The boys elite division is off the races Saturday afternoon during the annual Hole in the Wall cross country meet at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Shorecrest junior wins gold division at Hole in the Wall

Teams from all over the West Coast descend on Lakewood H.S. for the annual cross country extravaganza.

Glacier Peak’s Cooper Jensen makes a touchdown reception against Lake Stevens’ Alexander Davis Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak football standout commits to Oregon State

Cooper Jensen, a 3-star junior who’s projected to play tight end in college, chooses the Beavers.

Justice Taylor during practice Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood High School in Arlington on August 31, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

GP-Kamiak was canceled, but Arch. Murphy and Lakewood both have pivotal Northwest Conference games.

Seattle Seahawks' Quandre Diggs (6) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk (11) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 3, 2021, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

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Seahawks by the numbers: A weekly numerical look at the Hawks

Did the much-maligned defense turn a corner Sunday? At the very least, there were encouraging signs.

Edmonds-Woodway's George Quintans, left to right, Major Gradwohl and  John Morales celebrates an interception Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway outlasts Monroe in key Wesco 3A South clash

Aaron Barraza runs for 4 TDs — including a pair of long 4th-quarter scores — in the Warriors’…

Glacier Peak’s Ashton Olson yells while celebrating a touchdown during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

A pivotal Wesco 3A North showdown between Marysville Pilchuck and Ferndale highlights the Week 5 slate.

Bryant Thomas, head coach, calls the play Wednesday afternoon during practice at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on September 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Resurgent Kamiak football team out to prove doubters wrong

After a 3-25 stretch from 2017-19, the Knights have won eight straight games in dominant fashion.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts to a play during the second half an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-17. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

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Seahawks by the numbers: A weekly numerical look at the Hawks

Between a struggling defense and a hot-and-cold offense, things are getting concerning for Seattle.

Tennessee Titans kicker Randy Bullock (14) celebrates with tight end Geoff Swaim (87) as Seattle Seahawks defensive back Ryan Neal (26) reacts after Bullock kicked a field goal in overtime to give the Titans a 33-30 win in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seahawks by the numbers: A weekly numerical look at the Hawks

The offense and defense share the blame for Seattle’s collapse in its overtime loss to the Titans.

Gaylan Gray and Marysville Pilchuck rolled to a stunning rout of Glacier Peak on Friday night, turning a showdown of state-ranked teams into a beatdown of epic proportions. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville Pilchuck stuns Glacier Peak in running-clock rout

The Tomahawks race to a 42-0 halftime lead and win 49-14 in a non-league clash of state-ranked teams.

Bob Cummins. (Photo provided by Barb Cummins)

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Everett native was legendary figure in local rowing community

Bob Cummins, a “gentle giant” who impacted countless lives through rowing, died this summer. He was 72.

Glacier Peak's Ashton Olson makes a touchdown reception with Woodinville's Jeffrey Perran trailing Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

Glacier Peak-Marysville Pilchuck and Lake Stevens-Archbishop Murphy highlight the Week 4 action.

Corey Kispert reacts after being selected 15th overall by the Washington Wizards during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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The Herald’s 2020-21 Man of the Year in Sports: Corey Kispert

The Edmonds native was a 1st-team All-American at Gonzaga and a 1st-round NBA draft pick by the Wizards.

Highly touted 19-year-old shortstop Noelvi Marte had a productive two-week stint with the AquaSox, but Everett lost nine of its final 10 games. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Everett finishes 3rd in High-A West

After a dominant first three months, the AquaSox lost 30 of their final 40 games and finished 61-56.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates with wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) after a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

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Seahawks by the numbers: A weekly numerical look at the Hawks

Russell Wilson shined in Shane Waldron’s new-look offense, the pass rush flexed its muscles, and more.

Friday at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on September 17, 2021. The Vikings defeated the Irish, 20-3. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens opens season with emphatic win over 3A No. 1 O’Dea

The Vikings sat out the first two weeks, but showed they are state title contenders with a 20-3…

Lake Stevens' Bryce Moser rushes for yardage against Glacier Peak Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens set for delayed season opener vs. juggernaut O’Dea

After a COVID shutdown canceled their first 2 games, the Vikings open with a clash of state powers.

Lake Stevens’ Drew Carter makes a catch past Monroe’s Trey Lane during the game on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

Lake Stevens-O’Dea, Glacier Peak-Woodinville and Arlington-Ferndale highlight a loaded Week 3 slate.

The AquaSox' Noelvi Marte hits a double against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 in Everett, Washington. The Mariners promoted Marte from Low-A Modesto to High-A Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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M’s believe AquaSox shortstop Marte, 19, is budding superstar

Director of player development Andy McKay: “We believe in the skills (and) we believe in the person.”

AquaSox's Juan Then pitches in the first inning against the Vancouver Canadians Tuesday evening at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett June 29th, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Sox face tall task entering final week

After another series loss, Everett likely has to win 5 of its final 6 to reach the championship…