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Arlington’s Jenna Villa makes a jump shot during the game against Kelso on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington girls soar past Kelso and into 3A state quarters

The Eagles rout Kelso 76-45 in a state regional and earn a bye into next week’s state quarterfinals.

Grace Academy’s Zia Fackenthal tries to steal the ball from Cusick’s Dalia Oliver during the game on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Grace Academy girls ousted with 1B state regional loss

The Eagles lose 57-48 to Cusick and fall one win short of their first-ever Hardwood Classic trip.

Jackson's Sylas Williams wins a rebound against Glacier Peak's Torey Watkins Friday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on January 21, 2022. The Grizzles won 57-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Basketball state regionals: Matchup previews for local boys teams

Six local high school boys basketball teams play in the state regional round on Saturday.

Mountlake Terrace's Jeffrey Anyimah splits Ferndale’s defense for a layup Saturday evening at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

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Terrace rides typical stingy defense to another state tourney

Led by another lockdown defense, the district champion Hawks have won 16 of their past 17 games.

Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin drives the baseline with Mountlake Terrace’s Cameron Dunn defending Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

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Basketball state regionals: Matchup previews for local girls teams

Seven local high school girls basketball teams play in the state regional round Friday or Saturday.

Arlington's bench reacts to action on the floor against Evergreen Tuesday evening at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on February 22, 2022. The Eagles won 73-53. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arlington boys race past Evergreen, advance to state regionals

Ethan Martin scores 35 and the Eagles unleash frustration over their seeding with a 3A state play-in rout.

Mariner’s Naser Motley is able to get around Glacier Peak’s Bobby Siebers to make a layup during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Brackets released for high school basketball state tournaments

Fourteen local teams are headed to state, which begins this week with play-in and regional games.

Jensen Elsemore, of Jackson, competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Jackson boys swim earns program-best 3rd-place team trophy

No local swimmers capture titles, but the T-wolves put together a strong showing for their best finish in…

Lake Stevens’ Jackson Balmer attempts to flip Glacier Peak’s Spencer Dhondt to his back during their match at the 4A sub-regional wrestling meet at Henry M. Jackson High School on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens wrestlers look to send legendary coach out in style

The retiring Brent Barnes enters his final Mat Classic with a talented and highly motivated team.

Arlington’s Trevor Latta wrestles Monroe’s Brian Zebley Jr. Saturday evening during the 3A Regional 1 boys wrestling tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on February 12, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mat Classic preview: Top local wrestlers, teams to watch

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys and girls state wrestling tournaments.

Alex Georgiev swims in the 100 Yard Butterfly during the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. Georgiev won the 100 Yard Butterdly and set a new meet record. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State boys swim preview: Top local swimmers, divers, teams

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys swim and dive state championships.

Lake Stevens' Baylor Thomas (14) with drives to the basket with Eastlake's Kaylia Jackson defending during a Class 4A Wes-King Bi-District semifinal game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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Lake Stevens clinches 4A state berth in tense win over Eastlake

Nisa Ellis hits a go-ahead jumper to lift the short-handed Vikings to a 48-46 bi-district semifinal win.

Mountlake Terrace’s Jeffrey Anyimah gets past a defender on his way to the basket against Arlington during a 3A District 1 Tournament semifinal game on Wednesday at Everett Community College. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Terrace boys fight back, beat Arlington to clinch state berth

Jeffrey Anyimah and the Hawks overcome an early hole and stymie Arlington 51-46 in the 3A district semis.

Jackson's Sylas Williams drives with Woodinville's Jamison Atwood defending at Jackson High School Wednesday evening in Mill Creek, Washington on January 5, 2022. The Timberwolves won 76-57. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball postseason update: A look at where things stand

There have already been some surprises. And the action heats up this week, with state berths at stake.

Shorecrest’s Sean Neils is congratulated by Edmonds-Woodway’s Mate Pallos for winning the 100 Yard Freestyle during the 3A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorecrest rolls to 2nd consecutive 3A district swim title

The Scots have weathered practicing outdoors in the cold after their home pool was shut down.

Lake Stevens swimmers react to their coach Brady Dykgraaf being named ‘Coach of the Year’ and winning the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens rides terrific depth to 4A district swim title

Jackson took first in seven of the 12 events, but the Vikings were the deeper team and topped…

Stanwood's Mason Ferguson is lifted off the mat by Arlington's Trevor Latta in the 182lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A preview of Saturday’s regional wrestling tournaments

Local wrestlers, teams and weight classes to watch as grapplers vie for Mat Classic berths.

Mountlake Terrace's Jaxon Dubiel, left, and Arlington's Ethan Martin chase down a loose ball Friday evening at Mountlake Terrace High School on December 10, 2021. The Eagles won 70-55. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

The Arlington and Mariner boys clinch league titles, the Lake Stevens boys save their season, and more.

Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rising Sultan girls eye 1st state berth in program history

After a massive breakthrough last spring, the Lady Turks have taken another step forward this season.

Lake Stevens' Tyler Fouts lifts Glacier Peak's Gil Mossburg during wrestling on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Top local wrestlers to watch heading into the postseason

The high school wrestling postseason begins with this weekend’s sub-regional tournaments.