| Year: | 2025 |
| Sport(s): | Women's Basketball |
Nikki Anderson (Pewitt) came to Everett CC after a standout prep career where she helped Monroe reach back to back WIAA State Tournament appearances, playing for Hall of Fame Coach Alan Dickson. Near the end of her junior year, Nikki learned that she was pregnant and on November 13th of her senior year, Pewitt delivered her daughter, Jordyn. Four weeks later, Pewitt returned to the hardwood, and took the Bearcats to another state tournament.
After a redshirt season at Western Washington University, Nikki returned home and enrolled at Everett CC. Nikki’s 6’3” frame was a problem for NWAACC opponents and she dominated inside the paint, averaging 18.9 points and 11.3 rebounds per game in the 2002-2003 season. She also averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals each game and shot over 50% from the floor. She is one of 11 players in EvCC women’s basketball history to average a double double, and ranks 3rd all time in single season rebounds (315), 5th in free throws made (125), 7th in field goal percentage (50.9%) and 9th all time in single season points (530).
Nikki was named the North Region MVP that season, and led the Trojans to a 21-9 record and a second place finish in the north region standings. The #2 seed out of the north was secured on the final game of the regular season against Bellevue where Nikki scored a then school record 42 points and added 17 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. At the NWAACC tournament, the Trojans advanced to the quarterfinals and Nikki finished the season as the NWAACC leading rebounder and free-throw shooter and third overall scorer.
After completing her AA with a 3.5 GPA, she was then recruited to play at Seattle University. In her first and only season with the RedHawks, Nikki started in 11 of 22 games played, averaging 9.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. She led the team in scoring 5 times that season, with a season high of 18 points against Fort Lewis.
At the conclusion of the season a coaching change prompted Nikki to make the decision to focus on raising her family and finish school. She completed her teaching certification and got her masters in teaching and administration credentials. After 15 years of teaching special education, Nikki is now an assistant principal at Arlington High School.
Nikki enjoys spending time with her family, giving back to the community and attending sporting events. She has four children and two grandchildren, and resides here in Snohomish County.
