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Battle Ground Today
By the People, for the People
Nominees for The Columbian 2025-26 Week 20 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger
Violet Heidt, Audrey Jackson, Collin McGowan, Henry Reiter, and Rylan Richter are the nominees for the weekly award.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:05pm
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The Tribune has announced the nominees for The Columbian 2025-26 Week 20 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. The nominees are Violet Heidt of Seton Catholic track and field, Audrey Jackson of Skyview softball, Collin McGowan of Battle Ground baseball, Henry Reiter of Union track and field, and Rylan Richter of King's Way Christian soccer. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, with the winner to be announced later.
Why it matters
The Columbian's high school athlete of the week award is a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding performances by local student-athletes. The weekly nomination and voting process engages the community and highlights the talent and dedication of young sports stars in the region.
The details
The nominees were selected by The Columbian staff after reviewing the previous week's results. Violet Heidt won the 400m, triple jump, and placed second in the long jump at the Tiger Invite. Audrey Jackson went 9-for-10 with eight runs, a home run, and four RBIs in three wins for Skyview softball. Collin McGowan had four hits, three runs, a double, triple, and five RBIs, and threw three scoreless innings for Battle Ground baseball. Henry Reiter won the 400m, was second in the 200m, and helped Union to second in the 400m relay at the Tiger Invite.
- Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The players
Violet Heidt
A junior on the Seton Catholic track and field team.
Audrey Jackson
A sophomore on the Skyview softball team.
Collin McGowan
A sophomore on the Battle Ground baseball team.
Henry Reiter
A senior on the Union track and field team.
Rylan Richter
A player on the King's Way Christian soccer team.
What’s next
The winner of the athlete-of-the-week award will be announced after voting closes on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The takeaway
This week's nominees showcase the diverse athletic talent across various high school sports in the local area. The community engagement through the voting process highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of these young student-athletes.
