Nick Patterson

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: AquaSox schedule exhibition game vs. EvCC

Plus, Lynnwood native Myles Gaskin re-signs with the Dolphins, a Fly Casting Fair will be held in Mountlake Terrace and more.

 

Back row followed by front row left to right, Mac Sheridan, 70, John White, 66, Richard Smith, 74, Jim Dodge, 67, Nome McCaffrey, 57, Steve Powell, 66, Bill Roy, 76, and Sal Fonceca, 74, pose for a photo after one of their regular pick-up game of basketball at the Marysville YMCA in Marysville, Washington, on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Team players: Pick-up basketball tradition bonds players off the court

Same group of players gathers twice weekly at Marysville YMCA to show age is no obstacle

 

Aidan Sutter

Playoff matchup set as Silvertips enter final week of regular season

Everett’s final week of action is academic with the team already locked into a first-round series against Portland.

 

Everett Community College no art.

EvCC falls to Bellevue in NWAC men’s basketball title game

Bellevue jumps out to a 15-2 lead and Everett, seeking its first NWAC championship, never recovers.

Everett Community College no art.
Everett Community College's Tucker Molina (left) drives to the basket during a NWAC men's tournament quarterfinal game against Lower Columbia on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. (Dan Acosta / EvCC Athletics)

EvCC men storm into final four, seek first-ever NWAC title

The Trojans may just be this weekend’s favorites to claim the school’s first men’s basketball championship since 1959.

Everett Community College's Tucker Molina (left) drives to the basket during a NWAC men's tournament quarterfinal game against Lower Columbia on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. (Dan Acosta / EvCC Athletics)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament against Northern Arizona in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Montana State won 85-78. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

MP alum Battle leads Montana State into NCAA Tournament

After being named MVP of the Big Sky Tournament, RaeQuan Battle and the 14th-seeded Bobcats take on No. 3 Kansas State on Friday.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament against Northern Arizona in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Montana State won 85-78. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)
The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)
Austin Roest

Injuries to Roest, Hemmerling hurt Silvertips over weekend

Everett only came away from the week with two points, but coach Dennis Williams was proud of the way his depleted team performed.

Austin Roest
EC’s Damajio Merritt (20) fights for the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

EvCC, EdC men ready for NWAC tournament play

A capsule look at both teams heading into the NWAC basketball championships.

EC’s Damajio Merritt (20) fights for the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Local trio biking to raise funds for YMCA

Plus, coaching legend Mike Price is inducted into the PNW Football HoF, Mikayla Pivec gets another shot in the WNBA and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Herald columnist Wayne Kruse, longtime voice of local anglers, dies

For decades, Kruse was the go-to source for the scoop on fishing, hunting and all things outdoors in Snohomish County.

Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Tyler Palmer. (Silvertips photo)

Silvertips keep heads above water after challenging 3-in-3

Everett goes 1-2 against Western powers, but remains in contention for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Tyler Palmer. (Silvertips photo)
Arlington's Leyton Martin (right) brings the ball up court against Auburn's Tyrell Nichols during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

Arlington boys’ upset bid falls short in loss to Auburn

The Eagles carry the lead into the final quarter against the defending 3A state champs, but lose 52-41 to end their season.

Arlington's Leyton Martin (right) brings the ball up court against Auburn's Tyrell Nichols during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Kaiya Dotter (3) chases after the ball during a 3A girls game in the Hardwood Classic between Meadowdale and Bonney Lake at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Meadowdale won, 62-35.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Meadowdale girls dominate Bonney Lake to advance to quarters

The Mavericks’ full-court press frustrates the Panthers all game as Meadowdale rolls 62-35 and sets up a rematch with Arlington.

Meadowdale’s Kaiya Dotter (3) chases after the ball during a 3A girls game in the Hardwood Classic between Meadowdale and Bonney Lake at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Meadowdale won, 62-35.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Local pair honored by USATF Pacific NW

Plus, a Mariner graduate is named the GNAC Freshman of the Year in men’s basketball and much more.

Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)
Ben Hemmerling

Silvertips continue incredible postseason streak

Everett has made the playoffs in every year of its existence — 18 consecutive eligible seasons overall.

Ben Hemmerling
Mountlake Terrace's Zaveon Jones (center) guards Eastside Catholic's Jacob Cofie (right) during a state playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Bellevue College. Eastside Catholic won 54-52. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

Terrace boys give tenacious effort, fall to Eastside Catholic

The Hawks scrap and claw with the Crusaders and 6-foot-10 star Jacob Cofie, but lose 54-52 and will face a loser-out game in Tacoma.

Mountlake Terrace's Zaveon Jones (center) guards Eastside Catholic's Jacob Cofie (right) during a state playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Bellevue College. Eastside Catholic won 54-52. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Natalie Durbin (10) and Garfield’s Rakiyah Jackson (20) fight for the ball during the 3A Girls basketball round two game between Meadowdale and Garfield at the Courter Family Athletic Pavilion in Bellevue, Washington on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Garfield won, 62-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Meadowdale girls battle, fall to top-seeded Garfield

Gia Powell scores 31 points, but the Mavericks lose 62-48 and will face a loser-out game in Tacoma on Wednesday.

Meadowdale’s Natalie Durbin (10) and Garfield’s Rakiyah Jackson (20) fight for the ball during the 3A Girls basketball round two game between Meadowdale and Garfield at the Courter Family Athletic Pavilion in Bellevue, Washington on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Garfield won, 62-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Meegan lifts the 3A District 1 championship trophy in the air after being Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace boys shut down Arlington, win district title

The Hawks clamp down on defense from the opening tip and beat the Eagles 57-34 in the 3A District 1 championship game.

Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Meegan lifts the 3A District 1 championship trophy in the air after being Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett’s Alana Washington reacts in a huddle to beating Snohomish to advance to state after the game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett girls turn up heat, rally past Snohomish for state berth

The Seagulls use relentless full-court pressure in the fourth to rally for a 42-36 win in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

Everett’s Alana Washington reacts in a huddle to beating Snohomish to advance to state after the game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)