Softball

Jackson’s Rachel Sysum is hugged by Leneyah Mitchell after hitting a home run during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep softball: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school softball season.

 

Everett Public Schools Athlete of The Year Abby Surowiec poses for a photo at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 Girls High School Athlete of the Year: Abby Surowiec

The 11-time varsity letter winner at Cascade was a team captain in softball and basketball, and a leader on the soccer pitch.

 

Jackson junior Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s All-Area Softball Player of the Year. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas verbal commit helped lead the Timberwolves to a 4A state championship title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Softball Player of the Year: Yanina Sherwood

The Jackson junior and UNLV commit went 24-1 with 255 strikeouts and helped lead the Timberwolves to the 4A state title.

Jackson junior Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s All-Area Softball Player of the Year. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas verbal commit helped lead the Timberwolves to a 4A state championship title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Faith Jordan (top left), Snohomish's Skyla Bristol (top right), Mountlake Terrace's Cameron Dunn (bottom left) and Cascade's Abby Surowiec. (Herald file photos)

The Herald’s 2023 All-Area high school softball teams

A look at the top prep softball players in the area from the 2023 season.

Glacier Peak's Faith Jordan (top left), Snohomish's Skyla Bristol (top right), Mountlake Terrace's Cameron Dunn (bottom left) and Cascade's Abby Surowiec. (Herald file photos)
Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Jackson wins state title over GP after game called by weather

The Timberwolves win 5-1 to hoist their third state softball trophy since 2018 after a game that ended in unusual fashion.

Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
A Snohomish player slides safe into third during the 3A softball championship game between Snohomish and Peninsula at the Lacey-Thurston County Regional Athletic Complex in Olympia, Washington on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Snohomish lost, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish falls in 3A softball title game, takes 2nd place

The Panthers make a run to the state championship tilt, but lose to top-seeded Peninsula 4-1.

A Snohomish player slides safe into third during the 3A softball championship game between Snohomish and Peninsula at the Lacey-Thurston County Regional Athletic Complex in Olympia, Washington on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Snohomish lost, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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4A state softball roundup: Jackson, GP reach semifinals

Both teams survive quarterfinal nail-biters to keep state-title hopes alive; Kamiak remains alive in consolation bracket.

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Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood lifts the district trophy in the air after beating Bothell to become the 3A district champions on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Clutch HRs, pitching lead Jackson past Bothell for district title

Home runs from Sysum and Pelletier, plus a superb outing from Sherwood, lift the T-wolves past the previously unbeaten Cougars 2-1.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood lifts the district trophy in the air after beating Bothell to become the 3A district champions on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glaicer Peak’s Faith Jordan pitches during the game against Eastlake on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak wins 3rd straight loser-out game for state berth

Behind strong pitching and a potent offense, the Grizzlies beat Eastlake 9-0 for a third straight shutout in a must-win game.

Glaicer Peak’s Faith Jordan pitches during the game against Eastlake on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Tyler Karabach runs home after hitting a homer during the game against Skyline on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kamiak topples Skyline to secure state softball berth

The Knights bounce back from an opening-round loss to win two loser-out games, capped by a 5-1 victory over the Wolves.

Kamiak’s Tyler Karabach runs home after hitting a homer during the game against Skyline on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cascade players celebrate during a game between Everett and Cascade at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Cascade won in the ninth inning, 16-15. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Cascade outlasts Everett in slugfest, secures state berth

The Bruins defeat the Seagulls 16-15 in nine innings in a winner-to-state, loser-out game of the 3A District 1 Tournament.

Cascade players celebrate during a game between Everett and Cascade at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Cascade won in the ninth inning, 16-15. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Snohomish at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Snohomish won, 4-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish blanks Terrace to capture district softball title

Skyla Bristol spins a two-hit shutout as the top-seeded Panthers beat third-seeded Mountlake Terrace 4-0.

Snohomish players celebrate during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Snohomish at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Snohomish won, 4-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Stanwood tops Marysville Getchell, earns state softball berth

The 12th-seeded Spartans’ surprising run through the district tournament ends with a 12-1 win and first state appearance since 2010.

Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is congratulated by her teammates after scoring during the game against Skyline on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Powerhouse Jackson clinches 7th straight state softball berth

The Timberwolves roll past Skyline in the district semifinals and will face undefeated Bothell for the district title Friday.

Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is congratulated by her teammates after scoring during the game against Skyline on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Camryn Sage takes a hack while batting against Stanwood during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish secures 8th consecutive state berth with wins at districts

The Panthers pull away for wins over Everett and Stanwood to reach the Class 3A District 1 title game.

Snohomish’s Camryn Sage takes a hack while batting against Stanwood during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace pitcher Ellie Gilbert jumps in the air after sealing an extra-inning victory over Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Terrace punches ticket to state with win over Cascade in extras

The Hawks drive in six runs with two outs and recover from late a five-run Cascade rally.

Mountlake Terrace pitcher Ellie Gilbert jumps in the air after sealing an extra-inning victory over Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak players run onto the field to celebrate beating Lake Stevens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak softball tops Lake Stevens to clinch playoff berth

Faith Jordan and Laila Carpenter both homer twice as the Grizzlies win 13-3 to secure the final bi-district bid from Wesco 4A.

Glacier Peak players run onto the field to celebrate beating Lake Stevens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate after beating Cascade on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish softball edges Cascade, retains grip on 1st place

The Panthers get key plays on offense and clutch pitching in a 3-2 Wesco 3A/2A win over the Bruins.

Snohomish players celebrate after beating Cascade on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)