AquaSox's Billy Cooke at bat at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 11, 2019. The Dust Devils won 12-9. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Play ball! AquaSox set to open 120-game season on May 4

The regular-season schedule for Everett’s minor league baseball team was released Thursday.

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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He runs for his life and others struggling with depression

Austin Johnson plans to run for 24 straight hours to raise money for a cause close to his…

Seattle Mariners' pitcher Felix Hernandez hands out one of his warm up balls to a fan at Funko Field on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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More games, better players: AquaSox move up in minor leagues

Everett’s baseball team has officially agreed to be the Mariners’ High-A affiliate in MLB’s revised farm system.

Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)

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Getchell’s Knight named prep baseball preseason All-American

The two-sport star and UCLA commit was honored by Baseball America on Monday.

Washington freshman Jayden White, an Everett High School graduate, throws a weight during the UW Indoor Preview on Jan. 29, 2021, in Seattle. (Photo by Jamie Mitchell)

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Everett H.S. grad surges into UW record books in college debut

In his first college meet, Jayden White moved to No. 2 on the Huskies’ all-time weight throw list.

Everett's Gage Goncalves (left) and Everett's Bryce Kindopp celebrates a 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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Hockey is back! Start date for Silvertips’ regular season set

The WHL announces Friday afternoon that the U.S. Division can begin play on March 19.

Herald Athletic Cup update: Lake Stevens maintains top spot

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Herald Athletic Cup update: Lake Stevens maintains top spot

After another successful season, the Vikings held their lead in the area-wide prep sports competition.

The WIAA said that if schools reopen at the conclusion of the six-week statewide school shutdown ordered by Gov. Jay Inslee, then the state championships will go on as planned. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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WIAA still hoping to hold state championships in May

But if the school shutdown extends past April 24, those championships could be in jeopardy.

Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Raigan Reed

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Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Raigan Reed

The Boise State-bound senior guard led a young Lake Stevens team to the state regionals.

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Lakewood boys hoops receives All-NWC honors after historic run

Alex Jensen was named the Northwest Conference MVP and Anthony Wiederkehr was named coach of the year.

WIAA: 4A/3A state hoops worker tested positive for COVID-19

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WIAA: 4A/3A state hoops worker tested positive for COVID-19

Six local high school basketball teams competed in last week’s Hardwood Classics in the Tacoma Dome.

School shutdown further delays start of prep spring sports

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School shutdown further delays start of prep spring sports

Spring events in Snohomish county likely won’t start until sometime after April 24.

Coronavirus casts uncertainty over high school spring sports

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Coronavirus casts uncertainty over high school spring sports

Many local school districts have postponed spring games, while others are taking a wait and see approach.

GP girls fall to unbeaten Woodinville in 4A state semifinals

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GP girls fall to unbeaten Woodinville in 4A state semifinals

The Falcons used a massive third quarter to rout the Grizzlies 63-41 and end their title dreams.

GP boys suffer first loss, fall to Mount Si in 4A state semis

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GP boys suffer first loss, fall to Mount Si in 4A state semis

The Grizzlies went scoreless for the entire 1st quarter and saw their title dreams end in a 62-49…

Glacier Peak boys ride 3-point barrage to 4A state semifinals

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Glacier Peak boys ride 3-point barrage to 4A state semifinals

The unbeaten Grizzlies drain 12 3-pointers to rally past Sumner for a 57-52 state quarterfinal win.

Marysville Pilchuck boys fall to Garfield, 73-52

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Marysville Pilchuck boys fall to Garfield, 73-52

Their championship hopes are gone, but the Tomahawks can still earn a state trophy

Marysville Pilchuck boys advance at 3A Hardwood Classic

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Marysville Pilchuck boys advance at 3A Hardwood Classic

The Tomahawks beat Central Kitsap 63-48 to earn a matchup with Garfield in the quarterfinals.

Despite virus threat, state tournaments carry on as usual

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Despite virus threat, state tournaments carry on as usual

Basketball, not the coronavirus, was on the minds of the players, coaches and fans in Tacoma

Fan’s guide to this week’s boys Hardwood Classics

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Fan’s guide to this week’s boys Hardwood Classics

GP, Pilchuck, Getchell, Terrace, Lakewood and King’s are headed to their respective tournaments.