Nick Patterson

POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?

POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?

Unlike baseball, there are no pitch limits in softball, allowing pitchers to throw multiple games a day.

POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?
‘Kraken’ appears very much alive in NHL nickname competition

‘Kraken’ appears very much alive in NHL nickname competition

That’s what Herald columnist Nick Patterson gleaned from Seattle expansion team’s new website.

‘Kraken’ appears very much alive in NHL nickname competition
Snohomish alum reflects on sensational College World Series

Snohomish alum reflects on sensational College World Series

Freshman Sami Reynolds made many highlight-reel plays during UW softball’s playoff run.

Snohomish alum reflects on sensational College World Series
Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) looks to the referee for a foul during the first quarter of Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 5, 2019 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. (Chris Victorio | Special to S.F. Examiner)

POLL RESULTS: Voters expect Golden State to three-peat

Nearly two-thirds of responders picked the Warriors to beat Toronto in the NBA finals.

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) looks to the referee for a foul during the first quarter of Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 5, 2019 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. (Chris Victorio | Special to S.F. Examiner)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd leans out for a shot as the Seattle Storm took on the Minnesota Lynx at the Angle of the Winds Arena on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Storm sink Lynx, improve to 2-0 in Everett

Seattle wins 84-77 to hand Minnesota its first loss of the season.

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd leans out for a shot as the Seattle Storm took on the Minnesota Lynx at the Angle of the Winds Arena on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
The Everett Rowing Association men’s varsity 8 plus cox consists of, from left to right, Justin DeHart, Elijah Hellman, Ethan Senn, Andrew McCartney, Aidan Richer, Owen Moody, Ethan Miedema, William Sweeney and Dylan Stengel. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Rowing Association)
The Everett Rowing Association men’s varsity 8 plus cox consists of, from left to right, Justin DeHart, Elijah Hellman, Ethan Senn, Andrew McCartney, Aidan Richer, Owen Moody, Ethan Miedema, William Sweeney and Dylan Stengel. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Rowing Association)
Unheralded local crew to compete at USRowing nationals
Unheralded local crew to compete at USRowing nationals

Community sports roundup: Snohomish alum earns academic honor

Kyle Sager was once again recognized as one of the top academic collegiate track and field athletes in the region. The Snohomish High School graduate,… Continue reading

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks for a way out under pressure from Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and teammate Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Sunday, June 2, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

POLL: Which team claims the NBA championship?

The Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks for a way out under pressure from Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and teammate Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Sunday, June 2, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Where have all the high school sports writers gone?

Where have all the high school sports writers gone?

The dearth of newspapers present at high school spring state events this past weekend was shocking.

Where have all the high school sports writers gone?
The Seattle Storm’s Shavonte Zellous yells after scoring and getting a foul call against the Phoenix Mercury during the season opener on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

POLL RESULTS: Readers predicting playoffs for the Storm

Voters still like Seattle’s postseason chances, despite the absence of Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird.

The Seattle Storm’s Shavonte Zellous yells after scoring and getting a foul call against the Phoenix Mercury during the season opener on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
4 area baseball players help Oregon State defend NCAA title
4 area baseball players help Oregon State defend NCAA title
The Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd dribbles around the Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner during the season opener on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

POLL: How will the Seattle Storm fare this season?

The reigning WNBA champions are using Everett as one of their home bases this season.

The Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd dribbles around the Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner during the season opener on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak senior wins Snohomish County Amateur golf tourney

Kamiak senior wins Snohomish County Amateur golf tourney

Alvin Kwak outlasted defending champion Jacob Rohde in a sudden-death playoff to capture the title.

Kamiak senior wins Snohomish County Amateur golf tourney

Community sports roundup: Upstart wins Galloway 150

Gracin Raz finally ended Tyler Tanner’s dominating run at Evergreen Speedway. The K&N Pro Series West racer became the first driver to unseat Tanner this… Continue reading

Miranda Granger collects her second professional title

Miranda Granger collects her second professional title

The MMA fighter from Snohomish needed just 41 seconds to win her bout Saturday night.

Miranda Granger collects her second professional title
Jacob Rohde check his sight line Sunday afternoon during the second round of the Snohomish County Amateur Golf Tournament at Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo on May 26, 2019. Rohde took the first place with 4-under-par 70. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Defending champion pulls into the lead at County Am

Jacob Rohde leads by one shot heading into Monday’s final round at Everett Golf and Country Club

Jacob Rohde check his sight line Sunday afternoon during the second round of the Snohomish County Amateur Golf Tournament at Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo on May 26, 2019. Rohde took the first place with 4-under-par 70. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett and the Storm both put on a show

Everett and the Storm both put on a show

Seattle got championship rings and beat the Phoenix Mercury at sold-out Angel of the Winds Arena.

Everett and the Storm both put on a show

Vargas shoots 68 to grab early lead at County Amateur

The Jackson graduate shoots 4-under at Walter Hall to take a 1-shot lead.

Jackson boys soccer’s run halted in 4A state semifinals

Jackson boys soccer’s run halted in 4A state semifinals

Puyallup played precision soccer in a 4-0 victory over the Timberwolves.

Jackson boys soccer’s run halted in 4A state semifinals