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

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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

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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.

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

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

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

Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles

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Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles

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

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

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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…

State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption

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State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption

Returning state runner-ups, such as MP’s Cayden White, are using last year’s defeats as motivation.

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List of local athletes competing at Mat Classic XXXII

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

Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title

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Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title

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

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

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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.

Q&A with Kamiak girls wrestler Diana Cantini

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Q&A with Kamiak girls wrestler Diana Cantini

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

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

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

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

Q&A with Edmonds-Woodway boys swimmer Anton Teplouhov

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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…

VIDEO: Furious rally lifts Stanwood wrestling over Snohomish

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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…

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

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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…

VIDEO: Lake Stevens senior earns title at Viking Invite

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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.

Scenes from a high school girls wrestling scramble

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Scenes from a high school girls wrestling scramble

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

Q&A with Jackson boys basketball player Jaylen Searles

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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.

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

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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.

VIDEO: Lake Stevens wrestling outlasts young Spartans

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VIDEO: Lake Stevens wrestling outlasts young Spartans

Stanwood started 6 freshmen in its 49-24 loss to the Vikings.

Prep wrestling preview: Weight management under microscope

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Prep wrestling preview: Weight management under microscope

The WIAA’s weight management program helps prep wrestlers lose or maintain weight in a healthy way.