Goble Earns Athlete of the Month for January

February 5, 2026

January belonged to Whitley Goble. The 5'7" freshman guard set the tone for the month with her consistency, leadership, and the kind of two‑way impact that lifts an entire program. From timely scoring bursts to poised playmaking and standout performances on the defensive end, she anchored the Olympic offense and delivered some of her most efficient basketball of the season. The pride of South Sevier High School in Monroe, Utah, Goble's relentless competitiveness and steady production made her an easy choice for January's Athlete of the Month. We caught up with her to talk about the momentum she's building as the Rangers head deeper into NWAC play.

Q1. What does being named Athlete of the Month mean to you personally and as a member of the Olympic College athletics community? A. It means that all my dedication and hard work to my sport pays off and is worth putting in the extra effort, and that I am surrounded by a supportive athletic community.

Q2. Looking back on the past few weeks, what moment or performance stands out most in your mind? A. My performance against Whatcom stood out most in my mind because not only was it my highest scoring game, but the positive mindset I had of keep shooting and attacking, and how it had a positive result for me, and with that, my defense and getting steals and deflections.

Q3. How have your coaches and teammates helped you grow or succeed this season? A. They have helped me grow this season by having confidence and faith in me to keep playing aggressively offensively and defensively, and they have helped give me the confidence and support I needed to be a leader on and off the floor. Most importantly, my coaches and team have helped me to success and growth by always having my back.

Q4. What motivates you to keep improving—both in your sport and in the classroom? A. What motivates me the most in both is being able to prove people wrong. I love putting hard work and effort into my daily activities and proving to those that I am capable of accomplishing my goals.

Q5. What are you currently studying at Olympic College, and how does your major connect to your goals for the future? A. Currently plan on getting my associates in arts or business, and using that degree after Olympic planning on getting my real estate license and then hope to work in the interior design field.

Q6. What's one area of your game you've focused on developing this year, and how has that paid off? A. My offensive game I have worked hard on being more aggressive shooting and getting downhill has been a game changer for me.

Q7. Outside of competition, what do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Olympic College? A. I enjoy being a part of a team and having a friendship and good relationship with my teammates and coaches.

Q8. What are your goals for the rest of the season, and how do you hope to build on this momentum? A. My goals the rest of the season is to continue to work to be a leader and a better floor general and building on this it will result on helping me and my team make it to NWACS!