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Mountlake Terrace’s Logan Tews takes the ball down the court during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Logan Tews takes the ball down the court during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Owen Collins swims to a victory in the 100 yard breaststroke during the WESCO 3A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State boys swim and dive preview: Snohomish County athletes, teams to watch

Diving kicks off the action Thursday at the King County Aquatic Center. Swim finals are Saturday.

Snohomish junior Owen Collins swims to a victory in the 100 yard breaststroke during the WESCO 3A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest junior Colton Stoecker celebrates a come-from-behind win in the 200 yard freestyle during the WESCO 3A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest piles up 4th straight 3A district swim title

Shorecrest, Snohomish and Cascade swimmers break records at a blazing championship meet.

Shorecrest junior Colton Stoecker celebrates a come-from-behind win in the 200 yard freestyle during the WESCO 3A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Camden Blevins-Mohr swims in the 100 yard butterfly during the WESCO 4A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens sails to 3rd straight 4A district swim title

The Vikings win two of three relay events and claim three individual titles.

Lake Stevens junior Camden Blevins-Mohr swims in the 100 yard butterfly during the WESCO 4A Boys Swim and Dive meet Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy head football coach Terry Ennis watches his players as he gets ready to blow the whistle during varsity football practice, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Archbishop Murphy High School.
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Archbishop Murphy head football coach Terry Ennis watches his players as he gets ready to blow the whistle during varsity football practice, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Archbishop Murphy High School.
Left to right, Jackson High School swimmers Ethan Chen-Parks, Vyron Domingo, and Ethan Georgiev pose for a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at West Coast Aquatics in Bothell, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Jackson swim trio leads the pack for Timberwolves

Seniors Ethan Georgiev and Ethan Chen-Parks are longstanding leaders for the program. Transfer Vyron Domingo has seamlessly fit in right alongside them.

Left to right, Jackson High School swimmers Ethan Chen-Parks, Vyron Domingo, and Ethan Georgiev pose for a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at West Coast Aquatics in Bothell, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Swimmers walk out for Heat 1 of the 200 Yard IM during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep district boys swim dive championships | At a glance

The dates, times, locations and what’s at stake at the boys swim and dive district championships involving local teams.

Swimmers walk out for Heat 1 of the 200 Yard IM during the 4A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett's Isaiah White (2) huddles with his team during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett senior is school scoring king, unflappable leader of Seagulls

Isaiah White broke the Everett boys basketball career points mark last month. Coach Bobby Thompson said he embodies the program’s message.

Everett's Isaiah White (2) huddles with his team during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kayla Lorenz turns to the basket before sinking a short shot against Lynnwood on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep notebook: Lynnwood girls missing key piece for districts

Plus, a slew of local hoopers reach the 1,000-point club, and a Lakewood senior breaks his own record for charges.

Arlington’s Kayla Lorenz turns to the basket before sinking a short shot against Lynnwood on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Josiah Lee fights through contact to finish a fast break against Kamiak during a 4A boys basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Josiah Lee fights through contact to finish a fast break against Kamiak during a 4A boys basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace students and referees Chandler Hyde, left, and Matthew Meadows, right, get ready before the start of a basketball game at Lynnwood High School on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace seniors find ‘passion’ in basketball officiating

Chandler Hyde and Matthew Meadows started reffing games two years ago. Dwindling officials associations hope to add more like the youthful duo.

Mountlake Terrace students and referees Chandler Hyde, left, and Matthew Meadows, right, get ready before the start of a basketball game at Lynnwood High School on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jackson Trotter (3) moves with the ball during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Arlington boys down Everett in Wesco 3A/2A tilt

The Eagles use a 19-11 advantage in the final quarter to secure a 66-57 victory.

Arlington’s Jackson Trotter (3) moves with the ball during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Sultan’s Julio Vargas takes the opening kickoff against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Four Snohomish County schools on the move in next classification cycle

Arlington and Cascade are joining Class 4A. Marysville Pilchuck and Sultan are moving into 2A.

Sultan’s Julio Vargas takes the opening kickoff against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Cedarcrest boys top Marysville Getchell in Wesco 3A/2A league bout

Jack Leblanc scores 27 points as Red Wolves control the boards en route to 71-57 win.

Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson boys top unbeaten Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A showdown

The Timberwolves use a smothering defensive effort to build an early lead and hold on for a 58-49 win.

Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson junior Ethan Georgiev races to a 4th-place finish in the 200 yard freestyle final at the 4A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County prep boys swim and dive: Athletes and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top returning high school boys swimmers, divers and teams this winter.

Jackson junior Ethan Georgiev races to a 4th-place finish in the 200 yard freestyle final at the 4A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood senior midfielder Amelia Severn is photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Amelia Severn

The University of Gonzaga-bound senior netted 24 goals and 23 assists for 3A district champion Shorewood.

Shorewood senior midfielder Amelia Severn is photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens libero Alyss Kelly returns a serve against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 All-Area high school volleyball teams

A look at the top prep volleyball players in the area this fall.

Lake Stevens libero Alyss Kelly returns a serve against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood senior middle blocker Hannah Johnson is The Herald’s Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Volleyball Player of the Year: Hannah Johnson

The Lynnwood senior’s on-court production and determined leadership help key a historic season for the Royals.

Lynnwood senior middle blocker Hannah Johnson is The Herald’s Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kolton Matson (12) poses for a photo at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Football Player of the Year: Kolton Matson

The junior quarterback racked up a program-record 49 TD passes while leading Lake Stevens to a second straight state title.

Kolton Matson (12) poses for a photo at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)