Evan Wiederspohn

Empty seats are shown at Husky Stadium during an NCAA college football game between Washington and Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were not permitted to attend the game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

State football title games moving to Husky Stadium for ’23 season

The WIAA announced Tuesday a one-year agreement with the University of Washington to host the games for the upcoming season.

 

Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Jackson wins state title over GP after game called by weather

The Timberwolves win 5-1 to hoist their third state softball trophy since 2018 after a game that ended in unusual fashion.

 

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4A state softball roundup: Jackson, GP reach semifinals

Both teams survive quarterfinal nail-biters to keep state-title hopes alive; Kamiak remains alive in consolation bracket.

 

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Edmonds-Woodway hitter bats during a 3A state second-round game against Southridge on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Southwest Athletic Complex in Seattle. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway baseball ousted in state quarterfinals

The sixth-seeded Warriors win a second-round game to open the day, but fall to No. 3 West Seattle in a tight 3-1 contest.

An Edmonds-Woodway hitter bats during a 3A state second-round game against Southridge on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Southwest Athletic Complex in Seattle. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood lifts the district trophy in the air after beating Bothell to become the 3A district champions on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Clutch HRs, pitching lead Jackson past Bothell for district title

Home runs from Sysum and Pelletier, plus a superb outing from Sherwood, lift the T-wolves past the previously unbeaten Cougars 2-1.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood lifts the district trophy in the air after beating Bothell to become the 3A district champions on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glaicer Peak’s Faith Jordan pitches during the game against Eastlake on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak wins 3rd straight loser-out game for state berth

Behind strong pitching and a potent offense, the Grizzlies beat Eastlake 9-0 for a third straight shutout in a must-win game.

Glaicer Peak’s Faith Jordan pitches during the game against Eastlake on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Tyler Karabach runs home after hitting a homer during the game against Skyline on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kamiak topples Skyline to secure state softball berth

The Knights bounce back from an opening-round loss to win two loser-out games, capped by a 5-1 victory over the Wolves.

Kamiak’s Tyler Karabach runs home after hitting a homer during the game against Skyline on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is congratulated by her teammates after scoring during the game against Skyline on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Powerhouse Jackson clinches 7th straight state softball berth

The Timberwolves roll past Skyline in the district semifinals and will face undefeated Bothell for the district title Friday.

Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is congratulated by her teammates after scoring during the game against Skyline on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Meadowdale runner Tresley Love takes the lead in a Wesco 3A South prelim 100 meter dash Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Meadowdale track star Love looks to add to trophy case

The senior took home the 3A state championship in the 400 last season and is looking for even more hardware this time around.

Meadowdale runner Tresley Love takes the lead in a Wesco 3A South prelim 100 meter dash Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe beats Silas, advances to 3A state round of 16

The Bearcats jump out to an early lead and receive strong pitching in a 6-1 opening-round win over the Rams.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Drew Warner smacks a single to the outfield against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway claims 3A district title with walk-off win over Terrace

Diego Escandon drives in brother Cruz for the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Drew Warner smacks a single to the outfield against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe overcomes early hole, beats Stanwood for 3A state berth

The Bearcats score six unanswered runs and work out of two bases-loaded jams in a 6-2 win.

Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda fights for the ball with Bothell’s Leif Rietz during the game on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys soccer’s season ends with 2OT loss to Bothell

The T-wolves suffer a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat in double OT of a winner-to-state, loser-out match in the bi-district tournament.

Jackson’s Jaden Oguda fights for the ball with Bothell’s Leif Rietz during the game on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy tabs Joe Hardy as new boys basketball coach

The former Ingraham head coach takes over for Riley Bettinger after the Wildcats went 8-12 last season.

Archbishop Murphy.
Glacier Peak players run onto the field to celebrate beating Lake Stevens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak softball tops Lake Stevens to clinch playoff berth

Faith Jordan and Laila Carpenter both homer twice as the Grizzlies win 13-3 to secure the final bi-district bid from Wesco 4A.

Glacier Peak players run onto the field to celebrate beating Lake Stevens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood pitcher Logan Anderson pitches in a victory over Cedarcrest on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Meridian Park in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Anderson continuing rich tradition of pitching at Shorewood

The senior joins Blake Snell, Riley O’Brien, Ian Oxnevad and others as an elite arm that has been developed by the program.

Shorewood pitcher Logan Anderson pitches in a victory over Cedarcrest on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Meridian Park in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate after beating Cascade on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish softball edges Cascade, retains grip on 1st place

The Panthers get key plays on offense and clutch pitching in a 3-2 Wesco 3A/2A win over the Bruins.

Snohomish players celebrate after beating Cascade on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens baseball tops Jackson to set up league-title tilt

Wesco 4A’s top two teams split the first two games of a three-game series and Friday’s contest will decide the league crown.

Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Kalia Estes wins heat six of the girls 100m hurdles prelims during the Eason Invitational at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Locals take home titles as Eason Invite rebounds to 90 teams

The 33rd edition of the county’s largest prep track and field meet saw plenty of impressive marks, including the nation’s top girls long jump.

Kamiak’s Kalia Estes wins heat six of the girls 100m hurdles prelims during the Eason Invitational at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)