Stars of the week
Ana Haberman , Ingraham girls basketball
Haberman, a 5-foot-10 senior, poured in 30 points and had eight rebounds, four assists and three steals in a season-opening 61-58 loss to Mount Si. She hit 11 of 20 shots from the field and 10 of 11 free throws.
James Palmer , O’Dea football
Palmer, a senior linebacker, helped propel the Irish into the Class 3A state-championship game with a 50-yard fumble return for a touchdown just before halftime in a 27-17 semifinal win against Bellevue. The Wolverines led 10-7 and had just recovered a fumble on the kickoff when Palmer turned momentum O’Dea’s way for good.
O’Dea football team
The Irish, coached by Monte Kohler, improved to 13-0 with a victory over Bellevue to reach the championship game. It is their first appearance in the final since 2003.
Stars of the week are selected by The Seattle Times staff and published Tuesdays, but can be chosen only once each sports season. Nominations may be e-mailed by Sunday night to sports@seattletimes.com with name, school and accomplishments.