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Landon DuPont #9 of the Everett Silvertips controls the puck during Game 5 of the Western Hockey League second round against the Kelowna Rockets on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Silvertips split first two games of WHL Championship

Everett suffers first home loss since Jan. 16 with 4-2 defeat to Prince Albert on Friday.

Silvertips coach Steve Hamilton addresses the bench during a preseason game against the Seattle Thunderbirds at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sept. 6, 2025. (Photo courtesy Evan Morud / Everett Silvertips)

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Steve Hamilton reflects on WHL Coach of the Year nod ahead of Finals

The Silvertips coach, players provide insight behind his success at the helm.

Snohomish’s Morgan Hereth reacts after scoring during the first half of the loser-out 3A district playoff game against Mountlake Terrace on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Long free kick lifts Snohomish boys soccer past Mountlake Terrace

The Panthers win first playoff game since 2019 with 1-0 loser-out match victory on Thursday.

Zackary Shantz #19 of the Everett Silvertips celebrates after beating the Kelowna Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League second round to advance to the Western Conference Finals on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Silvertips rested, ready for WHL Championship series

After long layoff, Everett will face Prince Albert for Ed Chynoweth Cup beginning Friday.

Bryce Miller #37 of the Everett AquaSox pitches during the game against the Hillsboro Hops on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox blow out Hillsboro in Bryce Miller’s latest rehab start

Mariners’ top Everett prospects shine, Miller allows two hits in 10-0 win on Wednesday.

Mountlake Terrace senior Owen Meek delivers a pitch during the Hawks’ 3-1 win against Meadowdale in the District 1 3A Tournament at Mountlake Terrace High School on May 5, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace baseball tops Meadowdale in district tournament

Owen Meek allows two hits, drives in run for 3-1 win in Tuesday’s loser-out game.

Glacier Peak senior Joziah Coppin (left) heads the ball into Lake Stevens junior Mac Wilson during the Grizzlies’ 3-1 loss to the Vikings at Lake Stevens High School on May 1, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens boys soccer secures league title

The Vikings defeated Glacier Peak 3-1 on Friday to go back-to-back in Wesco 4A.

Shorewood’s Ellie Van Horn pitches during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood softball hangs on against Meadowdale

The Stormrays hold off Mavericks comeback effort in 4-3 win on Thursday.

Shorewood’s Max Rojas reacts after getting the final out of the game to beat Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood baseball keeps league title hopes alive

The Stormrays edge Edmonds-Woodway 2-0 on Wednesday, with rematch for Wesco South on Friday.

Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont fires the puck up the ice during Everett’s 4-1 win against the Penticton Vees in Game 1 of the WHL Western Conference Finals at Angel of the Winds Arena on April 23, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Silvertips sweep Penticton to reach WHL Finals

Everett completes third-period comeback for 4-2 win in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Shorewood’s Tajidin Babayev clears the ball against Glacier Peak’s Tyler Larsen during the game on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer topples Glacier Peak

The Stormrays win non-league clash 4-0 on Tuesday as both teams prep for playoffs.

Lake Stevens senior Ella Roller runs to third base during the Vikings’ 10-3 win against Cascade at Phil Johnson Ballfields on April 27, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens softball rallies past Cascade

The Vikings score seven runs in the third en route to 10-3 win on Monday.

Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen (top right) fires a shot on Vees goaltender Andrew Reyelts during Everett’s 4-1 win against Penticton in Game 1 of the WHL Western Conference Finals at Angel of the Winds Arena on April 23, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Rylan Gould’s double OT winner captures Game 2 for Silvertips

Everett leads Western Conference Finals 2-0 over Penticton after back-and-forth 5-4 win on Saturday.

Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller lets out a yell on his delivery during his rehab assignment with the Everett AquaSox at Everett Memorial Stadium on April 24, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Mariners’ Bryce Miller enjoys return to Everett

The 27-year-old pitcher allows one hit in three innings for AquaSox in rehab assignment on Friday.

Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller begins his delivery on a pitch during a rehab assignment with the Everett AquaSox at Everett Memorial Stadium on April 24, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox walk off Spokane to cap Bryce Miller’s rehab assignment

Sanchez hits sac fly in ninth for 2-1 win on Friday in Mariners pitcher’s return to Everett.

Silvertips forward Jaxsin Vaughan sends a shot past Penticton goalie Andrew Reyelts to extend Everett’s lead to 2-0 late in the second period of a 4-1 win in Game 1 of the WHL Western Conference Finals at Angel of the Winds Arena on April 23, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Silvertips capture Game 1 of Western Conference Finals over Penticton

Everett utilizes depth scoring to win 4-1 against the Vees on Thursday.

Matias Vanhanen #37 of the Everett Silvertips controls the puck against Parker Alcos #6 of the Kelowna Rockets during Game 5 of the Western Hockey League second round on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Matias Vanhanen continues shining as Silvertips’ diamond in the rough

The 18-year-old Finn’s record-breaking season takes Everett, his NHL draft stock to new level.

Taylor Dollard #40 of the Everett AquaSox pitches during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox lean on pitching to win series-opener vs. Spokane

Everett’s late rally provides run support for Taylor Dollard and Co. in 5-2 win on Tuesday.

Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku pitches during the game against Jackson on Monday, April 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kamiak softball shuts out Jackson

Synclair Mawudeku tosses one-hitter as the Knights’ seventh-inning rally leads to 6-0 win on Monday.

Carter Bear #11 of the Everett Silvertips hugs Landon DuPont #9 after beating the Kelowna Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League second round to advance to the Western Conference Finals on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Landon DuPont’s OT winner lifts Silvertips to conference finals

Everett secures 2-1 win over Kelowna in Game 5 on Friday to advance past second round.