The Everett AquaSox pose in front of the outfield scoreboard with the championship trophy after beating the Eugene Emeralds 6-3 in Game 4 to clinch the 2025 Northwest League Championship at Funko Field on Sept. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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‘Special players, special times’: AquaSox win championship

Everett clinches its first Northwest League title since 2010 with 6-3 win against Eugene in Game 4.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo hits an RBI triple against the Eugene Emeralds in Game 3 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at Funko Field on Sept. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox ride big bats, clutch pitching to Game 3 win

Everett shakes off Eugene’s 3-run first inning to take 8-5 victory and 2-1 series lead.

AquaSox manager Zach Vincej (right) celebrates with outfielder Jonny Farmelo after he reaches third base safely against the Eugene Emeralds in Game 3 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at Funko Field on Sept. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox overcome early deficit to win Game 3

Farmelo, Suisbel power Everett to 8-5 comeback win against Eugene, take 2-1 series lead.

AquaSox third baseman Luis Suisbel jogs towards third base during Everett's 4-2 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in Game 2 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Wednesday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Late rally falls short in Game 2, but gives AquaSox hope

Luis Suisbel and Colin Davis hit RBI singles in ninth before Everett falls 4-2 to Eugene.

AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete (right) celebrates after hitting what was initially ruled a home run, but the play was overturned and ruled a foul ball during Everett's 4-2 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in Game 2 of the 2025 Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Wednesday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox bats quieted as Eugene ties championship series

Everett strikes out 11 times in 4-2 loss to Emeralds in Game 2.

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi heads towards third base during Everett's 9-6 extra-innings win against Eugene in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox overcome mistakes, execute plan in Game 1 win

Everett displays resilience in back-and-forth 9-6 win against Eugene in championship series.

AquaSox pitcher Ryan Hawks releases a pitch during Everett's 9-6 extra-innings win against Eugene in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series at PK Park on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox take Game 1 of championship in wild extra-innings battle

Despite blowing a lead in the 8th, Everett battles back to beat Eugene 9-6 in 11 innings.

AquaSox manager Zach Vincej takes stands behind third base between innings during Everett's 7-5 win against Eugene at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025 (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox manager aiming to win third straight championship

Figures inside and outside the Mariners organization explain Zach Vincej’s keys to success.

Snohomish junior Brooklyn Constance (center, in white) digs during the Panthers' 3-1 win against the Royals at Lynnwood High School on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Snohomish volleyball captures first win of season

The Panthers hold off Lynnwood’s comeback attempt in 3-1 win on Monday.

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi prepares to swing during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Championship Preview: AquaSox face red-hot Eugene

Everett aims to win its first championship since 2010 in the best-of-five series.

Lake Stevens’ Dylan Phinney yells with hist teammates after beating Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens defeats reigning champ Sumner on last-second touchdown

Blake Moser connects with Seth Price to secure instant-classic, 31-28 win.

The Lake Stevens offensive and defensive lines set up for a practice rep at Lake Stevens High School on Sept. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football keeps evolving amid success

After falling short of 4A ‘three-peat,’ the Vikings kick off 2025 with major test.

Glacier Peak's Isaiah Owens (7) eyes Lake Stevens' Treyten Pester (5) as he runs with the ball during a game in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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2025 Wesco 4A football preview: coaches poll and team information

Experienced Glacier Peak aims to knock Lake Stevens off of league’s top spot.

Mountlake Terrace’s Nate Brown yells in celebration after getting a tackle during the game against Cascade on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2025 Wesco 3A South football preview: coaches poll, team information

Monroe aims to fend off favored challenger, earn fifth straight league title.

Monroe junior Chris Britt (center) takes a snap during a padless practice at Monroe High School on Aug. 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe aims for division ‘five-peat’ despite roster turnover

The Bearcats return just three starters to a team with only nine seniors.

Stanwood’s Alex Maldonado throws the ball during the Stilly Cup game against Arlington on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2025 Wesco 3A North football preview: coaches poll, team information

After last year’s realignment, all seven programs return this season, two with new coaches.

Nolan Powers runs through a lineman drill during football practice at Snohomish High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Solbakken setting new standard with Snohomish football

The first-year head coach brings unique experience to the rebuilding program.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox end losing streak, gain confidence vs. Emeralds

Everett snaps 8-game skid with 7-5 win against Eugene to close regular season home slate.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo runs in from the outfield during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Now ‘fixed,’ Jonny Farmelo hopes for healthy future

The AquaSox outfielder reflects on time lost, insights gained in two injury-riddled seasons.

AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini slides into third base after hitting a triple in Everett's 5-1 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Aug. 24, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox lose no-hit bid, bats go quiet in defeat to Spokane

Nick Payero, Teddy McGraw carry combined no-hitter into sixth before Indians seize 5-1 win.