallup High School – 12 – Boys’ Swim and Dive

Leland will attend the University of the Pacific. "He is the kind of kid that you love to have on your team. True, he is fast, but it is his work ethic and attitude that enriched our team and made it a joy to come to practice every day." Leland finished his season undefeated and bettered the State qualifying times (times pulled from the 2020 season) in every individual event but one (seven events). Leland broke five school records dating as far back as 1995. The 200 IM-1:55.07, 50 free-21.67, 100 fly-51.39, 100 free-47.47, 100 back 51.37. When the records that he broke were achieved, they were done at the State Meet at the King County Aquatic Center. "Leland broke the records at the Puyallup High School pool, which is not known for being a fast pool as it is dark, shallow, and warm. He could break these records in the PHS pool without competition shows what an amazing athlete Leland is! I wish I could have seen him compete at State in a fast pool with the competition!" "Leland is a phenomenal athlete! Sometimes when kids are this good at a sport, they are cocky, un-coachable, and unapproachable, but Leland was gracious, unassuming, and a great teammate. It was fun to watch him swim, but then also fun to watch him get excited for other swimmers and their accomplishments. He was happy to help his teammates out with his knowledge and help them become better swimmers. It was a true joy to have him on the team, and I am thrilled with the legacy he is leaving behind."