Forward Teague Patton, seen here during a game with the Victoria Royals, was acquired by the Silvertips in a trade on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Light)

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Silvertips notebook: Everett acquires forward Patton from Royals

The overager posted 49 points last season for Victoria; Everett extends its lease with Angel of the Winds…

Amy-Eloise Markovc, of Britain, competes during a heat in the women's 5000-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Community roundup: Markovc to run for Great Britain at worlds

Plus, Cade Strickland takes top honors at the Snohomish Summer Smash and a Mill Creek LL softball team…

Mukilteo's Kim Beard poses after setting a new national mark in the girls 15-16 hammer throw at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships, which took place July 24-30 in Eugene, Oregon. (Crash Cameron / DyeStat)

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Mukilteo’s Beard sets national age 15-16 hammer throw record

The King’s High School sophomore breaks the old mark at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in Eugene,…

Everett Merchants manager and Snohomish County Sports Hall of Famer Harold Pyatte, right, laughs with former players during a game at Funk Field in Everett, Washington on Friday, July 28, 2023. This was Pyatte’s final game after 50 years as a baseball coach. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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‘A legend’: Pyatte steps down after 50 years managing Merchants

Patterson: The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Famer and 1961 Marysville H.S. alum is the living embodiment of…

AquaSox’s Raul Alcantara winds up to pitch during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox suffer tough defeat, but maintain hold on 2nd place

Everett falls to Vancouver after tossing 11 no-hit innings, but rebounds to take two of six games in…

2023 World Aquatics Championships logo.

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Community roundup: GP graduate King earns medal at swim worlds

Plus, a local youth baseball team makes the Babe Ruth World Series, Lake Stevens grad Buckmiller is headed…

AquaSox’s Gabriel Gonzalez points to the outfield and smiles after hitting a home run during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox take thrilling series from Dust Devils

Everett wins four of six against Tri-City in a series where five games were decided by one run…

The Central Welding Supply 125, which serves as the season finale at Evergreen Speedway, will attempt to run on Saturday, after being bumped postponed last weekend due to weather.

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Peltier DQed, Raz claims Summer Showdown championship

Raz took the title after four-time champ Peltier’s car failed post-race technical inspection.

Kole Raz, right, talks with his pit crew during practice for Summer Showdown at Evergreen Speedway on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Defending champ Peltier, challengers gear up for Summer Showdown

The five-time main event winner is the favorite at Evergreen Speedway’s premier event, which takes place Friday and…

AquaSox second baseman Axel Sanchez tags out Tri-City’s D’Shawn Knowles during the game on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox pull out wild 12-11 win over Dust Devils

Everett squanders an 8-run lead in the 9th inning but rallies in the bottom half for the victory.

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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Community roundup: GP grad King to represent U.S. at World Aquatics Championships

Plus, Arlington’s Max Gray earns Swiss pro football honors, Everett’s Mia Cienega takes second at national wrestling championships,…

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New promotions make instant impact as AquaSox take series from Hops

Top Seattle Mariners prospects Cole Young and Gabriel Gonzalez hit the ground running for Everett.

Shortstop Cole Young (left) and outfield Gabriel Gonzalez, two of the Seattle Mariners' five top prospects, were promoted to the Everett AquaSox on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Everett AquaSox)

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Top Mariners prospects Cole Young, Gabriel Gonzalez promoted to AquaSox

Meanwhile, slugging outfielder Alberto Rodriguez moved up to Double-A Arkansas.

Mary Jane Patterson, mother of Herald sports reporter Nick Patterson, serves a ball while playing on a pickleball team with her son on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Volli in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Patterson: Pickleball mania continues to boom in Snohomish County

More and more courts dedicated to the sport are popping up across the area, including the new indoor…

Dave's and Nick's view from the nosebleed seats at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

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Patterson: All-Star Game was special for Seattle — and for me

Being a fan, not a grumpy sportswriter, at a momentous event was a precious experience.

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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Community roundup: 3 Mill Creek Little League teams reach state

Plus, results from the Central Welding Supply 125 at Evergreen Speedway, the Silvertips sign import pick Julius Miettinen…

AquaSox second baseman Blake Rambusch shovels a ball over to first on a slow dribbler during the season opener against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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With Ford at Futures Game, AquaSox drop 4 of 6 to Spokane

Everett scores at least eight runs in three of its games in Spokane, but scores just two runs…

Washington pitcher Case Matter, a Jackson High School graduate, throws during a game against Utah on March 11, 2023, in Seattle. (Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures)

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Jackson grad Matter selected in 10th round of MLB Draft

The University of Washington pitcher, who just finished his redshirt sophomore season, was picked by the Texas Rangers…

Finnish winger Julius Miettinen played for HIFK Helsinki’s under-20 team last season. (Photo provided by Silvertips)

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Silvertips select Finnish winger Miettinen in import draft

Everett drops Swiss goaltender Tim Metzger and elects to keep Czech winger Dominik Rymon on the roster.

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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Community roundup: Merchants dominate Grand Forks tournament

Plus, locals earn All-American baseball honors, a Meadowdale grad named softball All-American and ERA masters rowers shine.