Granite Falls High School

Nooksack Valley’s Colton Lentz (9) runs with the ball during a game between Granite Falls and Nooksack Valley at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Nooksack Valley won, 56-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Granite Falls’ bid for state berth crushed by Nooksack Valley

The Tigers fall 56-0 to the Pioneers in a winner-to-state bi-district crossover games.

 

Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten King’s pulls away in second half, tops Granite Falls

The Knights break a close game open with 31 unanswered points in a 52-28 victory.

 

Senior quarterback Kaden LaPlaunt (8) poses for a portrait between practicing drills at Granite Falls High School in Grantie Falls, Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

QB Kaden LaPlaunt brings invaluable leadership to Granite Falls

The senior is taking the Tigers to new heights since returning to his hometown school.

Senior quarterback Kaden LaPlaunt (8) poses for a portrait between practicing drills at Granite Falls High School in Grantie Falls, Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds Coho Derby top four finishers (from left to right) Mike Vandermeulen, Kevin Gibson, Gary Salvati and Renier Britz pose with their top catches on Sept. 9, 2023, in Edmonds. (Photo by Ron Garner)
Edmonds Coho Derby top four finishers (from left to right) Mike Vandermeulen, Kevin Gibson, Gary Salvati and Renier Britz pose with their top catches on Sept. 9, 2023, in Edmonds. (Photo by Ron Garner)
The Granite Falls marching band perform during a soft opening for the new track and field at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Granite Falls football field, track receive renovations

The 15-year-old turf field was in need of replacing. There’s hope the new upgrades will attract district and state events.

The Granite Falls marching band perform during a soft opening for the new track and field at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)
The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)
Western Washington's Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (WWU photo)

Granite Falls grad plays key role in WWU’s national title

Dayana Diaz was a key piece for the Vikings women’s soccer team this season that recently won the D-II national championship.

Western Washington's Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (WWU photo)
Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tight-knit Granite Falls hopes to extend banner season

Led by a close group of seniors, the Tigers are in the state playoffs for the first time since 1990.

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Konner Meyer, left, celebrates Glacier Peak's Caden Skibiel's interception and return for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Konner Meyer, left, celebrates Glacier Peak's Caden Skibiel's interception and return for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Gio Gonzalez grabs the face mask of South Whidbey's Prince Browne as he tries to escape a tackle during the game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Granite Falls clinches first state football berth since 1990

The Tigers rally to beat South Whidbey 13-12 to secure the final state berth from the Emerald Sound Conference.

Granite Falls' Gio Gonzalez grabs the face mask of South Whidbey's Prince Browne as he tries to escape a tackle during the game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood's Anthony Hooker runs the ball during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood's Anthony Hooker runs the ball during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Lakewood Cougars defeated the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 32-21 at Lakewood High Friday night in Arlington on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Lakewood Cougars defeated the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 32-21 at Lakewood High Friday night in Arlington on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

All-Emerald Sound Conference selections from local schools

Student-athletes and coaches from Granite Falls and Sultan who earned all-league honors.

Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Friday night lights finally back on

Granite Falls beats rival Sultan in OT in the area’s first prep football game in more than 15 months.

Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls

The 6-foot-6 senior has developed into a force for the Tigers, and has some of the best hair around.

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls
North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

The Emerald Sound Conference will consist of up to 14 teams and feature tiered divisions in some sports.

North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger