Shorewood players celebrate beating Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer tops E-W to earn trip to state

The Stormrays win a 2-1 thriller care of a fluke goal with just two minutes remaining.

Mountlake Terrace’s Job Astudillo pulls the jersey of a Mount Vernon player while trying to get the ball during the game on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Upstart Mountlake Terrace boys soccer falls in district semis

The Cinderella Hawks lose a heartbreaker to Mount Vernon 1-0 in overtime, but still have two shots to…

James Parker. (AquaSox photo)

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Significant roster churn headlines AquaSox week

The promotions of Jonatan Clase, Juan Mercedes and Ty Adcock was the major news as Everett droped two…

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) and Dallas Stars' Wyatt Johnston (53) compete for control of the puck in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Patterson: Kraken trying to prove depth trumps star power

The Stanley Cup playoffs are supposed to be about the stars, not a team like Seattle. Yet, here…

Grand Canyon beach volleyball player Samaya Morin. (Photo provided by Grand Canyon University)

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Local duo leads Grand Canyon beach volleyball into NCAA tourney

Allison Hansen and Samaya Morin are proving that growing up in the Pacific Northwest is no obstacle to…

Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias, front, pulls in a pass in front of UCLA defensive back Devin Kirkwood in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Community roundup: 3 locals earn shots with NFL teams

Ali Gaye and Daniel Arias sign undrafted free-agent contracts and Josh Johnston receives a rookie camp invite, plus…

Axel Sanchez. (AquaSox photo)

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AquaSox continue base-stealing prowess in split with Spokane

Everett swipes nine bags in its series vs. the Indians and now leads the Northwest League with 45…

Matt Stone, left, helps Aiden Stone, 8, right, remove gloves at Evergreen Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Like generations before, Snohomish boy, 8, excelling on track

‘I just like going fast, it’s very fun’: Aiden Stone is following in his family footsteps as a…

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Former MP star Battle announces transfer to West Virginia

After a big season leading Montana State to the NCAA Tournament, the senior-to-be will join the Mountaineers of…

LSU defensive end Ali Gaye (11) celebrates a sack during an NCAA football game against New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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E-W grad Gaye will have big rooting section during NFL draft

‘Genuinely a nice and giving person,’ Gaye’s long journey took him from Gambia to Lynnwood to LSU.

ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots 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)

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Community roundup: EdC’s Zevenbergen named NABC All-American

Plus, Edmonds-Woodway graduate Sota Kitahara earning playing time with Sounders, locals earn weekly awards and more.

Jonatan Clase. (AquaSox photo)

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AquaSox’s Clase displays speed, power in series win

The 20-year-old hits three home runs and steals his 12th base of the season as Everett takes five…

Shorewood forward Jackson Smith bullies Edmonds-Woodway’s Anthony Pellegrini off the ball during a match on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Shorewood, E-W battle to tie in boys soccer thriller

The Stormrays and Warriors remain in a first-place tie in Wesco 3A/2A following Friday’s 1-1 draw.

Young children play basketball in front of the Funko store during Everett 3on3 Saturday, July 9, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Everett 3on3 hoops tourney returns in July

Plus, RaeQuan Battle enters the NCAA transfer portal, Sami Reynolds earns Pac-12 Player of the Week honors and…

Alberto Rodriguez.

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After early struggles, AquaSox hitters end week on high note

Everett bats broke out in a big way with 20 runs on Saturday and nine more Sunday to…

Top Mariners prospect Harry Ford knocks his first hit as an AquaSox 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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Cabrera walks it off in 11th, Ford shines as AquaSox top Emeralds in opener

Strong pitching also plays a key role in Everett’s 4-3 extra-innings triumph over Eugene.

AquaSox’s Harry Ford (18) swings during a game between the AquaSox and Everett Community College at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The AquaSox won, 20-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Not your typical catcher, AquaSox’s Harry Ford is Mariners’ top prospect

The uniquely athletic backstop posses physical attributes most at his position don’t.

AquaSox’s Erik Stock (23) steals second during a game between the AquaSox and Everett Community College at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The AquaSox won, 20-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Everett AquaSox 2023 roster

A look at the team’s opening day roster.

Everett Silvertips' Beau Courtney (left) was named U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and a finalist for the WHL's Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Humanitarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)

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Community roundup: Tips’ Courtney honored for off-ice work

Plus, Everett Community College’s Khalil Gilbert earns athlete of the week nod and Edmonds College baseball ranked second…

Everett Silvertips center Beau Courtney heads out of the penalty box as the Winterhawks celebrate one of multiple second-period goals during game three of a first round playoff series on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Short-handed Silvertips on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss

Fatigue is starting to show for Everett as it finds itself down 3-0 to Portland in their best-of-7…