Evan Wiederspohn

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Lynnwood players cheer during a game between the Lynnwood Royals and West Seattle Wildcats at Arlington High School in Arlington Washington on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Lynnwood won, 47-45. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Lynnwood girls edge West Seattle, book trip to Tacoma Dome

The Royals start slow and hang on late, but win 47-45 to reach the 3A Hardwood Classic for the first time since 2017.

Lynnwood players cheer during a game between the Lynnwood Royals and West Seattle Wildcats at Arlington High School in Arlington Washington on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Lynnwood won, 47-45. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann reaches out to to try and block a pass by Stadium’s Ne’Quan Brown during the game against Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Shorecrest boys stave off Stadium rally, advance at state

The Scots lead by as many as 16 points in the second half and hang on to win 48-45 to reach Round 2 of the 3A tournament.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann reaches out to to try and block a pass by Stadium’s Ne’Quan Brown during the game against Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest senior Sean Neils begins his dive for the anchor leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay final at the 3A 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)
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State boys swimming: Shorecrest’s Neils brings home 4 medals

Plus, Jackson’s Ethan Georgiev and Ethan Chen-Parks shine, and Archbishop Murphy sophomore Evan Wold makes a name for himself.

Shorecrest senior Sean Neils begins his dive for the anchor leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay final at the 3A 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)
Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Big comeback falls short as MG boys lose to Mount Vernon

The Chargers, who came all the back from down 18 points to fall 69-68, will face Everett in a win-or-go-home game Saturday.

Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann takes the ball down the court during the game against Everett on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Shorecrest boys fend off Everett, secure state berth

The Scots clamp down late and top the Seagulls 58-50; Everett will face MG for the final 3A state spot from District 1 Saturday.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann takes the ball down the court during the game against Everett on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshaun Connor runs into a defender while trying to find some space against Mount Vernon on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Terrace boys ride depth past Mount Vernon, clinch state bid

The Hawks get contributions up and down the roster to win 74-60 and advance to the 3A District 1 Tournament title game.

Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshaun Connor runs into a defender while trying to find some space against Mount Vernon on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Ty Rusko steps into a three in transition against Shorecrest on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Arlington boys knock off Shorecrest, secure 3A state berth

Senior David Zachman scores 27 points as the Eagles top the Scots 61-50 to advance to the 3A District 1 Tournament title game.

Arlington’s Ty Rusko steps into a three in transition against Shorecrest on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley, right, and Glacier Peak’s Kaiu Taylor, left, fist-bump after a race 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)
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State boys swimming and diving preview: Locals to watch

Beginning Thursday, a number of local swimmer and divers will be compteting for titles at the King County Aquatic Center.

Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley, right, and Glacier Peak’s Kaiu Taylor, left, fist-bump after a race 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)
Shorecrest’s Colton Stoecker wins Heat 2 of the 500 Yard Freestyle during the 3A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Shorecrest boys continue reign with 3A district swim crown

The Scots notch six first-place finishes en route to their third 3A boys district swim and dive title in as many years.

Shorecrest’s Colton Stoecker wins Heat 2 of the 500 Yard Freestyle during the 3A District 1 swim and dive championships at Snohomish Aquatic Center, in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley wins Heat 2 of the 100 Yard Butterfly 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)
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Lake Stevens boys capture 2nd straight 4A district swim title

The Vikings ride their star power and superior depth to a team crown ahead of the 4A state championships.

Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley wins Heat 2 of the 100 Yard Butterfly 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)
Lynnwood’s Aniya Hooker weaves her way ups the court against Everett on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Norm Lowery Gymnasium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Contenders again: Lynnwood girls primed for postseason run

After winning a state title in 2015, the Royals have slowly built back into a team ready to make waves in the playoffs.

Lynnwood’s Aniya Hooker weaves her way ups the court against Everett on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Norm Lowery Gymnasium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield finishes off a fast break against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Mariner High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Bloomfield drops 47, Mariner earns share of Wesco 4A title

The senior guard poured in 29 points in the second half as the Marauders rolled to an 85-64 win over Lake Stevens.

Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield finishes off a fast break against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Mariner High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mark Stewart, head coach, demonstrates proper technique during practice Thursday afternoon at Mariner High School in Everett on August 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Everett taps longtime area coach Stewart to lead football team

The 63-year-old has been head coach at Mariner and Meadowdale and was an All-American linebacker at UW.

Mark Stewart, head coach, demonstrates proper technique during practice Thursday afternoon at Mariner High School in Everett on August 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Zoe Ritter puts up a floater in the first quarter against Kamiak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak girls hold off Kamiak, clinch Wesco 4A title

Kylani Rookstool scores 21 points and the Grizzlies fend off a number of runs by the Knights to win 62-57.

Glacier Peak’s Zoe Ritter puts up a floater in the first quarter against Kamiak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak senior forward Josiah Pierre shoots and sinks a pair of free throws during a matchup against Snohomish on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Kamiak’s Pierre ascends to one of area’s most prolific scorers

The senior combo forward is averaging 27.5 points per game on 60% shooting so far this season.

Kamiak senior forward Josiah Pierre shoots and sinks a pair of free throws during a matchup against Snohomish on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Koen Mattern and Glacier Peak’s Dane Chapman wrestle during the 220 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens tops GP, claims another Wesco 4A wrestling title

The Vikings found success all evening, racing to a 60-19 win over the Grizzlies in the de facto league-title dual.

Lake Stevens’ Koen Mattern and Glacier Peak’s Dane Chapman wrestle during the 220 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Head coach Justin Prohn, gives feedback during a game between the Monroe Bearcats and the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. The Bearcats defeated the Warriors, 68-57. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Hot start has senior-laden Monroe in league contention

After finishing with a 5-12 overall record a season ago, the Bearcats boys have raced out to a 13-3 start this season.

Head coach Justin Prohn, gives feedback during a game between the Monroe Bearcats and the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. The Bearcats defeated the Warriors, 68-57. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jackson Trotter reacts to beating Shorecrest on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Arlington mounts late rally, tops Shorecrest in league clash

The Eagles close on an 11-0 run to overcome a deficit and beat the Scots 53-48 in a matchup of Wesco 3A/2A heavyweights.

Arlington’s Jackson Trotter reacts to beating Shorecrest on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)