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Archbishop Murphy senior Khian Mallang wraps up Olympic freshman Jordan Driskell in a tackle during the Wildcats' 45-13 win against the Trojans in the 2A State Round of 16 at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy football pushes past Olympic into quarterfinals

The Wildcats overcome season’s first deficit, respond quickly in 45-13 win on Saturday.

 

Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens volleyball cruises into district championship

The Vikings gear up for state tournament with 3-0 semifinal win against Mount Si on Thursday.

 

Edmonds-Woodway junior Audrey Rothmier (left) fights for a 50/50 ball against Silas sophomore Allison Conn during the Warriors' 1-0 overtime loss to the Rams in the 3A Girls State Soccer Play-in Round at Edmonds Stadium on Nov. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer exits state playoffs in OT stunner

The Warriors fall 1-0 to Silas on golden goal after dominating possession on Wednesday.

 

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Monroe volleyball holds off Snohomish in district quarterfinals

The Bearcats overcome third-set stumble, advance to semifinals with 3-1 win on Tuesday.

The Shorewood boys cross country team poses with its trophy on the podium after placing second in the 3A State Championship at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy Joel Reese)
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Shorewood boys cross country earn second at 3A State Championships

The Stormrays place three runners in the top 20, finish highest among area teams on Saturday.

The Shorewood boys cross country team poses with its trophy on the podium after placing second in the 3A State Championship at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy Joel Reese)
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Prep Roundup

Snohomish girls soccer downs Shorewood for district title

Lake Stevens girls soccer clinches a state berth on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy junior Jack Burns (8 in black) wraps up a Pullman ball-carrier for a third-down stop in the Wildcats' 51-7 win against the Greyhounds in a 2A winner-to-state playoff game at Terry Ennis Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy football blitzes Pullman in 2A playoffs

The Wildcats score touchdowns in all three phases, turn fast start into 51-7 win on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy junior Jack Burns (8 in black) wraps up a Pullman ball-carrier for a third-down stop in the Wildcats' 51-7 win against the Greyhounds in a 2A winner-to-state playoff game at Terry Ennis Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Blake Moser (6) celebrates his touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens football runs over Woodinville in playoffs

The Vikings get wake-up call after tight first half, total 511 rushing yards in 56-28 win on Friday.

Lake Stevens' Blake Moser (6) celebrates his touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Meadowdale senior Violet DuBois (3) turns towards the bench while celebrating with her teammates after winning the second set in the Mavericks' 3-1 win against Shorecrest in a District 1 3A Tournament Play-in match at Meadowdale High School on Nov. 6, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Meadowdale volleyball defeats Shorecrest in district play-in

The Mavericks take down the Scots 3-1 on Thursday after splitting season series.

Meadowdale senior Violet DuBois (3) turns towards the bench while celebrating with her teammates after winning the second set in the Mavericks' 3-1 win against Shorecrest in a District 1 3A Tournament Play-in match at Meadowdale High School on Nov. 6, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua and Carley Robertson yell in celebration after Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua scores during the 4A girls district game against Jackson on Nov. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens girls soccer rebounds against Jackson

The Vikings survive loser-out match with 2-1 win on Wednesday after early district tournament loss.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua and Carley Robertson yell in celebration after Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua scores during the 4A girls district game against Jackson on Nov. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Danica Avalos (8 in red) and Edmonds-Woodway junior Akiko Ikegami (4 in white) jostle to win possession of a throw-in during the Panthers' 2-0 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A semifinals at Shoreline Stadium on Nov. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Snohomish girls soccer advances to district title match

The Panthers grind out a 2-0 win against Edmonds-Woodway to secure state berth on Tuesday.

Snohomish junior Danica Avalos (8 in red) and Edmonds-Woodway junior Akiko Ikegami (4 in white) jostle to win possession of a throw-in during the Panthers' 2-0 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A semifinals at Shoreline Stadium on Nov. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor hugs Shorecrest’s Nemesia Peters after scoring a goal against Monroe during the 3A girls district game on Nov. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Shorecrest girls soccer cruises past Monroe in loser-out match

The Scots bounce back from district quarterfinals loss to beat Bearcats 4-1 on Tuesday.

Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor hugs Shorecrest’s Nemesia Peters after scoring a goal against Monroe during the 3A girls district game on Nov. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood senior Jasmyn Jacobs (right) lunges towards a 50/50 ball against Monroe junior Ella Glynn during the Stormrays' 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) match against the Bearcats in the District 1 3A quarterfinals at Monroe High School on Nov. 1, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Shorewood girls soccer upsets Monroe on penalty kicks

The Stormrays advance past the Bearcats to district semifinals in 1-1 (4-2 PK) match on Saturday.

Shorewood senior Jasmyn Jacobs (right) lunges towards a 50/50 ball against Monroe junior Ella Glynn during the Stormrays' 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) match against the Bearcats in the District 1 3A quarterfinals at Monroe High School on Nov. 1, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell has his jersey pulled as he runs the ball upfield during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens football rolls Arlington for Wesco 4A crown

The Vikings avenge last year’s defeat in dominant 55-7 win over the Eagles on Friday.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell has his jersey pulled as he runs the ball upfield during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Emi Barron heads the ball during the 3A district game against Mountlake Terrace on Oct. 30, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Shorewood girls soccer slips past Mountlake Terrace

Strong goalkeeping, ‘super sub’ goal lift the Stormrays to 1-0 win in district play-in on Thursday.

Shorewood’s Emi Barron heads the ball during the 3A district game against Mountlake Terrace on Oct. 30, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser locks in on an open receiver during a Vikings practice at Lake Stevens High School on Oct. 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser forging own path at quarterback

The undefeated Vikings have not missed a beat since graduating Gatorade POTY Kolton Matson.

Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser locks in on an open receiver during a Vikings practice at Lake Stevens High School on Oct. 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Danica Avalos celebrates scoring a goal during the game against Stanwood on Oct. 27, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish girls soccer gets back on track before postseason

The Panthers secure 4-0 win vs. Stanwood on Monday after first league loss last week.

Snohomish’s Danica Avalos celebrates scoring a goal during the game against Stanwood on Oct. 27, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Tips Week in Review: Everett suffers first regulation loss of season

Everett’s season-opening point streak ends at 11 games, but team remains atop WHL.

Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Granite Falls football keeps pace atop Emerald Sound 1A

The Tigers come alive in second half for 29-13 win against Cedar Park Christian on Friday.

Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Mountlake Terrace football caps historic regular season

The undefeated Hawks clinch their first league title with 45-7 win vs. Edmonds-Woodway on Thursday.

Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)