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Glacier Peak’s Kaitlyn McCallum reaches for an over thrown ball as Jackson’s Avery Olson slides into second base during the game on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson remains unbeaten, tops Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A clash

The Timberwolves improve to 16-0 and beat the Grizzlies 5-1 in a key showdown between top teams.

Glacier Peak’s Kaitlyn McCallum reaches for an over thrown ball as Jackson’s Avery Olson slides into second base during the game on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Members of Cascade team rally in the dug out against Shorewood Monday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on April 25, 2022. The Bruins won 6-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cascade softball earns key win, continues breakthrough season

The upstart Bruins beat Shorewood 6-2 and stamp themselves as bona fide Wesco 3A/2A title contenders.

Members of Cascade team rally in the dug out against Shorewood Monday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on April 25, 2022. The Bruins won 6-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Amado Toyo yells as he crosses the finish line to win the 300 Meter Hurdles during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eason Invitational returns in style with a ‘tremendous day’

Shorecrest’s Amado Toyo and Meadowdale’s Tresley Love win titles at the 1st Eason Invite since 2019.

Shorecrest’s Amado Toyo yells as he crosses the finish line to win the 300 Meter Hurdles during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Dominic Hellman is celebrated for his three-run homer against Glacier Peak Friday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on April 22, 2022. The Timberwolves won 12-4. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Jackson sweeps Glacier Peak, stays in control of Wesco 4A

Dominic Hellman blasts his 6th homer of the season and the T-wolves beat GP 12-4 for a 3-game sweep.

Jackson’s Dominic Hellman is celebrated for his three-run homer against Glacier Peak Friday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on April 22, 2022. The Timberwolves won 12-4. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington’s Riley Ryan, left, and Reagan Ryan with their father Patrick Ryan, Stanwood’s head coach Monday afternoon at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on April 11, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

For one local family, softball game includes friendly rivalry

Patrick Ryan is Stanwood’s coach while daughters Riley and Reagan play for Arlington.

Arlington’s Riley Ryan, left, and Reagan Ryan with their father Patrick Ryan, Stanwood’s head coach Monday afternoon at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on April 11, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Former Glacier Peak and BYU standout Paisley Harding (right) will have a chance to compete for a spot on the Seattle Storm. (AP Photo/John Locher)

GP alum Harding earns WNBA training camp spot with Storm

Former Glacier Peak standout Paisley Harding signs a training camp contract with the Seattle Storm.

Former Glacier Peak and BYU standout Paisley Harding (right) will have a chance to compete for a spot on the Seattle Storm. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kamiak’s Daniel Kim tees off at the Tom Dolan Memorial Invitational at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kamiak senior wins playoff to capture Dolan Invite title

Daniel Kim beats Stanwood’s Conrad Chisman in a playoff to win the 19th edition of the annual tourney.

Kamiak’s Daniel Kim tees off at the Tom Dolan Memorial Invitational at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver smiles while fist-bumping his teammates before the start of their game against Kentwood at T-Mobile Park on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It was surreal’: Edmonds-Woodway plays at T-Mobile Park

The Warriors’ baseball team enjoys the rare opportunity to play in a major league ballpark.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver smiles while fist-bumping his teammates before the start of their game against Kentwood at T-Mobile Park on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Aquasox’s Noelvi Marte long-tosses with teammate Alberto Rodriguez during a team workout Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A look at the AquaSox’s opening-day roster

Prized SS Noelvi Marte, LHP Adam Macko and OF Alberto Rodriguez highlight Everett’s team.

The Aquasox’s Noelvi Marte long-tosses with teammate Alberto Rodriguez during a team workout Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Player of the year Jenna Villa from Arlington High School is pictured Sunday, March 27, 2022, on her home court in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Jenna Villa

The Arlington junior used her versatile skill set to help lead the Eagles to a third-place trophy.

Player of the year Jenna Villa from Arlington High School is pictured Sunday, March 27, 2022, on her home court in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington's Hannah Rork struggles to grab the ball from Garfield's Malia Samuels during the 3A state semifinal at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington girls give Garfield a scare, but fall in state semis

The Eagles are undone by a rough 4th quarter in a 56-42 state semifinal loss to the defending champs.

Arlington's Hannah Rork struggles to grab the ball from Garfield's Malia Samuels during the 3A state semifinal at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jenna Villa and Snohomish’s Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles go up for a rebound Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arlington girls edge rival Snohomish, advance to state semis

The Eagles survive a furious comeback by the Panthers and prevail 50-47 in the 3A state quarterfinals.

Arlington’s Jenna Villa and Snohomish’s Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles go up for a rebound Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mariner's Jailin Johnson, left, and Naser Motley walk to the bench dejected after loosing to Olympia Wednesday afternoon in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mariner boys’ season ends with state loss to Olympia

The Marauders battle to overcome a tough first half, but fall to the Bears 50-41 in the 4A loser-out game.

Mariner's Jailin Johnson, left, and Naser Motley walk to the bench dejected after loosing to Olympia Wednesday afternoon in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Ella Gallatin shoots over Bonney Lake's Brooke Mansfield Wednesday evening in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. The Panthers advance with the 46-44 victory over the Panthers. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish girls survive upset bid, advance to face Arlington

The Panthers fend off a second-half comeback by Bonney Lake and win 46-44 to reach the 3A state quarters.

Snohomish's Ella Gallatin shoots over Bonney Lake's Brooke Mansfield Wednesday evening in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. The Panthers advance with the 46-44 victory over the Panthers. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's Jenna Villa looks to score with Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett defending Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

Arlington girls take high-octane attack into Hardwood Classic

The Eagles have rattled opponents all season with their full-court pressure, fast pace and 1-2 punch.

Arlington's Jenna Villa looks to score with Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett defending Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas takes the ball across the half court line against Eastlake Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas takes the ball across the half court line against Eastlake Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mariner's Tijan Saine forces his way around Glacier Peak's Jo Lee while driving to the hoop during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mariner's Tijan Saine forces his way around Glacier Peak's Jo Lee while driving to the hoop during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Eastlake’s Ava Schmidt records a block against Lake Stevens Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls fall to Eastlake in state regional rematch

Just 11 days after their bi-district clash, the Wolves return the favor and stymie the Vikings 54-44.

Eastlake’s Ava Schmidt records a block against Lake Stevens Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Graham-Kapowsin’s Joshua Wood scores over a defender against Glacier Peak Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys’ season ends with loss to Graham-Kapowsin

The Grizzlies cut a late 11-point deficit to make it interesting, but fall 58-56 in the state tournament loser-out game.

Graham-Kapowsin’s Joshua Wood scores over a defender against Glacier Peak Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Hermiston’s Izzy Simmons puts in a late layup to tie the game against Everett Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 3A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett girls ousted by Hermiston on buzzer-beater

The Seagulls’ milestone season ends with a heartbreaking 53-51 state tournament loss to Hermiston on a last-second shot.

Hermiston’s Izzy Simmons puts in a late layup to tie the game against Everett Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 3A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)