The votes have been tallied and the four Hood River Valley High School athletes of the month for February have been selected. These athletes excel in all areas of their lives, especially athletics, and are honored for their achievements, perseverance and competitive spirits. Comments on each athlete come from their respective coaches.

Sarah Arpag is a freshman who competed in Girls Swimming. Arpag holds a 3.75 GPA while taking honors classes. She was the most valuable swimmer on the team this year, was voted Most Inspirational Female Swimmer by her peers at the end of the season, and scored points at the state meet in both her individuals events, as well as a relay team. Every time she swam at the state meet was a new personal best. In addition to swimming, Arpag plays water polo and is on a Robotics team. She is a tireless advocate for swimming and water sports, teaching community swim lessons and always putting forth 100 percent effort in her workouts and races.