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Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert reacts after making a three pointer against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Community roundup: King’s to retire Kispert’s number

Plus, Monroe High School alum earns All-American honors, Jackson grad receives NWAC award and the Silvertips add up a forward.

 

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: Skoog takes 2nd at NAIA cross country championships

Also, Taylor Roe posts an All-American time, Efton Chism III earns All-Big Sky honors, and a slew of athletes receive All-NWAC selections.

 

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Arlington junior quarterback Leyton Martin slips one last tackle on a long touchdown run against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten Arlington blows by Monroe in Wesco 3A championship game

Leyton Martin backs a strong defensive effort with four touchdowns in the Eagles’ 45-18 victory.

Arlington junior quarterback Leyton Martin slips one last tackle on a long touchdown run against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe rolls past E-W for 3rd straight Wesco 3A South title

Blake Springer scores three touchdowns and the Bearcat defense dominates in a 35-7 win.

Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones is pulled to the ground by a diving Nicholas Mouser of Monroe on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Swarming Monroe defense keys win over Terrace in Wesco 3A South showdown

The Bearcats slow down the Hawks’ potent ground game, and quarterback Blake Springer tosses three TDs in a 35-10 victory.

Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones is pulled to the ground by a diving Nicholas Mouser of Monroe on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kylin Munoz was named the 2008 Washington Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year after her senior season at Monroe. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)

County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Kylin Munoz

The ex-Monroe volleyball star completed her college career with the second-most blocks ever at UW among outside hitters.

Kylin Munoz was named the 2008 Washington Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year after her senior season at Monroe. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)
Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / 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)

Roundup: 16-year-old wins ARCA race at Evergreen Speedway

Plus, Markovc doesn’t advance at worlds, GP grad Fifita named to Polynesian watch list 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: Merchants dominate Grand Forks tournament

Plus, locals earn All-American baseball honors, a Meadowdale grad named softball All-American and ERA masters rowers shine.

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)

Monroe beats Silas, advances to 3A state round of 16

The Bearcats jump out to an early lead and receive strong pitching in a 6-1 opening-round win over the Rams.

Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe overcomes early hole, beats Stanwood for 3A state berth

The Bearcats score six unanswered runs and work out of two bases-loaded jams in a 6-2 win.

Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood players celebrate during a game between Monroe and Shorewood at Monroe High School on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. Shorewood won in double overtime, 3-2. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Shorewood remains unbeaten with double OT win over Monroe

The Stormrays trail for the first time all season but keep their perfect campaign going.

Shorewood players celebrate during a game between Monroe and Shorewood at Monroe High School on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. Shorewood won in double overtime, 3-2. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Pictured from left, Aniya Hooker of Lynnwood, Adria Lincoln of Monroe, Vivienne Berrett of Stanwood, Jenna Villa of Arlington, Gia Powell of Meadowdale and Bella Hasan of Kamiak are the girls 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Pictured from left, Aniya Hooker of Lynnwood, Adria Lincoln of Monroe, Vivienne Berrett of Stanwood, Jenna Villa of Arlington, Gia Powell of Meadowdale and Bella Hasan of Kamiak are the girls 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Head coach Justin Prohn, gives feedback during a game between the Monroe Bearcats and the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. The Bearcats defeated the Warriors, 68-57. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Hot start has senior-laden Monroe in league contention

After finishing with a 5-12 overall record a season ago, the Bearcats boys have raced out to a 13-3 start this season.

Head coach Justin Prohn, gives feedback during a game between the Monroe Bearcats and the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. The Bearcats defeated the Warriors, 68-57. (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: 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)
Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Folsom Field Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Folsom Field Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)