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Monroe’s Aidan Gamble turns upfield after a short reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 7 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Unbeaten Monroe survived a scare, Shorewood stunned Snohomish, and it’s been a tough year for 2 local teams in the brutal NWC.

Monroe’s Aidan Gamble turns upfield after a short reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayden Lamar reacts to getting a touchdown during the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Post-Week 6 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Lake Stevens hopes its tough non-league slate pays dividends. Arlington picked up a key league win. And Stanwood ran wild.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Lamar reacts to getting a touchdown during the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens bounces back, rolls past Eastlake in 4A top-10 clash

Jayden Limar runs for 5 TDs and the Vikings get back on track with a 41-16 win over the Wolves in a state semifinal rematch.

at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Nearly 5,000 runners race in largest-ever Hole in the Wall Invite

The annual cross country extravaganza at Lakewood H.S. drew more than 150 teams from all over the West Coast and beyond.

at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens beat Eastlake 45-28 in a 4A state semi-final football game at Pop Keeney Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 in Bothell, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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

The Week 6 slate includes a 4A state semifinal rematch, key league matchups, a crosstown rivalry and more.

Lake Stevens beat Eastlake 45-28 in a 4A state semi-final football game at Pop Keeney Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 in Bothell, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Otto Wiedmann runs the ball during the Stilly Cup against Arlington on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Post-Week 5 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Stanwood achieves another milestone in its rapid rise, Cascade clears a big hurdle in its postseason quest, and more.

Stanwood’s Otto Wiedmann runs the ball during the Stilly Cup against Arlington on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner and teammates yell in celebration after winning the Stilly Cup for the first time in 13 years on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood rolls past Arlington, wins 1st Stilly Cup since 2009

Ryder Bumgarner runs for 246 yards and the unbeaten Spartans defeat their archrival for the 1st time in 13 years.

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner and teammates yell in celebration after winning the Stilly Cup for the first time in 13 years on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak players celebrate a goal during the game against Kamiak on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak tops Kamiak in key Wesco 4A soccer clash

Ryann Reynolds strikes again, scoring in the 41st minute to give the Grizzlies a 1-0 win in a pivotal league showdown.

Glacier Peak players celebrate a goal during the game against Kamiak on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson High’s Ben Lee lunges to get to the ball against Kamiak on Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022, at the Kamiak Tennis Courts in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys tennis season update: Players and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top high school boys tennis players and teams this fall.

Jackson High’s Ben Lee lunges to get to the ball against Kamiak on Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022, at the Kamiak Tennis Courts in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Kyle Larson finds space up the middle on a run against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 4 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Lake Stevens and GP suffer out-of-state losses, Monroe’s offense keeps rolling and Snohomish picks up a key league win.

Snohomish’s Kyle Larson finds space up the middle on a run against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cascade's Julian Thomas runs through multiple tackles during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cascade routs Jackson, improves to 4-0 in independent slate

The Bruins continue their strong start to the season and roll past the Timberwolves for a 55-21 win.

Cascade's Julian Thomas runs through multiple tackles during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard (1654) competes in the WIAA 3A girls state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Prep cross country season preview: Runners and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top high school boys and girls cross country runners and teams this fall.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard (1654) competes in the WIAA 3A girls state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep girls soccer season preview: Teams and players to watch

A look at the area’s top squads and athletes on the soccer pitch this fall.

Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell's Dylan Padilla dives to try and tackle Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet during the annual Berry Bowl game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck pulls away, remains perfect in Berry Bowl

The Tomahawks rattle off 30 unanswered 2nd-half points for a 37-14 win over crosstown rival Marysville Getchell.

Marysville Getchell's Dylan Padilla dives to try and tackle Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet during the annual Berry Bowl game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar bursts down the sideline before diving for the pylon on a long touchdown run against Bellevue on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Limar leads Lake Stevens past Bellevue in clash of state powerhouses

Notre Dame commit Jayden Limar totals 295 yards and 3 TDs as the Vikings beat the defending 3A state champs 37-28.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar bursts down the sideline before diving for the pylon on a long touchdown run against Bellevue on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar carries the ball with two Richland defenders trying to bring him down during a 4A state playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Lake Stevens. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

Lake Stevens set to face Bellevue in colossal clash of state powers

The reigning 4A state runner-up Vikings host the defending 3A state champs in a massive non-league showdown Friday night.

Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar carries the ball with two Richland defenders trying to bring him down during a 4A state playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Lake Stevens. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Glacier Peak’s Christian Bonshe rushes for yardage with Snohomish’s defense closing Friday night at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on September 2, 2022.  Glacier Peak led 28-0 at the half. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Glacier Peak pummels Snohomish, continues rivalry dominance

The Grizzlies remain perfect in the Dick Armstrong Cup and overpower the crosstown rival Panthers 42-13.

Glacier Peak’s Christian Bonshe rushes for yardage with Snohomish’s defense closing Friday night at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on September 2, 2022.  Glacier Peak led 28-0 at the half. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Blake Springer draws back for a pass during practice at Monroe High School Tuesday afternoon in Monroe, Washington on August 30, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Led by talented 3-star QB, Monroe ready to ride high-octane offense

With talented quarterback Blake Springer and a slew of potential playmakers, the Bearcats feature a dangerous spread attack.

Blake Springer draws back for a pass during practice at Monroe High School Tuesday afternoon in Monroe, Washington on August 30, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Kaden Alexander gathers a loose ball from a punt Friday night at Monroe High School on October 22, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Kaden Alexander gathers a loose ball from a punt Friday night at Monroe High School on October 22, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner runs the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Coming off milestone season, upstart Stanwood in exciting new position

The senior-laden Spartans aim to tackle more milestones after reaching the state playoffs for the first time in 25 years.

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner runs the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)