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Kamiak’s Claire Smith competes in the 100 yard butterfly Thursday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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

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

Kamiak’s Claire Smith competes in the 100 yard butterfly Thursday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Lake Stevens' bench rushes onto the court to celebrate their team's win over Bothell during a 4A District 1/2 Tournament game on Nov. 8, 2022, in Lake Stevens. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

Lake Stevens volleyball clinches 6th consecutive state berth

The Vikings sweep Bothell in a 4A District 1/2 semifinal and secure another trip to Yakima for the state tournament.

The Lake Stevens' bench rushes onto the court to celebrate their team's win over Bothell during a 4A District 1/2 Tournament game on Nov. 8, 2022, in Lake Stevens. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Glacier Peak’s Alena Lehmann tries to hold off the competition in the 500 yard freestyle during the Class 4A District 1 swim meet Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson races to 4A district girls swim and dive title

The Timberwolves win six of 12 events to claim their third 4A district title in their past four tries.

Glacier Peak’s Alena Lehmann tries to hold off the competition in the 500 yard freestyle during the Class 4A District 1 swim meet Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood is one of three Snohomish County prep football teams that advanced to their respective state playoffs. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Brackets released for high school football state playoffs

Lake Stevens receives the No. 2 seed in 4A, while Stanwood and Monroe will hit the road for 3A first-round matchups.

Stanwood is one of three Snohomish County prep football teams that advanced to their respective state playoffs. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Miranda Thompson swims neck and neck with her opponents in the 100 yard backstroke during the Class 4A District swim meet Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest captures 3A district girls swim and dive title

The Scots win 5 of 12 events and claim their 3rd district team championship in the past 5 postseasons.

Shorecrest’s Miranda Thompson swims neck and neck with her opponents in the 100 yard backstroke during the Class 4A District swim meet Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest High School’s Luke Schmidt (798), finishes 4th in the 3A boys WIAA state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/The Herald)

State cross country: Shorecrest’s Schmidt, Snohomish’s Gerrard both take 4th

Shorecrest senior Luke Schmidt and Snohomish junior Paige Gerrard claimed 4th-place medals at the state meet in Pasco.

Shorecrest High School’s Luke Schmidt (798), finishes 4th in the 3A boys WIAA state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/The Herald)
Stanwood senior running back Ryder Bumgarner celebrates after taking a handoff in for a touchdown during the first half against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood tops Lakes, earns 2nd consecutive trip to state

The Spartans secure their program’s 1st-ever back-to-back state berths with a 28-20 win in the 3A Week 10 playoffs.

Stanwood senior running back Ryder Bumgarner celebrates after taking a handoff in for a touchdown during the first half against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

MG junior reaches state XC meet after astonishing improvement

Through plenty of hard work, state-bound Marly Martinez improved her time by nearly 7 minutes from the end of last season.

Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard runs their first lap in the girls elite race at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State cross country preview: Top local runners, teams to watch

A look at some of the top local runners and teams heading to Pasco for Saturday’s state championships.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard runs their first lap in the girls elite race at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Diana Tuilevuka maneuvers around Monroe defender Faith Gunter to shoot and score during game on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest, Shorewood girls soccer teams clinch state berths

The Scots and Stormrays win their district semifinal matches to secure state spots and advance to the district championship.

Shorewood’s Diana Tuilevuka maneuvers around Monroe defender Faith Gunter to shoot and score during game on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson rolls out of the pocket behind his line while looking to throw downfield against Glacier Peak on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 9 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Lake Stevens makes its case as the 4A title favorite with its beatdown of GP. Can the Grizzlies bounce back in the playoffs?

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson rolls out of the pocket behind his line while looking to throw downfield against Glacier Peak on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar changes direction on a run to the outside against Glacier Peak on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens routs Glacier Peak for 9th consecutive Wesco 4A title

The third-ranked Vikings pull away in the 2nd half and pummel the top-ranked Grizzlies 57-17 in a showdown of 4A top-5 teams.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar changes direction on a run to the outside against Glacier Peak on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard leads halfway through the 3A Girls District Cross Country championship race on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gerrard leads Snohomish to 3A district cross country title

The standout wins the 3A girls race and Shorecrest’s Luke Schmidt wins the 3A boys race in the final tuneups before state.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard leads halfway through the 3A Girls District Cross Country championship race on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway Russell Anderson, right, waits for the next volley from bother Steven Anderson during the 3A district singles championship match on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

E-W’s Russell Anderson tops brother for 3A district tennis title

Russell Anderson beats Steven Anderson for the singles crown. Shorewood’s Blake Gettmann/Murray Falkin win the doubles title.

Edmonds-Woodway Russell Anderson, right, waits for the next volley from bother Steven Anderson during the 3A district singles championship match on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner jumps for extra yardage at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Clash of the titans: A preview of No. 1 Glacier Peak vs. No. 3 Lake Stevens

Get ready for the massive Wesco 4A showdown with an in-depth look at both teams, including perspective from opposing coaches.

Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner jumps for extra yardage at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Esmerelda Fogg sends a ball away while being pressured against Shorewood on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest draws with Shorewood, clinches Wesco 3A/2A soccer title

Taylor Christensen nets a 2nd-half equalizer and the Scots earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw to secure the league crown.

Shorecrest’s Esmerelda Fogg sends a ball away while being pressured against Shorewood on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Carson Beckt fights for extra yards as the rain comes down against Ferndale Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 8 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Stanwood ran into a matchup nightmare, Monroe’s offense showed its balance, and more.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt fights for extra yards as the rain comes down against Ferndale Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe’s Beau Pruett runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Unbeaten Monroe races past Snohomish for Wesco 3A South crown

The Bearcats cap their dominant run through the Wesco 3A South by routing the Panthers 49-7 in a de facto league title game.

Monroe’s Beau Pruett runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson High sophomore Ben Lee hits a tweener back over the net against senior teammate Austen Lim during the 4A District 1 Singles Championship Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson’s star trio dominates 4A boys district tennis tourney

Ben Lee cruises to the singles title, while Henry Park and David Song roll to the doubles crown.

Jackson High sophomore Ben Lee hits a tweener back over the net against senior teammate Austen Lim during the 4A District 1 Singles Championship Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Brothers Russell Anderson, left, and Steven Anderson are returning state qualifiers and are among the top players at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on October 13, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Brothers Russell Anderson, left, and Steven Anderson are returning state qualifiers and are among the top players at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on October 13, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)