Washougal's Jenna Klopman Named Prep Athlete of the Week

Klopman led her girls basketball team to an upset victory over league champion Mark Morris.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Jenna Klopman, a senior on the Washougal High School girls basketball team, has been named The Columbian's 2025-26 Week 16 prep athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Klopman received 192 of the 402 votes cast last week after scoring 19 points and hitting the game-winning free throws in an upset victory over 2A GSHL champion Mark Morris.

Why it matters

Klopman's performance helped her team pull off a significant upset over the league's top squad, showcasing her individual talent and leadership on the court. The athlete of the week award recognizes exceptional high school athletes in the local community.

The details

In the game against Mark Morris, Klopman scored 19 points and made the game-winning free throws to lead Washougal to the upset victory. Nominees for the athlete of the week award are selected by The Columbian staff after reviewing the previous week's results, and suggestions can be made by anyone, though they must be received by noon on Monday to be considered.

  • Klopman was named The Columbian's 2025-26 Week 16 prep athlete of the week on February 26, 2026.

The players

Jenna Klopman

A senior on the Washougal High School girls basketball team.

Mark Morris

The 2A GSHL champion girls basketball team that Washougal upset.

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The takeaway

Klopman's standout performance in the upset victory over the league champion demonstrates the talent and determination of high school athletes in the local community, and the athlete of the week award helps recognize these exceptional achievements.