College sports

Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)

Community roundup: Beard wins 2nd hammer throw national title

Plus, the Galloway Shootout at Evergreen Speedway takes place Saturday, the PBA finals are coming to Arlington and much more.

Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: EvCC inducts 6 into Athletics Hall of Fame

Plus, Everett alum Jayden White named 2nd team All-American, the Snohomish Smash returns for the 8th edition and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Booth shines during NAIA World Series

Plus, EdC and EvCC players dominate the NWAC all-region baseball teams, Lake Stevens rowers qualify for nationals and much more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Community College has hired longtime assistant coach Daniel Thompson (middle) as its new head men's basketball coach. (EvCC Athletics photo)

EvCC names Thompson new men’s basketball head coach

Thompson, 35, has been an assistant with the Trojans for 9 seasons and takes over for Mike Trautman, who stepped down in April.

Everett Community College has hired longtime assistant coach Daniel Thompson (middle) as its new head men's basketball coach. (EvCC Athletics photo)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: 3 Jackson grads to D-I baseball tournament

Plus, Jayden White is headed back to the NCAA track and field nationals, the Silvertips sign their first-round picks and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Washington's Sami Reynolds runs the bases against McNeese during an NCAA softball game on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Local softball stars Reynolds, Mahler set for WCWS

Washington’s Sami Reynolds (Snohomish) and Stanford’s River Mahler (Monroe) each play prominent roles on their Pac-12 teams.

Washington's Sami Reynolds runs the bases against McNeese during an NCAA softball game on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington's Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on  Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)
Washington's Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on  Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Handful of locals earn D-I softball honors

Plus, Lynnwood graduate Mikayla Pivec is waived by the Atlanta Dream, EvCC and EdC qualify for the NWAC softball tourney and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Mukilteo-based Blue Royals Volleyball Academy’s under-12 team receives their bid letter to nationals and medals after finishing second at the USA Volleyball Puget Sound Regional Championships on April 29-30 in Centralia. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Local youth volleyball team to nationals

Plus, Beard sets a provisional age 15-16 national record in hammer throw, Hansen gets a beach volleyball honor and much more.

The Mukilteo-based Blue Royals Volleyball Academy’s under-12 team receives their bid letter to nationals and medals after finishing second at the USA Volleyball Puget Sound Regional Championships on April 29-30 in Centralia. (Provided photo)
Grand Canyon beach volleyball player Samaya Morin. (Photo provided by Grand Canyon University)

Local duo leads Grand Canyon beach volleyball into NCAA tourney

Allison Hansen and Samaya Morin are proving that growing up in the Pacific Northwest is no obstacle to excelling on the beach.

Grand Canyon beach volleyball player Samaya Morin. (Photo provided by Grand Canyon University)
Stanford running back Casey Filkins dives for yardage while being tackled by Washington linebackers Dominique Hampton, left, and Alphonzo Tuputala, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Analysis: Diving into UW’s defensive depth chart

The Huskies defense has something to prove with plenty of talented quarterbacks on the schedule this fall.

Stanford running back Casey Filkins dives for yardage while being tackled by Washington linebackers Dominique Hampton, left, and Alphonzo Tuputala, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Former MP star Battle announces transfer to West Virginia

After a big season leading Montana State to the NCAA Tournament, the senior-to-be will join the Mountaineers of the Big 12.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Mike Trautman, head coach, directs a play during practice Monday evening at Everett Community College in Everett on March 2, 2020.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Head men’s basketball coach Trautman steps down at EvCC

The Trojans went 142-52, including a historic run to the NWAC title game this past season, during his successful 7-year tenure.

Mike Trautman, head coach, directs a play during practice Monday evening at Everett Community College in Everett on March 2, 2020.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Community roundup: EdC’s Zevenbergen named NABC All-American

Plus, Edmonds-Woodway graduate Sota Kitahara earning playing time with Sounders, locals earn weekly awards and more.

ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Young children play basketball in front of the Funko store during Everett 3on3 Saturday, July 9, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Young children play basketball in front of the Funko store during Everett 3on3 Saturday, July 9, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. high-fives a fan while leaving the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

UW QB Penix Jr. prioritizing national title, not Heisman Trophy

Asked if he thinks about winning the prestigious award, the QB responds: ‘I think about winning the national championship.’

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. high-fives a fan while leaving the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FILE - Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr. shoots against Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Seattle. Brooks was named newcomer of the year in the Pac-12 in voting released by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

Keion Brooks Jr. says he is returning to Huskies

The UW men get needed good news as their leading scorer announces he will be back for another season.

FILE - Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr. shoots against Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Seattle. Brooks was named newcomer of the year in the Pac-12 in voting released by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Everett Silvertips' Beau Courtney (left) was named U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and a finalist for the WHL's Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Humanitarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)

Community roundup: Tips’ Courtney honored for off-ice work

Plus, Everett Community College’s Khalil Gilbert earns athlete of the week nod and Edmonds College baseball ranked second in NWAC.

Everett Silvertips' Beau Courtney (left) was named U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and a finalist for the WHL's Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Humanitarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)
Connecticut guard Tristen Newton celebrates after scoring against San Diego State during the first half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

UConn smothers SDSU, wins 5th national title

The Huskies finished off a run of double-digit wins through the tournament with a 76-59 victory.

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton celebrates after scoring against San Diego State during the first half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)

Community roundup: Roe, White earn All-America nods again

Plus, Jackson alum Justin Limberg places at the D-III men’s swimming nationals, two Silvertips are named all-stars and much more.

Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)