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Weekend prep roundup for Sept. 19-20

Meadowdale volleyball sweeps for first win.

 

Weekend prep football roundup for Sept. 19-20

Edmonds-Woodway, Shorewood dominate to stay perfect atop Wesco South.

 

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II (9) tries to hurdle a New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks come alive at Lumen, crush New Orleans

Rookie Tory Horton’s big day sparks rout of Saints.

  • Sep 21, 2025
  • Greg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Silvertips forward Zackary Shantz looks for a pass around Wild defenseman Darian Rolsing during Everett's 4-3 shootout win against Wenatchee at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sept. 20, 2025. Shantz had a natural hat trick to overcome a 3-0 deficit and force overtime. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Shantz hat trick sparks comeback win for Tips

Everett wins season-opener 4-3 in shootout against Wenatchee on Saturday.

Silvertips forward Zackary Shantz looks for a pass around Wild defenseman Darian Rolsing during Everett's 4-3 shootout win against Wenatchee at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sept. 20, 2025. Shantz had a natural hat trick to overcome a 3-0 deficit and force overtime. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Lukas Wanke leaps in the air above Monroe’s Josh Ward to make a catch for a touchdown during the game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Lukas Wanke leaps in the air above Monroe’s Josh Ward to make a catch for a touchdown during the game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Seahawks offensive line's physicality will be a major key against the Saints on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Physicality leads the Seahawks’ three keys to beat Saints

An 0-2 team coming into Seattle with a young quarterback making one of his first few NFL road starts. Used to be that was an… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
The Seahawks offensive line's physicality will be a major key against the Saints on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Lake Stevens’ Ella Iseminger bumps the ball during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep volleyball roundup for Thursday, Sept. 18

Arlington, Lake Stevens earn dominant sweeps.

Lake Stevens’ Ella Iseminger bumps the ball during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep girls soccer roundup for Thursday, Sept. 18

Monroe freshman Finley Greear’s hat trick highlights a dominant win for the Bearcats.

Lake Stevens’ Amira Yaser reacts to scoring a goal in the final seconds to tie the game against Shorecrest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Amira Yaser reacts to scoring a goal in the final seconds to tie the game against Shorecrest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Thursday, Sept. 18

Cascade, Lake Stevens girls swimming earn wins.

Prep boys tennis roundup for Thursday, Sept. 18

Jackson, Snohomish and Shorewood stay perfect with wins.

Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens No. 1 in media and coaches football polls

Glacier Peak falls out of AP rankings despite win.

Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Frog Lazaro Montes Named Northwest League MVP

For the second straight year, Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes has been named the MVP of the league he left behind. The AquaSox slugger Lazaro Montes,… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates after a sack against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

Leonard Williams pushes Byron Murphy’s Seahawks breakout

Byron Murphy cut it all off. His prodigious hair is all gone. “I just got tired of the dreads,” the Seahawks defensive tackle said on… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates after a sack against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)
Washington Huskies football players celebrate after winning the Apple Cup at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.  (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)

The Apple Cup faces uncertain future beyond 2028

College football’s changing landscape puts the UW-WSU football rivalry in question.

  • Sep 18, 2025
  • Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group, Tribune News Services
  • FootballHuskies
Washington Huskies football players celebrate after winning the Apple Cup at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.  (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)
Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Experts make their Week 3 predictions

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

Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Sept. 17

Lynnwood volleyball wins in straight sets.

Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez (44) after his 50th homer during the 2025 season. (Steph Chambers / Getting Images / The Athletic)

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh passing icons during historic season

Seattle catcher’s teammates, Mariners brass reflect on all-time season.

  • Sep 17, 2025
  • Jayson Stark, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez (44) after his 50th homer during the 2025 season. (Steph Chambers / Getting Images / The Athletic)
The Seattle Storm huddle before Game 2 of their WNBA Playoffs first round series with the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Storm rally to force decisive Game 3, snap Aces’ streak

Seattle mounted a late run to keep its season alive in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs first round.

  • Sep 17, 2025
  • Callie Fin, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Tribune News Services
  • basketballStorm
The Seattle Storm huddle before Game 2 of their WNBA Playoffs first round series with the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)