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Mariners Luke Raley, right, runs out to celebrate with Jorge Polanco after Polanco’s single wins the game as the Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, October 10, 2025. Mariners win, 3-2, 15 innings. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News / Tribune News Services)

Mariners win ALDS: Polanco’s walk-off single in 15th sends M’s to ALCS

Decades from now, an entire city — an entire Pacific…

  • Oct 11, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke The News Tribune
  • Mariners

 

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace downs Shorewood in battle of unbeatens

No. 1 Archbishop Murphy rolls over fourth-ranked Anacortes on Friday.

 

Stanwood’s Michael Eagle holds up the Stilly Cup after beating Arlington on Oct. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood football reclaims Stilly Cup in wild game against Arlington

The Spartans’ goal-line fumble recovery touchdown with 17 seconds left seals 35-28 win Friday.

 

Lakewood football downs Marysville Pilchuck in thriller

The Cougars get their first win of the season with a 37-30 win over the Tomahawks on Thursday night.

Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Monroe survives Everett in star-studded battle

The Bearcats improve to 9-0 after a five-set road duel with the Seagulls on Thursday night.

Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) celebrates during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner becomes touchdown maker

AJ Barner went to school this offseason. No, not college. He’s way out of there. The native of Aurora, Ohio, attended and played for Indiana… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) celebrates during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Shorecrest’s Pip Watkinson takes the ball down the field during the game against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest stops late Shorewood surge for key win

The Scots prevent a rally from the Stormrays to stay ahead of their rivals on Thursday night.

Shorecrest’s Pip Watkinson takes the ball down the field during the game against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett outlasts Monroe in Thursday matchup

The Seagulls improve to 3-5 in league play with a 4-3 win over the Bearcats.

Snohomish, Glacier Peak, Lake earn Thursday wins

The trio leads the Wesco North standings midway through the season.

Arlington’s Kaleb Bartlett-Wood throws a pass during practice on Oct. 8, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington football showing progress ahead of Stilly Cup

The retooling Eagles hope to continue dominance in rivalry matchup vs. Stanwood on Friday.

Arlington’s Kaleb Bartlett-Wood throws a pass during practice on Oct. 8, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle's Josh Naylor heads home to score in the second inning of Game 4 of the ALDS between the Tigers and the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News / Tribune News Services)

Mariners lose ALDS Game 4 lead, Tigers force decisive Game 5

but for how long? The… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Seattle's Josh Naylor heads home to score in the second inning of Game 4 of the ALDS between the Tigers and the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News / Tribune News Services)

Lake Stevens tops state volleyball coaches poll

Below are the results of the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association’s poll for Week 5 of the high school season. Class 4A 1. Lake Stevens… Continue reading

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 6 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)

Archbishop Murphy, Lake Stevens sweep for Wednesday wins

Prep volleyball roundup for Wednesday, Oct. 8: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco 4A… Continue reading

No. 3 doubles triumph tips scales for Lake Stevens

Kamiak, Stanwood, Everett among Wednesday’s winners

Meadowdale, Jackson dominate meets Wednesday

Prep cross country prep roundup for Wednesday, Oct. 8: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.)… Continue reading

Javier Baez of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at Comerica Park in Detroit. (The Athletic)

Game 4 takeaways: Detroit’s bats power Tigers back to Seattle

With their season on the brink, the much-maligned Detroit Tigers offense finally woke up. No. 9 batter Javier Báez went 2-for-4, homering and… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2025
  • By Cody Stavenhagen, Tyler Kepner and Brittany Ghiroli, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Javier Baez of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at Comerica Park in Detroit. (The Athletic)
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) hits a home run during Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Comerica Park. The Mariners defeated the Tigers, 8-4.

Gilbert’s mastery, Suarez’s HR lift Mariners to Game 3 win

This is why the Mariners brought Eugenio Suarez home. Seattle took the biggest swing of MLB’s July trade deadline for October moments like… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) hits a home run during Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Comerica Park. The Mariners defeated the Tigers, 8-4.
Kamiak players celebrate after scoring a point against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak players celebrate after scoring a point against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)