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Kimberly Beard, a rising senior at King's, stands next to the results board after winning the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoor National Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy Donna Beard)

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Beard, Tupua shine at Nike Outdoor Nationals

The rising seniors make their mark on a national stage amidst a busy summer schedule.

Everett AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson catches the ball at second base for the first out in a double play during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Emerson’s preparation finally paying off in Everett

The AquaSox shortstop is coming off his best month in High-A. Here’s how it came together:

Julius Miettinen listens to a coach during Kraken Development Camp on-ice session for forwards on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Pair of Silvertips check status at Kraken Development Camp

Julius Miettinen hopes to take strides back in Everett, while Kaden Hammell turns pro.

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas fist bumps a camper at the third annual League Advantage Youth Football Camp at Lucas' alma mater, Archbishop Murphy High School, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Seahawks’ Abraham Lucas hosts football camp at alma mater

The Archbishop Murphy alum hosts around 125 local kids for a free day of football activities.

AquaSox pitcher Evan Truitt throws a pitch during Everett's 19-8 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Sunday. The 22-year-old right-hander allowed a grand slam in the fourth inning, the third one given up by the AquaSox this week. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Up Hit’s Creek: AquaSox blown out by Eugene in homestand finale

Two position players combine to pitch final 4 innings due to gassed bullpen in 19-8 loss.

AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje delivers a pitch during Everett's 9-3 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Saturday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox scoring woes continue in loss to Eugene

Trouble plating runners and a fourth-inning blow-up on the mound doom Everett in 9-3 loss.

Kevin Harvick (right) speaks at the Mark Galloway 150 Shootout media lunch alongside his son, Keelan, at Evergreen Speedway on Friday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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NASCAR legend set to return to Evergreen Speedway

Kevin Harvick and his son, Keelan, will face off in the Mark Galloway 150 Shootout on Saturday.

Everett Silvertips’ Carter Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Carter Bear becomes Silvertips’ first NHL first-round pick in 10 years

The Detroit Red Wings select the forward 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.

Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throws against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on May 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox switch-pitcher’s long path leads to Everett

High-A baseball represents just another step in Jurrangelo Cijntje’s journey.

AquaSox infielder Luis Suisbel makes a throw in Everett's 9-4 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy: Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox comeback bids fall short against Eugene

Everett cuts two separate four-run deficits in half, but ultimately falls 9-4 to Emeralds.

AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini makes a put-out throw to first base during Everett's 12-5 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Tuesday. (Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox flounder in all facets in loss to Eugene

Everett falls behind 12-0 in Emerald pitching gem before plating some late runs for a 12-5 loss.

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox clinch first-half title with win in Spokane

Four-run first inning sparks 8-3 win, securing Everett a spot in September’s championship series.

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Pair of Arlington alumni compete at NCAA Track Nationals

This year marks the first time two former Eagles qualified for nationals in same season.

Parker Duskin (left) and Jaden Roskelley pose outside Hayward Field following the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, which took place in Eugene, Oregon from June 11-14. The two graduated a year apart from Arlington High School, and Duskin competed for Washington State while Roskelley competes for BYU. (Photo courtesy of Jaden Roskelley)

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Pair of Arlington alumni compete at NCAA Track Nationals

This year marks the first time two former Eagles qualified for nationals in same season.

Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington State track cuts impact former area athletes

Sprinter/hurdler and Arlington alum Parker Duskin says Monday’s decision is ‘not the Cougar Way.’

Lake Stevens senior Aspen Alexander is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Baseball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Baseball Hitter of the Year: Aspen Alexander

The Lake Stevens senior had a .403 batting average and a 1.279 OPS.

Jackson High School's Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

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Peacocke to return as Jackson softball coach after year away

The four-time state champion feels refreshed and motivated to lead Timberwolves again.

Stanwood junior Tanner Requa is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Baseball Pitcher of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Baseball Pitcher of the Year: Tanner Requa

The Stanwood junior had a 0.91 ERA and a school-record 3 complete-game shutouts.

AquaSox pitcher Teddy McGraw delivers a pitch during Everett's 13-1 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 15, 2025. The 23-year-old allowed just one walk and struck out four batters over three hitless innings after earning the start in his High-A debut. (Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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Teddy McGraw overcomes ‘long road’ in near-perfect AquaSox debut

The 23-year-old tosses 3 hitless innings after recovering from his third major arm injury.

AquaSox infielder Luis Suisbel follows through on a two-run home run during Everett's 13-1 win against Tri-City at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 15, 2025. The Valencia, Venezuela native hit two of Everett's five homers on the afternoon. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox blow past Tri-City to close out homestand on Father’s Day

Luis Suisbel hits two of Everett’s five homers, and Teddy McGraw stars in debut during 13-1 win.