Sydney Petersen works through practice at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on September 4, 2018. Petersen, a middle blocker, will continue her career at the University of Nevada. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Q&A with Glacier Peak volleyball player Sydney Petersen

Petersen, a Herald All-Area second-team selection last season, will play collegiately at Nevada.

5 Things to Know with Lakewood girls’ golfer Bailey Dixon

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5 Things to Know with Lakewood girls’ golfer Bailey Dixon

Bailey Dixon knows what it’s like to be involved in pressure situations.

Q&A with Everett High School tennis player Abby Affholter

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Q&A with Everett High School tennis player Abby Affholter

Two years ago, Abby Affholter was primed to claim the No. 1 singles role on the Everett High…

5 Things to Know with Kamiak baseball player Morgan White

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5 Things to Know with Kamiak baseball player Morgan White

As a pitcher, hitter or infielder, Kamiak senior Morgan White uses his sheer strength to his advantage.

Mackenzee Collins of South Whidbey High winds up for a pitch Thursday afternoon against Granite Falls on April 19, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Q&A with South Whidbey softball pitcher Mackenzee Collins

Collins, who will pitch at Colorado State next season, plays to honor the memory of her father, Tim.

5 things to know with Jackson’s Connor Clark

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5 things to know with Jackson’s Connor Clark

Jackson senior Connor Clark has a simple explanation for his passion for his favorite sport.

Q & A: Cascade catcher Nicholas Klemp

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Q & A: Cascade catcher Nicholas Klemp

The Bruins’ senior talks about his baseball career, academics and off-the-field interests.

Emily Peterson practices Wednesday afternoon at Lake Stevens High School on March 21, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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5 things to know: Lake Stevens tennis player Emily Peterson

Emily Peterson started playing tennis as a freshman at Lake Stevens High School. Since then, her passion for…

Ian Terry / The Herald Mariner High School senior Suzy Pace is a potential top-five contender for 4A state 300-meter hurdles and high jump. Photo taken on 03162018

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Q&A with Mariner High School track standout Suzy Pace

The senior holds school records in the high jump, 100-meter hurdles and 300 hurdles

Will Archbishop Murphy be able to defend its 2A state soccer championship from 2017? (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep boys soccer preview: 5 storylines to watch

Here are five storylines to watch as the prep boys soccer season unfolds this spring:

Prep golf preview: South Whidbey senior aiming at state title

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Prep golf preview: South Whidbey senior aiming at state title

Kolby Heggenes placed second at the 1A state tournament as a sophomore and as a junior.

Prep golf preview: 5 storylines to watch

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Prep golf preview: 5 storylines to watch

Kamiak looks like a title contender for both squads, Everett boys are poised for success, and more.

Prep baseball preview: 5 storylines to watch

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Prep baseball preview: 5 storylines to watch

Here are five storylines to watch from the local prep baseball scene this spring:

Katri Shields works through practice Wednesday afternoon at Snohomish High School on March 7, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Prep girls tennis preview: Snohomish’s ‘self-made’ player

Senior Katri Shields’ tennis career is taking off now that she’s found her confidence.

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Girls tennis season preview: 5 storylines to watch

Here are five storylines from the local prep girls tennis scene this spring:

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Prep softball preview: 5 storylines to watch

Local aces abound in the circle, and area powers look to keep rolling.

Mountlake Terrace seniors Sammy Ruiz (left) and Jazz Zenk were all-Wesco 3A first-team selections last season. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Prep softball preview: Mountlake Terrace’s dynamic duo

Seniors Sammy Ruiz and Jazz Zenk are close friends off the field and a potent pair on the…

Ian Terry / The Herald Arlington senior Cody Oakes is looking forward to a strong season ahead. Photo taken on 03062018

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5 Things to Know: Arlington golfer Cody Oakes

As Cody Oakes’ dedication to his golf game has increased, his scores have decreased.

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Prep hot tickets: March 13-March 17

Prep events to keep an eye on this week

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EvCC women fall to Big Bend in NWAC quarterfinals

The Trojans’ highly-successful season ends with an 89-79 loss in the final 8 of the NWAC Tournament.