Every week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) names their student-athletes for "outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities."
This week, a standout performance by a Selah Vikings Senior Fastpitch Softball Pitcher gets the award.

For week #8 (April 7 - 13) of the Spring sports season, Sydney Wells was recognized for her stellar performance. From the WIAA website:
"In a conference doubleheader, Wells was 6 for 6 with three home runs, including a grand slam, a triple, a double, a single, four walks, and 11 RBI.  Selah won the games against Grandview to stay undefeated at 5-0.  The senior is also a 3.95 GPA student and takes AP classes."

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For her accomplishments, Wells, as well as the other winners from across the state, will get a letter of recognition from the WIAA, a certificate stating their achievement as well as a $25 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods chain of athletic supply stores.

Weekly winners are based off of nominations submitted to the association. If you know of a worth student-athlete in Central Washington, simply click the link below and fill out the for then submit before each Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. to be considered eligible for that particular week.
Winners are revealed on the WIAA website and mobile app and, of course, highlighted here if they are from the Yakima Valley!

Congrats, Sydney and all of our student-athletes that have had to persevere through so much this past year just for the chance to compete and play the sports and activities that they love! Keep up the good work! Go Viks!

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