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Everett's Cole Fonstad drives up the ice during the Silvertips' 5-2 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday at the ShoWare Center in Kent. (Brian Liesse / Seattle Thunderbirds)

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After lengthy delay, Silvertips return to action Saturday

Players and coaches are thrilled to be able to participate in the abbreviated 24-game season.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Jordan Velasquez dodges a tackle by Arlington's Parker Duskin during the game on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville Pilchuck steamrolls Wesco 3A North rival Arlington

The Tomahawks put the running clock in effect early in the second half and cruised to a 42-19…

FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

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A stat-filled look at Edmonds native Kispert’s All-American year

Corey Kispert is having a spectacular senior season for unbeaten, national-title-favorite Gonzaga.

Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating BYU in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

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Van Til: Gonzaga looks to complete remarkable rise to the top

The rags-to-riches Zags are seeking to become the first undefeated national champion since 1976.

Glacier Peak's Adam Troxel celebrates a fumble recovery with teammate Jackson Hawkins at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on March 12, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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This week’s prep football capsules, picks and streaming links

GP-Murphy, MP-Arlington and Lake Stevens-Snohomish highlight Week 3 of Wesco’s abbreviated season.

Vikings fans cheer the action on the field Friday night at Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma on September 13, 2019. Lake Stevens won 35-26. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Wesco to allow home fans to attend prep sporting events

Districts and schools will determine how many spectators are allowed, within the state’s new guidelines.

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)

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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.

Henry Jackson junior Brenden Charbeneau keeps pace with the lead runners during the Class 4A boys WIAA state cross country championships in Pasco, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Sun Willows Golf Course. Charbeneau finished in 14th place. (TJ Mullinax/The Herald)

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Prep cross country season preview: Runners to watch

A look at some of the local boys and girls runners to watch during the abbreviated five-week season.

Glacier Peak's Ashton Olson makes a touchdown reception with Snohomish's Makai Williams defending at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on March 12, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GP pulls away for 9th straight win over archrival Snohomish

Ryan Black broke 2 long TDs and the Grizzlies made a key goal-line stand in a 35-10 rivalry…

Lake Stevens' Jay Roughton raises his arms as he runs in the ball for a touchdown during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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This week’s prep football capsules, picks and streaming links

Week 2 of the abbreviated Wesco football season is highlighted by a handful of rivalry games.

High school soccer teams around the area returned to the pitch for the first time in over 15 months last week. (Herald file photos)

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Prep girls soccer season preview

A look at local teams, players and matches to watch during the shortened five-week spring season.

Lake Stevens' Gabe Ramsey runs through a tackle during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens pulls away, beats Murphy in clash of area powers

The Vikings overcome a slow start and run past the Wildcats 26-7 in the programs’ first-ever meeting.

Glacier Peak took on Cascade in football at Everett Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Prep football preview: Storylines, teams, players, games to watch

Everything you need to know about Snohomish County high school football during this shortened season.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24), looks to drive against Pacific forward Jeremiah Bailey (13), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Gonzaga won 76-58. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Edmonds native Kispert named WCC player of the year

Former local hoops stars Paisley Johnson Harding and Jordyn Edwards also received All-WCC honors.

Everett High School graduate Jayden White (right), a University of Washington freshman, poses next to throws coach Andrew Ninow after breaking the Huskies' school record in the weight throw last Friday. (Photo by Jamie Mitchell)

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Community sports roundup: Everett H.S. grad breaks UW record

Jayden White broke UW’s weight throw record, highlighting a success-filled week for local athletes.

Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Friday night lights finally back on

Granite Falls beats rival Sultan in OT in the area’s first prep football game in more than 15…

Everett Silvertips' Jake Christiansen takes a shot on goal during the game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Silvertips release abbreviated 24-game schedule

Everett will open its season against Spokane at Angel of the Winds Arena on March 20.

Austin Johnson, 26 years-old, trains on the Centennial Trail in Lake Stevens and is planning to do a 24-hour run to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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24 hours, 80 miles, $23k raised for mental health

Austin Johnson completes a 24-hour run along the Centennial Trail to raise money for suicide prevention.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Travis Snider singles against the Texas Rangers during a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Community sports roundup: Ex-Jackson star Snider joins Braves

Plus, a former Monroe QB is excelling at Whitworth, the Silvertips sign a former T-bird, and more.

Quarterback Tanner Jellison runs a play with running backs Jay Roughton, left, and Trayce Hanks as the Lake Stevens High School football team conducts its first practice, marking the first day of practice for fall sports in the Wesco division, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Wesco high school sports teams’ long layoff finally ends

For the first time in more than 450 days, Wesco fall athletes gathered for official practices.