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Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth has his arm grabbed by Lincoln’s Trey Collier while trying to shoot a layup during the 3A boys quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds-Woodway boys blow out Lincoln to reach first state semi

The Warriors defeat Lincoln 73-36 in the 3A quarterfinals, setting a new standard for the program.

Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth has his arm grabbed by Lincoln’s Trey Collier while trying to shoot a layup during the 3A boys quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright reaches out for a rebound during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Albright overcomes football injury, shines for Glacier Peak hoops

The sophomore forward dominates the boards and sinks winning free throws in 44-42 quarterfinal win.

Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright reaches out for a rebound during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel makes a layup while being guarded during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Team effort lifts Glacier Peak boys back to 4A semifinals

Camas misses two layups as time expires in overtime as Grizzlies hang on to win 44-42.

Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel makes a layup while being guarded during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak senior Jo Lee (2) squares up to defend against Arlington senior Leyton Martin in the Grizzlies' 49-42 win during the Boys 4A State Tournament Round of 12 in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 2025. Lee scored a game-high 26 points and spearheaded a Grizzlies defensive effort that held Martin (12 points) to half his season scoring average (24 points). (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak boys overcome slow start, top Arlington in Round of 12

Jo Lee scores 26 and the Grizzlies play strong defense to advance to the 4A quarterfinals.

Glacier Peak senior Jo Lee (2) squares up to defend against Arlington senior Leyton Martin in the Grizzlies' 49-42 win during the Boys 4A State Tournament Round of 12 in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 2025. Lee scored a game-high 26 points and spearheaded a Grizzlies defensive effort that held Martin (12 points) to half his season scoring average (24 points). (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Meadowdale senior Audrey Lucas (35) backs against a Bellevue defender in the post during the Mavericks' 69-54 loss in the Girls 3A State Tournament Round of 12 in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Meadowdale girls left wishing for more in playoff loss to Bellevue

The Mavericks fall 69-54 in the Girls 3A Round of 12.

Meadowdale senior Audrey Lucas (35) backs against a Bellevue defender in the post during the Mavericks' 69-54 loss in the Girls 3A State Tournament Round of 12 in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Glacier Peak players huddle during a 4A semifinal game between Glacier Peak and Richland at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Best of Wesco 4A boys set to clash in WIAA Round of 12

In their third meeting this season, Glacier Peak and Arlington will play at the Tacoma Dome.

Glacier Peak players huddle during a 4A semifinal game between Glacier Peak and Richland at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway senior Cam Hiatt dribbles around a defender as junior William Alseth (12) sets a screen against a Bellevue defender during the Warriors' 66-56 overtime win in Bellevue, Washington on March 1, 2025. Hiatt scored 37 points to propel the fifth-seeded Warriors to the Boys 3A Basketball State quarterfinals. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Edmonds-Woodway boys fend off Bellevue comeback attempt, win in OT

Free throw training pays off for state quarterfinal-bound Warriors in 66-56 overtime win.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Cam Hiatt dribbles around a defender as junior William Alseth (12) sets a screen against a Bellevue defender during the Warriors' 66-56 overtime win in Bellevue, Washington on March 1, 2025. Hiatt scored 37 points to propel the fifth-seeded Warriors to the Boys 3A Basketball State quarterfinals. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham puts up a shot during the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Wortham, Legg lift Stanwood girls to state quarterfinal

The duo combines for nearly 80 percent of the Spartans’ points in 54-42 win against Seattle Prep.

Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham puts up a shot during the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar attempts a free throw during the Boys 3A District 1 Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Slighted Monroe boys make statement, blow past Gig Harbor

The Bearcats’ 62-33 win is their first in the state playoffs since 1994

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar attempts a free throw during the Boys 3A District 1 Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe junior Tate Hammerquist stands between his grandfather, Martin (left), and father, Trevor (right), in the Monroe High School gymnasium in Monroe, Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. All three played for the Bearcats while they were in high school, as well as Tate's great-grandfather, Stan, who helped Monroe win the 1953 State Championship. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Family Ties: Monroe’s Hammerquist building on family’s legacy

The junior boys basketball player is a fourth-generation Bearcat.

Monroe junior Tate Hammerquist stands between his grandfather, Martin (left), and father, Trevor (right), in the Monroe High School gymnasium in Monroe, Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. All three played for the Bearcats while they were in high school, as well as Tate's great-grandfather, Stan, who helped Monroe win the 1953 State Championship. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Jackson’s Emily Ortiz wins state title after stressful morning

The senior becomes the program’s first state wrestling champion after win at Mat Classic.

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell senior Bubba Palacol (10) attempts to wrestle the ball from Shorecrest junior Brayden Fischer in Shorecrest's 46-44 win to qualify for a state tournament spot in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Shorecrest boys get redemption, earn state tournament bid

After close loss in District 1 3A semis to Monroe, the Scots defeat Marysville-Getchell 46-44.

Marysville-Getchell senior Bubba Palacol (10) attempts to wrestle the ball from Shorecrest junior Brayden Fischer in Shorecrest's 46-44 win to qualify for a state tournament spot in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Monroe ‘family’ unites to celebrate district title

Bearcats boys basketball tops Edmonds-Woodway 61-56 in the District 1 3A Championship.

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Monroe boys weather storm, top Shorecrest in District semis

Isaiah Kiehl’s steal in final 20 seconds seals 48-44 win and state berth for Bearcats.

Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Stanwood senior Jazmyn Legg launches a 3-pointer in the Spartans' 57-49 win against Shorecrest in the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Stanwood girls basketball wins District 1 3A Championship

The Spartans defeat Shorecrest 57-49, making up for recent finals losses.

Stanwood senior Jazmyn Legg launches a 3-pointer in the Spartans' 57-49 win against Shorecrest in the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Connor Aney reaches around his opponent's back during the 4A boys 285-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Thrice is nice: Aney, Haines win 3rd state titles

Two area boys take state for third time at Mat Classic XXXVI.

Glacier Peak’s Connor Aney reaches around his opponent's back during the 4A boys 285-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett’s Mia Cienga gets control of her opponent's foot during the 190-pound 3A girls championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett’s Mia Cienega caps undefeated season with Mat Classic title

The junior wins the Girls 3A 190 championship at Mat Classic XXXVI after two prior finals losses.

Everett’s Mia Cienga gets control of her opponent's foot during the 190-pound 3A girls championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a layup during the 3A district semifinal game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Hiatt’s halftime buzzer-beater rallies Edmonds-Woodway

The Warriors cruises to a 67-37 blowout against Shorewood in the District 1 3A semifinals.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a layup during the 3A district semifinal game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
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Arlington’s Tre Haines embraces pressure on path for glory

The two-time state wrestling champion will aim to ‘3-peat’ at Mat Classic XXXVI this weekend.

Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham (2) lunges toward the basket past several Monroe defenders to attempt an underhand layup in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. Wortham scored 33 points in the 59-41 win for the Spartans, eclipsing 1,000 career points. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Wortham hits 1,000 career points, leads Stanwood to state

A 33-point outing led to a 59-41 win against Monroe in the Girls 3A District 1 semifinals.

Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham (2) lunges toward the basket past several Monroe defenders to attempt an underhand layup in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. Wortham scored 33 points in the 59-41 win for the Spartans, eclipsing 1,000 career points. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)