Griffin and Wimmer Named Athletes of the Week
Bend readers voted for the standout performers following recent athletic achievements.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Track & Field
The Bulletin readers selected Caldera girls soccer sophomore Rikaiya Griffin and Mountain View football senior Landon Wimmer as the latest Athletes of the Week. The two athletes earned the recognition following their standout performances during games held on Sept. 18.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights top local high school sports talent as identified through community participation. The process gives residents a voice in acknowledging the contributions of student-athletes in Bend.
Rikaiya Griffin scored four goals in a 5-1 win, while Landon Wimmer recorded 13 tackles, including four for loss, during his team's game.
The players
Rikaiya Griffin
She is a sophomore student-athlete who competes for the Caldera girls soccer team.
Landon Wimmer
He is a senior athlete who plays for the Mountain View high school football team.
The Bulletin
This is a Bend-based publication that facilitates the local Athlete of the Week reader poll.
The details
Rikaiya Griffin plays for the Caldera girls soccer team, which secured a 5-1 victory against Redmond. Landon Wimmer is a senior for the Mountain View football team, which faced a 24-7 loss against Summit.
Timeline
Voting for the Athletes of the Week occurred from Sept. 14-19.
The athletes achieved their recorded game statistics on Sept. 18.
Season Trajectory
This selection follows the established weekly pattern set by the Bulletin Athlete of the Week selection cycle. Recognizing individual performance throughout the season provides a snapshot of the current competitive landscape among local high school teams.
Rikaiya Griffin contributed four goals to her team's 5-1 victory, providing a significant boost to Caldera's season record. Landon Wimmer's 13 tackles represent a high-volume defensive effort despite Mountain View's 24-7 loss.
The takeaway
Engaging in community polls allows local residents to actively support the achievements of student-athletes in their area. These selections offer a way to track the development of individual players as they progress through their respective high school seasons.
What happens next
New nominees for the Athlete of the Week will be posted by the publication on Tuesday.
Further reading
For more on local sports achievements, visit Track & Field.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bulletin.
