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Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) catches a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) catches a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) walks off of the field after warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) walks off of the field after warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs with ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, DEC. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs with ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, DEC. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pushes past Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74), left, to sack quarterback Jake Luton (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pushes past Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74), left, to sack quarterback Jake Luton (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
James Abbott, a 1978 Mariner High School graduate, spearheaded a donation of $82,500 in appreciation of Mariner. (Submitted photo)

42 years later, he gives back to school that ‘saved my life’

James Abbott was a shy foster kid at Mariner High School. He went on to a successful career at Microsoft.

James Abbott, a 1978 Mariner High School graduate, spearheaded a donation of $82,500 in appreciation of Mariner. (Submitted photo)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws a pass against Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws a pass against Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
4 players with local ties stick on initial NFL rosters
4 players with local ties stick on initial NFL rosters
Mariner distance runner James Smith

Mariner distance runner James Smith

The Marauders’ team captain will join the U.S. Marine Corps with the goal of becoming Special Ops.

Mariner distance runner James Smith

Community sports roundup: GP alum earns NWAC hoops honors

Bobby Martin didn’t make it a clean sweep of Northwest Athletic Conference men’s basketball honors, but it was close. The Glacier Peak High School graduate,… Continue reading

Glacier Peak narrowly avoids its first loss of the season

Glacier Peak narrowly avoids its first loss of the season

The Grizzlies rally from an 11-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat Mariner 90-87 in double overtime.

Glacier Peak narrowly avoids its first loss of the season

Community sports roundup: Umpire inducted to hall of fame

Jack Floyd of Mukilteo was enshrined in the USA Softball Northwest Region 9 Hall of Fame on Jan. 25.

Glacier Peak boys rally past Mariner in Wesco 4A showdown

Glacier Peak boys rally past Mariner in Wesco 4A showdown

The unbeaten Grizzlies erase a 15-point second-half deficit and top Mariner in a battle for 1st place.

Glacier Peak boys rally past Mariner in Wesco 4A showdown

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Jan. 20-26

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Jan. 20-26. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced on next week’s Prep Focus page.… Continue reading

Mariner boys defeat Jackson for 1st time since 2009

Mariner boys defeat Jackson for 1st time since 2009

The Marauders roll to a 68-52 win thanks to stingy defense and a great night at the free-throw line.

Mariner boys defeat Jackson for 1st time since 2009
Athlete of the Month Q&A: Mariner’s Roman Savchuk

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Mariner’s Roman Savchuk

The Marauders’ two-way standout made arguably the play of the year with a catch against Glacier Peak.

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Mariner’s Roman Savchuk

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Month for October

The nominees include two volleyball players, a cross country runner and a football player

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 21-27

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 21-27. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced on next week’s Prep Focus page.… Continue reading