Six West Seattle High School Athletes Honored as Scholar-Athletes at Washington Athletic Club Banquet

West Seattle High School celebrated six outstanding student-athletes at the Washington Athletic Club's 101 Club Scholar-Athlete Banquet, recognizing their exceptional achievements both on the field and in the classroom. The honorees represent the very best of what Washington State prep sports has to offer: versatile competitors, dedicated leaders, and athletes who will make their mark at the collegiate level.

Multi-Sport Excellence Across Every Program

Isabella Baber exemplified what it means to be a true multi-sport athlete, competing in swim and dive, cheerleading, basketball, and water polo. As a captain of the swim and dive team, Baber led with consistency and poise, earning a scholarship to San Diego State University where she will study business. Her positivity and competitive drive made her a difference-maker in every program she touched.

Kaila Ignacio proved herself a four-year varsity letterwinner in softball while also competing in girls' flag football, earning the captain's role on the softball team. A multiple-time All-Division and All-Metro League honoree, Ignacio will take her leadership and dedication to Loyola Marymount University to study Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

Thea-Jane Harnish played a pivotal role in launching West Seattle's girls' flag football program from the ground up, serving as captain while also competing in soccer. Her commitment to building the program created lasting opportunities for future athletes. Harnish will attend the University of Washington to study Women's Studies.

Distance and Discipline: Track and Field Leaders

William Frederick dominated cross country and track and field as a four-year athlete and captain in both sports. The standout distance runner holds a school record and is a state place winner in the boys 4x400m relay, demonstrating fearless competitiveness in high-pressure moments. Frederick will pursue music at the collegiate level.

Sorin Smith earned All-Division honors in football while serving as a captain in both football and track and field throughout his four-year varsity career. Known for his high character, coachability, and relentless work ethic, Smith earned the respect of coaches and teammates alike with his on-field and off-field leadership.

Athletic Director Corey Sorenson highlighted these athletes as representatives of West Seattle High School's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes who excel in competition while maintaining strong academic standards. Each honoree will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, carrying the values and work ethic they developed as Panthers. These six athletes exemplify the dedication and talent that makes Washington State high school sports so special, and their success will inspire the next generation of West Seattle competitors.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.