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Kevin Clark / The Herald Zach Ward, head coach of the Stanwood Spartans, runs through the defense for their regional playoff game Wednesday afternoon in Stanwood, Washington on February 24, 2012.

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Stanwood boys hoops coach steps down after success-filled run

Zach Ward guided the Spartans to eight state tournament appearances in his 14 seasons as head coach.

AquaSox's Zach DeLoach is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a grand slam during the game against the Dust Devils on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Everett, Wash.

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AquaSox update: News, storylines, standouts from the past week

The Sox split with Vancouver, Brandon Williamson got promoted, Zach DeLoach is on a tear, and more.

Sultan's Grace Trichler looks to score with Eastside Prep's Katelyn Miller defending Thursday afternoon at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Sultan girls basketball enjoys breakthrough season in new league

With their first winning season since 2009-10, the Turks earned a share of the Coho Division title.

Brandon Williamson pitches during the first game of a double header against the Hops on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox pitcher Williamson promoted to Double-A Arkansas

The 2019 2nd-round draft pick posted a 47.6% strikeout rate in 6 starts with Everett this season.

Julio Rodriguez (pictured last month) compiled another impressive series at the plate as the Everett AquaSox took four of five games from the Eugene Emeralds last week. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: J-Rod returns, Sox leap into 1st place

Julio Rodriguez and others continue to excel at the plate as Everett climbs back atop the High-A West.

Everett Rowing Association's women's 8+ boat practices their starts on Friday, June 4, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Rowing Association sends 2 boats to youth nationals

Everett’s women’s 8+ boat and men’s 4+ boat will compete starting Thursday in Sarasota, Florida.

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Morgan, Alabama softball fall 1 win short of WCWS finals

Lynnwood H.S. alum Maddie Morgan and the Crimson Tide see their national title dreams come to an end.

AquaSox second baseman Kaden Polcovich was named the High-A West player of the week after blasting five home runs in this past week’s five-game series against Hillsboro. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Polcovich stars, Kirby returns, and more

The AquaSox exploded for 2 blowout wins, but lost the other 3 games in a rain-shortened series.

Julio Rodriguez runs the bases Saturday afternoon during practice at Funko Field in Everett on May 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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J-Rod drives in deciding run for D.R. in Olympic qualifier

AquaSox star Julio Rodriguez finishes 11-for-24 with the Dominican Republic in the qualifier event.

Everett's Dustin Wolf stops a shot at goal against Seattle Sunday evening at ShoWare Center in Kent on March 8, 2020. The Silvertips won 3-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Trio of Silvertips receive U.S. Division awards

Dustin Wolf, Cole Fonstad and Gage Goncalves are rewarded after their division championship season.

Mariners’ Alexis Slater, junior, posted a 0.71 ERA in 89 1/3 innings pitched, with a whopping 190 strikeouts. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Softball Player of the Year: Alexis Slater

The star pitcher was a strikeout machine and led long-struggling Mariner to a breakthrough season.

Aquasox's Jack Larsen throws the ball over teammate Julio Rodriguez. The Everett Aquasox beat the Tri-City Dust Devils in a home opening game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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AquaSox notebook: Larsen named High-A West player of the month

Also, AquaSox phenom Julio Rodriguez blasted 2 massive homers Wednesday in an Olympic qualifier.

Aquasox's Kaden Polcovich keeps an eye on the ball and makes a double play as the Everett Aquasox beat the Tri-City Dust Devils in a home opening game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Williamson shines, Sox split series

Brandon Williamson had a spectacular start, J-Rod is playing in an Olympic qualifier, and more.

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Former Lynnwood softball star homers, helps Alabama reach WCWS

Maddie Morgan blasts a 2-run homer to help Alabama advance to the Women’s College World Series.

Jackson junior Dominic Hellman, a University of Oregon commit, is The Herald's 2021 Baseball Player of the Year. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Baseball Player of the Year: Dominic Hellman

The University of Oregon commit compiled the best prep season Jackson’s longtime coach has ever seen.

Aquasox's Julio Rodriguez hits a two run homer as the Everett Aquasox beat the Tri-City Dust Devils in a home opening game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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AquaSox update: J-Rod, Everett cool off in Spokane

After a torrid stretch, Julio Rodriguez and the AquaSox fell back down to earth this past week.

Silvertips general manager Garry Davidson in his office at Angel of the Winds Arena on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Silvertips announce they won’t extend GM’s contract

The Silvertips won 5 division titles during Garry Davidson’s 9-plus seasons as general manager.

AquaSox's Julio Rodriguez runs the bases after hitting his fifth home run in six games during the game against the Dust Devils on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Everett, Wash.

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AquaSox update: J-Rod, plenty others shine in 6-game sweep

Julio Rodriguez blasted 5 home runs in the series and Everett dominated Tri-City to improve to 10-2.

Julio Rodriguez during warm ups Saturday afternoon during practice at Funko Field in Everett on May 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox phenom Rodriguez driven to bring M’s World Series title

The 20-year-old, who is regarded as baseball’s No. 3 prospect, is a central piece to Seattle’s future.

AquaSox outfielder Julio Rodriguez hits a double during the first inning of a game against the Dust Devils on May 11, 2021, at Funko Field in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Van Til: Eyes of baseball world on talent-laden AquaSox

Local fans will have a rare, and perhaps short, opportunity to view these potential future M’s stars.