ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alena Gonzalez, North Idaho Water Polo

Alena Gonzalez 

North Idaho Water Polo 

Gonzalez, a 2025 graduate of Coeur d’Alene High, helped lead the North Idaho Water Polo to the Session III Junior Olympic championship in Dallas in August, earning tournament MVP. “She can play any position on the team, including set, set defense, driver and outside of it,” North Idaho Water Polo coach Mark Collingham said. “She is the best driver on the team and is also an excellent defender. Alena is a leader and a role model for the rest of the club.”