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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) tackles San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings (15) during a game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Riq Woolen’s midseason turnaround changes Seahawks future

Riq Woolen has a new injury issue. Earlier this season, he appeared…

  • Jan 15, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Cascade’s Caylee Krestel runs the ball against Jackson during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Cascade, Everett flag football pick up key Wesco wins

The Bruins swept their two-game slate while the Seagulls went 1-1 on Wednesday.

 

Snohomish’s Grady Rohrich yells after beating Meadowdale on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish boys knock off Monroe for key league win

The Panthers down the defending champs on a busy Wednesday in the North.

 

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Prep Roundup

Marysville Getchell and Snohomish boys wrestling earn wins

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Jan. 14: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BOYS WRESTLING Wesco… Continue reading

Zach Charbonnet scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Seahawks expect 49ers changes from Week 18

Coaches, players know San Francisco will make adjustments aimed at upset.

  • Jan 14, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Zach Charbonnet scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball team practices at the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium on Jan. 8, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball program reaches new heights

The revitalized feeder system leads to league-best record with four freshmen starters.

The Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball team practices at the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium on Jan. 8, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Prep Roundup

Lake Stevens boys swimming dominates Tuesday three-team meet

Prep roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 13: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BOYS SWIMMING Wesco… Continue reading

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Basketball

Brockmeyer’s big fourth lifts Meadowdale to win

Mia Brockmeyer pours in four 3s as the Mavericks pick up a close win on Tuesday.

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The coaching matchup between San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan (left) and Seattle's Mike Macdonald will be a major factor in Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
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In Seahawks-49ers Round 3, coaching will be critical

The Seattle Seahawks felt they had a score to settle when they traveled to Levi’s Stadium for a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers in… Continue reading

The coaching matchup between San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan (left) and Seattle's Mike Macdonald will be a major factor in Saturday's playoff game. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Former NFL punter Jon Ryan played for the Seahawks from 2008-2017. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Jon Ryan recalls pressures of punting for Seahawks

Almost every night before a game, I had the same dream. I would put so much pressure on myself and would get so nervous because… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2026
  • Jon Ryan, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Former NFL punter Jon Ryan played for the Seahawks from 2008-2017. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Stanwood's Ellalee Wortham tries to get around Snohomish’s Lizzie Allyn to make a shot during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Girls Basketball

Ellalee Wortham sets Stanwood’s all-time scoring record

The senior guard scores 24 to lead Spartans past Skyline.

Stanwood's Ellalee Wortham tries to get around Snohomish’s Lizzie Allyn to make a shot during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Caleb Greenland sets Lakewood’s career scoring mark

Lakewood thumps Bellingham on Monday for 8-2 start.

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Prep Wrestling

Odin Schwabenbauer takes 285 title at Gut Check Tournament on Saturday

Prep wrestling roundup for Friday and Saturday (Jan. 9-10): (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.)… Continue reading

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Jan. 4-10

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. Jan. 4-10. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and… Continue reading

The Seattle Seahawks will host the 49ers on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Seahawks get familiar foe for NFC divisional round Saturday

Seahawks get familiar foe for NFC divisional round Saturday

  • Jan 12, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks will host the 49ers on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua reacts to beating Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Girls Basketball

Lake Stevens moves to 6-0 in Wesco behind Keira Tupua’s 26

Edmonds-Woodway beats Meadowdale for first time since 2020.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua reacts to beating Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s DJ Karl takes the ball down the court during the 3A boys semifinal game against Mt. Spokane on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Boys Basketball

Edmonds-Woodway improves to 13-0

DJ Karl’s double-double leads the way Friday for the undefeated Warriors.

Edmonds-Woodway’s DJ Karl takes the ball down the court during the 3A boys semifinal game against Mt. Spokane on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced that he’s staying at UW just two days after saying he would enter the transfer portal. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)
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Coe: Can Huskies QB repair damage of brief departure?

Washington’s Demond Williams Jr. took college football’s instability to a new level.

Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced that he’s staying at UW just two days after saying he would enter the transfer portal. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)
Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Area stars shine on all-state volleyball teams

15 players and 2 coaches honored by the WSVCA.

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The roster moves by Seahawks general manager John Schneider as the team's top personnel decision-maker have been a part of the team's successin 2025-26. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
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John Schneider’s bold swings make Seahawks contenders

The team’s GM became the top personnel decision-maker after the departure of Pete Carroll.

  • Jan 9, 2026
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
The roster moves by Seahawks general manager John Schneider as the team's top personnel decision-maker have been a part of the team's successin 2025-26. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)