Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

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How an Everett icon helped change U.S. soccer forever

Cascade alum Chris Henderson, Inter Miami’s chief soccer officer and sporting director, played a part in bringing megastar…

Kylin Munoz was named the 2008 Washington Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year after her senior season at Monroe. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)

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County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Kylin Munoz

The ex-Monroe volleyball star completed her college career with the second-most blocks ever at UW among outside hitters.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates with teammates after catching the game-winning 6-yard touchdown pass during overtime Sunday against the Detroit Lions. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 37-31 victory over the Lions

Seattle steps it up on both offense and defense to recover from its difficult season-opening loss.

Edmonds grad Erika Klein excelled in cross country and track and field at Oregon and was The Herald’s 1993 Woman of the Year in Sports. (Snohomish County Hall of Fame photo)

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County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Erika Klein

Klein won three individual state championships while at Edmonds H.S. and had an All-American career at the University…

Lake Stevens graduate Gina Carbonatto was named the 2006 Big West Co-Softball Player of the Year during her time at the University of Pacific. (Snohomish County Hall of Fame photo)

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County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Gina Carbonatto

The Lake Stevens grad was named the 2006 Big West Co-Softball Player of the Year during her storied…

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Jon Brockman slams the ball through with both hands during 2nd half action Tuesday night as Snohomish squeaked past Mariner to advance in the 4A playoff picture.

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County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Jon Brockman

The 2005 Snohomish grad was the Washington Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year after his senior season…

Edmonds Coho Derby top four finishers (from left to right) Mike Vandermeulen, Kevin Gibson, Gary Salvati and Renier Britz pose with their top catches on Sept. 9, 2023, in Edmonds. (Photo by Ron Garner)

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Community roundup: 834 anglers take part in Edmonds Coho Derby

Plus, Lang wins another Evergreen Speedway title, Hayward heads to Sweden to play pro volleyball, and much more.

Seamus Boxley, a Mountlake Terrace graduate, dunks during a game against Cal Poly. Boxley is a member of the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023. (Photo courtesy Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame)

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County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Seamus Boxley

The Mountlake Terrace alum was a two-time first-team All-Big Sky selection in men’s basketball at Portland State.

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AquaSox, Canadians set to battle for NWL championship

Here’s a look at how the two teams match up heading into Tuesday’s series opener.

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Sunday’s game Sunday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 30-13 loss to the Rams

Seattle is outscored 23-0 in the second half of an awful loss to begin the 2023 season.

AquaSox shortstop Cole Young, one of Seattle’s top prospects, warms up between innings during a game against Hillsboro on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Cole Young, 20, key part of AquaSox’s surge into playoffs

Since his arrival, Young has risen to the top of the M’s prospect rankings and has been a…

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Silvertips sign 3 prospects ahead of preseason tournament

Beck Boiteau, Rhys Jamieson and Finn Werner all ink WHL scholarship and development agreements with Everett.

The 13-under Seattle Metro All Star golf team poses after winning the Pacific Northwest Section Championship of the PGA Jr. League on Aug. 17 at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Redmond, Oregon. (Provided photo)

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Community roundup: Local youth golf team 1 win from nationals

Plus, Lake Stevens grad Jayden Limar scores a TD in his collegiate debut for Oregon, 2 college standouts…

Ben Ramirez is doused with water by teammates after the AquaSox beat the Emeralds to clinch a playoff berth on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in Everett. (Photo provided by AquaSox)

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AquaSox book spot in championship series, eye 2nd-half title

Everett’s recent surge results in a playoff berth, but the AquaSox also have a chance to win the…

Silvertips players gather to listen to their coaches during the first day of training camp on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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After rare down season, Silvertips open camp with optimism

With a number of offseason moves, Everett believes it has the pieces to be a contender once again.

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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Myles Gaskin joins Vikings, Daniel Arias waived by Cardinals

More movement for Snohomish County natives as NFL teams juggle rosters ahead of season openers.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Daniel Arias, left, makes a catch in front of Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton during NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Daniel Arias among trio of locals to make initial NFL rosters

The Jackson alum, plus sure-things Abraham Lucas and Kyler Gordon, all stick with their respective teams as cutdown…

Silvertips goalie Carter Hart makes a save as the Everett Silvertips took on the Spokane Chiefs at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Patterson: Top 20 Silvertips over franchise’s first 20 seasons

As Everett opens preparations for another season this week, here’s Nick Patterson’s list of the top 20 players…

AquaSox infielder Hogan Windish swings at a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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AquaSox in pole position for berth into championship series

Everett’s steady second half has the team in great position to face first-half winner Vancouver for the Northwest…

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)

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Roundup: 16-year-old wins ARCA race at Evergreen Speedway

Plus, Markovc doesn’t advance at worlds, GP grad Fifita named to Polynesian watch list and more.