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Lake Stevens senior boys basketball player Jaxson Smith is our Athlete of the Month for February. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Lake Stevens senior Jaxson Smith

Smith’s big performance on Senior Night helped the Vikings clinch a playoff berth.

 

High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life

High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life

Tyler Deason’s cancer diagnosis upended his goal of competing at the state wrestling tournament.

 

Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles

Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles

Marysville Pilchuck’s Cayden White and Alivia White won championships minutes apart Saturday.

 

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title

The standout sophomore captures the state crown at 138 pounds at Mat Classic.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title
Mat Classic notebook: E-W 2nd in 3A team standings after Day 1

Mat Classic notebook: E-W 2nd in 3A team standings after Day 1

The Warriors send 5 wrestlers to the semifinals to lead a parade of local 3A teams with good outings.

Mat Classic notebook: E-W 2nd in 3A team standings after Day 1

List of local athletes competing at Mat Classic XXXII

The state wrestling tournament begins this Friday at the Tacoma Dome.

State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title

Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title

The Vikings will send 12 wrestlers to the Mat Classic after an impressive performance at regionals.

Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title
Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

Now the Loggers’ wrestling program will turn to a decorated alumnus to shepherd in the future.

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty
Q&A with Kamiak girls wrestler Diana Cantini

Q&A with Kamiak girls wrestler Diana Cantini

The senior enjoys the individual aspects of wrestling and is focused on academics after high school.

Q&A with Kamiak girls wrestler Diana Cantini
A look at where and when to catch wrestling sub-regionals

A look at where and when to catch wrestling sub-regionals

Local athletes will be competing for a chance to move on to regionals.

A look at where and when to catch wrestling sub-regionals
Q&A with Edmonds-Woodway boys swimmer Anton Teplouhov

Q&A with Edmonds-Woodway boys swimmer Anton Teplouhov

The senior has a natural feel for the water and uses his strength and technique to excel in sprints.

Q&A with Edmonds-Woodway boys swimmer Anton Teplouhov
VIDEO: Furious rally lifts Stanwood wrestling over Snohomish

VIDEO: Furious rally lifts Stanwood wrestling over Snohomish

Stanwood won 5 of the final 6 bouts to win 41-39, and 3 teams can still win the Wesco 3A North.

VIDEO: Furious rally lifts Stanwood wrestling over Snohomish
Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls

The 6-foot-6 senior has developed into a force for the Tigers, and has some of the best hair around.

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls
VIDEO: Lake Stevens senior earns title at Viking Invite

VIDEO: Lake Stevens senior earns title at Viking Invite

Wyatt Hall captures the 285-pound title in a tournament filled with top-tier wrestling programs.

VIDEO: Lake Stevens senior earns title at Viking Invite
Scenes from a high school girls wrestling scramble

Scenes from a high school girls wrestling scramble

The rapid yet uneven growth of girls wrestling has forced coaches to get creative to compete.

Scenes from a high school girls wrestling scramble
Q&A with Jackson boys basketball player Jaylen Searles

Q&A with Jackson boys basketball player Jaylen Searles

The 6-foot-7 senior has pro-basketball aspirations and has been dunking since before he started 8th grade.

Q&A with Jackson boys basketball player Jaylen Searles
Athlete of the Month Q&A: Lakewood’s Carson Chrisman

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Lakewood’s Carson Chrisman

The 2-way threat helped the Cougars reach the state quarterfinals for the 3rd time in their history.

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Lakewood’s Carson Chrisman
VIDEO: Lake Stevens wrestling outlasts young Spartans
VIDEO: Lake Stevens wrestling outlasts young Spartans
Prep wrestling preview: Storylines to watch

Prep wrestling preview: Storylines to watch

Mat Classic’s format will be back to normal, and a look at Stanwood’s burgeoning powerhouse program.

Prep wrestling preview: Storylines to watch