Softball

Kamiak's Sam Porter makes a catch Friday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on April 30, 2021. The Knights won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Kamiak blanks Lakewood in key Wesco matchup

The Knights edge the Cougars 2-0 in a battle of two of the top teams in the league.

Kamiak's Sam Porter makes a catch Friday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on April 30, 2021. The Knights won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck's Riley Perrine leaps as Jackson's Macie Dean crosses home plate for a run as undefeated Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0 in a fastpitch game on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Mill Creek, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck's Riley Perrine leaps as Jackson's Macie Dean crosses home plate for a run as undefeated Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0 in a fastpitch game on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Mill Creek, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Jackson's Helena Ah-Loe is high-fived after a home run against Everett Thursday afternoon at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on April 8, 2021. Jackson dominated Everett, 15-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Helena Ah-Loe is high-fived after a home run against Everett Thursday afternoon at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on April 8, 2021. Jackson dominated Everett, 15-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The University of Washington���s Amy-Eloise Neale (middle) competes in the women���s 5,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 9 in Eugene, Oregon. Neale, who starred in high school at Glacier Peak, placed fifth in the event to earn All-American honors. (University of Washington photo)

Community roundup: 2 former local prep runners accomplish major feats

Amy-Eloise Markovc won gold in Europe, Taylor Roe placed 2nd at the NCAA championships, and more.

The University of Washington���s Amy-Eloise Neale (middle) competes in the women���s 5,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 9 in Eugene, Oregon. Neale, who starred in high school at Glacier Peak, placed fifth in the event to earn All-American honors. (University of Washington photo)
Mountlake Terrace softball player Jamie Bingaman
Mountlake Terrace softball player Jamie Bingaman
Archbishop Murphy softball player Brooke Jordan

Archbishop Murphy softball player Brooke Jordan

The prolific Wildcats slugger will continue her playing career at Seattle University.

Archbishop Murphy softball player Brooke Jordan
Meadowdale softball player Kate Houghton

Meadowdale softball player Kate Houghton

The standout pitcher will play college softball at Central Connecticut State University.

Meadowdale softball player Kate Houghton
Lake Stevens softball player Kiley Hubby

Lake Stevens softball player Kiley Hubby

The two-time state-champion wrestler will play college softball and join the ROTC at North Georgia.

Lake Stevens softball player Kiley Hubby
‘It’s gut-wrenching’: Jackson softball team denied shot at 3-peat

‘It’s gut-wrenching’: Jackson softball team denied shot at 3-peat

The T-wolves’ shot to win three straight state titles was taken away due to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘It’s gut-wrenching’: Jackson softball team denied shot at 3-peat

Mill Creek ousted in semifinals of LL softball regionals

The all-stars representing Washington fall to Hawaii 4-0.

Mill Creek stays alive at LL softball regionals

The Washington team scored 3 runs in its final at-bat to beat Southern California.

Mill Creek falls to Hawaii at LL softball regionals

The representatives from Washington will need to win Wednesday to stay alive.

11 area players named to all-state softball teams

11 area players named to all-state softball teams

Jackson’s de Jesus named 4A Player of the Year; ‘Wolves Peacocke is the 4A Coach of the Year

11 area players named to all-state softball teams
Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett to get $4.65M renovation

Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett to get $4.65M renovation

The improvements could help attract more youth baseball and softball tournaments, or even national events.

Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett to get $4.65M renovation
Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Port Angeles’ Kiana Watson-Charles pitches against North Kitsap.

POLL RESULTS: No need for softball pitch limits

Nearly two-thirds of voters say limiting a pitcher’s use in softball is unnecessary.

Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Port Angeles’ Kiana Watson-Charles pitches against North Kitsap.
POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?

POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?

Unlike baseball, there are no pitch limits in softball, allowing pitchers to throw multiple games a day.

POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?
Jackson two-way star senior Iyanla de Jesus was named the state’s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year after leading the Timberwolves to a second consecutive state title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep notebook: Jackson star named Gatorade softball state POY

Iyanla de Jesus is Gatorade’s state player of the year after leading her team to back-to-back state titles.

Jackson two-way star senior Iyanla de Jesus was named the state’s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year after leading the Timberwolves to a second consecutive state title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2019 All-Area high school softball teams

The Herald’s 2019 All-Area high school softball teams

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

The Herald’s 2019 All-Area high school softball teams
2019 Softball Player of the Year: Iyanla de Jesus

2019 Softball Player of the Year: Iyanla de Jesus

The Jackson senior star is the top player in the area for the second consecutive season.

2019 Softball Player of the Year: Iyanla de Jesus
Jackson’s Iyanla De Jesus celebrates striking out a Lake Stevens batter Saturday night during the 4A State Softball Championships at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane on May 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Jackson wins 2nd straight 4A state softball title

The Timberwolves routed Lake Stevens 16-2 in an all-Wesco state championship game.

Jackson’s Iyanla De Jesus celebrates striking out a Lake Stevens batter Saturday night during the 4A State Softball Championships at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane on May 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)