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Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

 

Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) drives to the basket against Gonzaga's Tyon Grant-Foster (7) in the first half of the championship game of the 2025 Players Era Championship Tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Candice Ward / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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No. 7 Michigan streamrolls No. 12 Gonzaga to win Players Era title

The Wolverines delivered a TKO in the first two…

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • James Hawkins, The Detroit News, Tribune News Services
  • basketball

 

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)
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Quandre Diggs returns to Seahawks amid flurry of moves

Quandre Diggs is indeed, as he said, “back home.” He hugged new-old…

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy football gears up for Anacortes in state semifinal

The Wildcats channel competition, motivation leading up to Saturday’s clash against defending champs.

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks guard Gray Zabel (76) blocks for for quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Seahawks’ Grey Zabel hard on himself for play at Titans

For perhaps the first time in his meteoric rookie season, Grey Zabel felt “humbled.” That was the Seahawks’ left guard’s and first-round draft choice’s word… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, Tribune News Services, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seahawks guard Gray Zabel (76) blocks for for quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Gonzaga races past Maryland, qualifies Players Era championship game

The objective was twofold for No. 12 Gonzaga on Tuesday night against Maryland. With four other teams improving to 2-0 at the… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • Theo Lawson, The Spokesman-Review, Tribune News Services
  • basketball
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Dave Boling: Gonzaga hits jackpot against Alabama in Las Vegas

The Zags looked like a million bucks Monday night. Of course, they would have raked in that much just for showing up… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Dave Boling, The Spokesman-Review, Tribune News Services
  • basketball
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Tips Week in Review: Everett extends point streak to four games

The Silvertips top Kelowna 6-3 on Friday in their lone game of the week.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 16-22

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 16-22. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo / Getty Images / The Athletic)
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba maintains historic pace in Seahawks win

The Tennessee Titans deserve credit. They came into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with the right mindset: Stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba. But… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak football falls to Sumner in 4A quarterfinals

The Grizzlies’ comeback effort against the defending champs comes up short in 34-17 loss on Saturday.

Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy football tops Sehome in 2A quarterfinals

The Wildcats fend off the Mariners’ passing attack after Gabalis’ pick-six in 52-20 win on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens rolls to state semis with sweeps

The No. 2 Vikings notched their 10th straight three-set win to advance to the final four on Friday.

Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
The Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson follows through on a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago. (Daniel Lippitt / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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Mariners to retire Randy Johnson’s number in May

A big honor is coming for “The Big Unit.” The Seattle Mariners are set to officially retire Randy Johnson’s number 51 during a… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson follows through on a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago. (Daniel Lippitt / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s response to last week’s off game at Los Angeles is a major key to the rest of the team’s season. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
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Sam Darnold’s response to bad game is key to Seahawks season

Sam Darnold’s steady, unchanged demeanor — during good times and bad — has impressed his teammates in the quarterback’s Seahawks debut season.

  • Nov 21, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s response to last week’s off game at Los Angeles is a major key to the rest of the team’s season. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
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Mariners land on ESPN in MLB new media deal

Major League Baseball announced its new TV deals with NBC, Netflix and ESPN on Wednesday, restructuring its broadcast future. ESPN will also have in-market rights… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Andrew Marchand, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Kenneth Walker may see increased Seahawks running role

The Kenneth Walker-Zach Charbonnet job share may be ending. Or at least tilting. Back towards Walker being the lead back. Coach Mike Macdonald said coming… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)