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Serving Whitman County since 1877
Garfield-Palouse Ethan Cook takes off at a March 31 Pomeroy track meet.
PALOUSE — Garfield-Palouse Vikings' senior Ethan Cook was named a WIAA Athlete of the Week after setting personal-best marks.
He competed in three sprint events, the 100 meters, 200, and 400 sprints, at his first meet of the year.
Cook is running his last season after spring 2020 was lost to the pandemic and he missed state by one spot at regionals in the 400 as a sophomore.
His first-week numbers were posted from a March 31 meet at Pomeroy. They put him at No. 6 in the rankings in state 1B for the 100, No. 3 in the 400, and No. 3 in the 200.
"Ethan's a leader on the team and around his teammates. He has a super work ethic," said Coach Cap Perry. "He sets a great example."
Cook's goal is to win each of his three events at the district meet on May 7. No state meet will be held this year.
He and the Garfield-Palouse team practice with Oakesdale. The workouts are held on the street downtown or the grass of Oakesdale's football field.
As an Athlete of the Week, Cook received a letter of recognition from the WIAA executive director, a certificate of achievement, and a $25 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods.
Garth Meyer is a former Whitman County Gazette reporter.
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