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Winter 2023-24 All-Wesco teams

Athletes honored in basketball, wrestling and boys swim and dive.

 

Lake Stevens junior Camden Blevins-Mohr swims his way to a state title in the 100 yard butterfly during the WIAA 4A Boys Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Boys state swim: Lake Stevens junior, relay team claim state titles

Plus, more from Saturday’s 4A, 3A and 1A/2A state championships, including a title winner from Archbishop Murphy.

 

Snohomish junior Owen Collins swims to a victory in the 100 yard breaststroke during the WESCO 3A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State boys swim and dive preview: Snohomish County athletes, teams to watch

Diving kicks off the action Thursday at the King County Aquatic Center. Swim finals are Saturday.

 

Lake Stevens junior Camden Blevins-Mohr swims in the 100 yard butterfly during the WESCO 4A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens sails to 3rd straight 4A district swim title

The Vikings win two of three relay events and claim three individual titles.

Lake Stevens junior Camden Blevins-Mohr swims in the 100 yard butterfly during the WESCO 4A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Left to right, Jackson High School swimmers Ethan Chen-Parks, Vyron Domingo, and Ethan Georgiev pose for a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at West Coast Aquatics in Bothell, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Jackson swim trio leads the pack for Timberwolves

Seniors Ethan Georgiev and Ethan Chen-Parks are longstanding leaders for the program. Transfer Vyron Domingo has seamlessly fit in right alongside them.

Left to right, Jackson High School swimmers Ethan Chen-Parks, Vyron Domingo, and Ethan Georgiev pose for a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at West Coast Aquatics in Bothell, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Swimmers walk out for Heat 1 of the 200 Yard IM during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep district boys swim dive championships | At a glance

The dates, times, locations and what’s at stake at the boys swim and dive district championships involving local teams.

Swimmers walk out for Heat 1 of the 200 Yard IM during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jackson junior Ethan Georgiev races to a 4th-place finish in the 200 yard freestyle final at the 4A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County prep boys swim and dive: Athletes and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top returning high school boys swimmers, divers and teams this winter.

Jackson junior Ethan Georgiev races to a 4th-place finish in the 200 yard freestyle final at the 4A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Bella Hasad hits an acrobatic layup in the final moments of a game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Bella Hasad hits an acrobatic layup in the final moments of a game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest senior Sean Neils begins his dive for the anchor leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay final at the 3A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State boys swimming: Shorecrest’s Neils brings home 4 medals

Plus, Jackson’s Ethan Georgiev and Ethan Chen-Parks shine, and Archbishop Murphy sophomore Evan Wold makes a name for himself.

Shorecrest senior Sean Neils begins his dive for the anchor leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay final at the 3A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley, right, and Glacier Peak’s Kaiu Taylor, left, fist-bump after a race during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State boys swimming and diving preview: Locals to watch

Beginning Thursday, a number of local swimmer and divers will be compteting for titles at the King County Aquatic Center.

Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley, right, and Glacier Peak’s Kaiu Taylor, left, fist-bump after a race during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Colton Stoecker wins Heat 2 of the 500 Yard Freestyle during the 3A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys continue reign with 3A district swim crown

The Scots notch six first-place finishes en route to their third 3A boys district swim and dive title in as many years.

Shorecrest’s Colton Stoecker wins Heat 2 of the 500 Yard Freestyle during the 3A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley wins Heat 2 of the 100 Yard Butterfly during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lake Stevens boys capture 2nd straight 4A district swim title

The Vikings ride their star power and superior depth to a team crown ahead of the 4A state championships.

Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley wins Heat 2 of the 100 Yard Butterfly during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Bryan Zi Wong wins the second heat of the 100 yard backstroke during the Jackson vs. Kamiak boys swim and dive meet at West Coast Aquatics in Mill Creek, Washington on Tuesday Jan. 10, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: Kamiak boys swim team tops Jackson

The Knights earn a 96-74 win over the Timberwolves at West Coast Aquatics.

Kamiak’s Bryan Zi Wong wins the second heat of the 100 yard backstroke during the Jackson vs. Kamiak boys swim and dive meet at West Coast Aquatics in Mill Creek, Washington on Tuesday Jan. 10, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley competes in the 100 yard butterfly during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys swim and dive: Athletes and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top returning high school boys swimmers, divers and teams this winter.

Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley competes in the 100 yard butterfly during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jensen Elsemore, of Jackson, competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson boys swim earns program-best 3rd-place team trophy

No local swimmers capture titles, but the T-wolves put together a strong showing for their best finish in program history.

Jensen Elsemore, of Jackson, competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Alex Georgiev swims in the 100 Yard Butterfly during the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. Georgiev won the 100 Yard Butterdly and set a new meet record. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State boys swim preview: Top local swimmers, divers, teams

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys swim and dive state championships.

Alex Georgiev swims in the 100 Yard Butterfly during the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. Georgiev won the 100 Yard Butterdly and set a new meet record. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Sean Neils is congratulated by Edmonds-Woodway’s Mate Pallos for winning the 100 Yard Freestyle during the 3A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest rolls to 2nd consecutive 3A district swim title

The Scots have weathered practicing outdoors in the cold after their home pool was shut down.

Shorecrest’s Sean Neils is congratulated by Edmonds-Woodway’s Mate Pallos for winning the 100 Yard Freestyle during the 3A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens swimmers react to their coach Brady Dykgraaf being named ‘Coach of the Year’ and winning the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens rides terrific depth to 4A district swim title

Jackson took first in seven of the 12 events, but the Vikings were the deeper team and topped the T-wolves by 34 points.

Lake Stevens swimmers react to their coach Brady Dykgraaf being named ‘Coach of the Year’ and winning the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' DJ Trout takes a final breath before finishing the 100 Yard Freestyle during the swim meet again Glacier Peak and Snohomish on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens sails past GP, Snohomish to claim Wesco North crown

The Vikings’ seniors have been through plenty during their careers. They capped their final regular season together in style.

Lake Stevens' DJ Trout takes a final breath before finishing the 100 Yard Freestyle during the swim meet again Glacier Peak and Snohomish on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Shorecrest bench reacts to a missed shot in the final seconds of regular time to send the game against Arlington to overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wave of cancellations wreaking havoc on winter prep sports

‘It’s just been so hard’: Canceled games and program shutdowns have been commonplace for local teams.

The Shorecrest bench reacts to a missed shot in the final seconds of regular time to send the game against Arlington to overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)