Edmonds-Woodway HIgh School

Shorewood players celebrate beating Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood boys soccer tops E-W to earn trip to state

The Stormrays win a 2-1 thriller care of a fluke goal with just two minutes remaining.

Shorewood players celebrate beating Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jens Simonsen opts to throw to first on a dribbler in front of the mound against Ferndale in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Simonsen pitches no-hitter, Edmonds-Woodway clinches 5th straight state berth

The Warriors cruise to the district title game with a 10-0 victory over Ferndale in five innings.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jens Simonsen opts to throw to first on a dribbler in front of the mound against Ferndale in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias, front, pulls in a pass in front of UCLA defensive back Devin Kirkwood in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Community roundup: 3 locals earn shots with NFL teams

Ali Gaye and Daniel Arias sign undrafted free-agent contracts and Josh Johnston receives a rookie camp invite, plus much more.

Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias, front, pulls in a pass in front of UCLA defensive back Devin Kirkwood in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Edmonds’ Kincaid Sund and teammate Alex Plumis celebrate beating Everett to end their season undefeated on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sund’s golden goal lifts Edmonds-Woodway to 1st league title in 20 years

The Warriors rally for a 4-3 double overtime win over Everett to cap an unbeaten regular season.

Edmonds’ Kincaid Sund and teammate Alex Plumis celebrate beating Everett to end their season undefeated on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
LSU defensive end Ali Gaye (11) celebrates a sack during an NCAA football game against New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

E-W grad Gaye will have big rooting section during NFL draft

‘Genuinely a nice and giving person,’ Gaye’s long journey took him from Gambia to Lynnwood to LSU.

LSU defensive end Ali Gaye (11) celebrates a sack during an NCAA football game against New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
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)
Shorewood forward Jackson Smith bullies Edmonds-Woodway’s Anthony Pellegrini off the ball during a match on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorewood, E-W battle to tie in boys soccer thriller

The Stormrays and Warriors remain in a first-place tie in Wesco 3A/2A following Friday’s 1-1 draw.

Shorewood forward Jackson Smith bullies Edmonds-Woodway’s Anthony Pellegrini off the ball during a match on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, 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)

Community roundup: Everett 3on3 hoops tourney returns in July

Plus, RaeQuan Battle enters the NCAA transfer portal, Sami Reynolds earns Pac-12 Player of the Week honors and much more.

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)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver (6) summersaults through home during a baseball game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Warriors won, 5-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Pitching, timely hitting, stellar defense lift E-W past Terrace

Jens Simonsen allowes just one run and strikes out seven over 6.2 innings as the Warriors win 5-1 in a Wesco 3A/2A South tilt.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver (6) summersaults through home during a baseball game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Warriors won, 5-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: E-W boys soccer downs Murphy, stays unbeaten

The Warriors storm to a 4-1 win and claim their fifth straight victory in league play.

Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / 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: Mukilteo’s Beard nominated for youth award

Plus, locals receive D-I softball honors, Edmonds-Woodway alum Ali Gaye invited to NFL combine, 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)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jude Haines tries to pull down Shorecrest’s Neta Navot on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: E-W boys wrestlers topple Shorecrest

The Warriors earn a 48-30 win over the Scots in a key Wesco 3A/2A South matchup.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jude Haines tries to pull down Shorecrest’s Neta Navot on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / 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: Monroe alum Rybar named D-III All-American

Plus, Edmonds-Woodway graduate Ali Gaye decalares for the NFL draft, Jackson alum Jon Cook competes at the swim world championships 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)
Sounders midfielder Sota Kitahara, an Edmonds-Woodway graduate. (Sounders FC photo)

Kitahara climbs every rung of Sounders organization to 1st team

The Edmonds-Woodway grad, who recently signed a first-team contract, joined the team’s Discovery Program at age 12.

Sounders midfielder Sota Kitahara, an Edmonds-Woodway graduate. (Sounders FC 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: Local products earn D-1 cross country honors

Plus, Snohomish grad Uderitz has option exercised by Defiance, Everett rowers compete at Head of the Charles 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)
Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signed a first-team contract with the Seattle Sounders on Friday. (Sounders FC photo)

Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signs with Sounders

The 19-year-old midfielder has been with the Sounders since joining the Discovery Program in 2014.

Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signed a first-team contract with the Seattle Sounders on Friday. (Sounders FC photo)
Edmonds-Woodway Russell Anderson, right, waits for the next volley from bother Steven Anderson during the 3A district singles championship match on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

E-W’s Russell Anderson tops brother for 3A district tennis title

Russell Anderson beats Steven Anderson for the singles crown. Shorewood’s Blake Gettmann/Murray Falkin win the doubles title.

Edmonds-Woodway Russell Anderson, right, waits for the next volley from bother Steven Anderson during the 3A district singles championship match on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

An epic clash between Wesco 4A squads and high-stakes Wesco 3A crossover games highlight an action-packed Week 9.

Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway High School pitcher Blaine Hardy. (Photo provided by Edmonds-Woodway)

Community roundup: E-W adds 12 to Athletic Hall of Fame

Plus, Jacob Eason gets in a game for the Colts, Corey Kispert will miss the start of the NBA season and much more.

Edmonds-Woodway High School pitcher Blaine Hardy. (Photo provided by Edmonds-Woodway)
Brothers Russell Anderson, left, and Steven Anderson are returning state qualifiers and are among the top players at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on October 13, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Brother duo is an elite one-two punch for Edmonds-Woodway tennis

Russell Anderson and Steven Anderson share a strong bond through the sport.

Brothers Russell Anderson, left, and Steven Anderson are returning state qualifiers and are among the top players at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on October 13, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)