Worker Justin Ryan (left) emerges from an 80-foot-long rebar tube on Jan. 11 before it was lowered into the ground and filled with concrete for support of a new pedestrian bridge being constructed that will connect the Everett waterfront with Grand Avenue. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Arlington’s Kristian Fairbanks works to cradle Everett’s Lester Howard at Arlington High School on Jan. 18. The Eagles won 37-25. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Meadowdale’s Mustapha Sonko (center) drives through a host of Lynnwood defenders for a layup during a game at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood on Jan. 16. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Lynnwood’s Alex Macias takes a shot during a game against Meadowdale at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood on Jan. 16. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Kamiak’s Carson Tuttle (3) makes a quick pass during a game against Monroe at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on Jan. 2. (Ian Terry / The Herald)