Ben Hemmerling

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Silvertips continue incredible postseason streak

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

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)

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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…

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)

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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…

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)

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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,…

Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett boys edge MG, secure first state berth since 2000

Isaiah White’s clutch free throws in the final second lift the Seagulls to a 58-54 victory in a…

Arlignton players yell in celebration of becoming the 3A District 1 champions on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Villa powers Arlington girls past Stanwood for district title

The WSU-bound star scores 18 of her 26 points in the first quarter and the Eagles hold back…

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)

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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…

Phil Arnold, 74, practices his lifting techniques at Paramount Strength and Conditioning in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. The Edmonds resident is 74 and recently retired as an attorney. He took up weightlifting after retirement and recently won a national championship. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Edmonds man turns retirement into weightlifting world title

Phil Arnold was looking to fill some time, so he took up Olympic weightlifting. Now the 74-year-old is…

Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford blows past a defender on her way to the basket in a win over Snohomish on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stanwood girls top Snohomish, book return trip to state

The Spartans ride their superior length to a 47-34 win in the semifinals of the 3A District 1…

Arlington’s Jenna Villa muscles the ball away from the offense for a rebound against Lynnwood on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington girls down Lynnwood, earn 4th straight state berth

WSU-bound senior Jenna Villa has 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Eagles to a win and…

Tim Metzger.

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Backup goalie Metzger shines in big moment for Silvertips

The 17-year-old makes 32 saves and stops all three shootout attempts in the back end of a home-and-home…

Silvertips winger Jackson Berezowski puts his helmet back on mid-play during a game against Seattle on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Patterson: Berezowski has more valuable trait than scoring goals

The Silvertips’ new goal-scoring king’s legacy when he leaves Everett will be his leadership on and off the…

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: Mukilteo’s Beard nominated for youth award

Plus, locals receive D-I softball honors, Edmonds-Woodway alum Ali Gaye invited to NFL combine, and more.

Silvertips’ Tyler Palmer (31) and Ty Gibson (6) defend the goal during a game between the Silvertips and Kamloops Blazers at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Kamloops, 3-6. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Silvertips have best week of second half, snag 5 key points

Everett wins twice and loses one game in overtime over a challenging weekend three-in-three against division leaders.

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Bil La Forge. (Brian Liesse / Seattle Thunderbirds)

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Patterson: Former Tips scout has built a superteam in Seattle

T-birds GM Bil La Forge, who spent a decade in Everett, has embarked on a spending spree unlike…

Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Community roundup: Baker selected for figure skating worlds

Plus, Everett Community College hires Lance Giles as its new men’s and women’s track and field coach.

Jackson Berezowski

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Silvertips lose grip on home-ice advantage in playoffs

Everett drops a pair to Tri-City over the weekend in a matchup of teams vying for the fourth…

People gather in front of the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame display case during the 2022 Hall of Fame banquet Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Nominations open for county Hall of Fame

Plus, Jacob Eason signs a futures deal with Carolina, UW’s Sami Reynolds gets a preseason honor and more.

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)

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Tritons top Trojans in heavyweight NWAC hoops battle

Edmonds uses a 14-0 run to start the second half to take control of a game between top…

Ryan Scott. (Photo provided by AquaSox)

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AquaSox’s coaching staff for 2023 announced

Ryan Scott, 27, takes over for Eric Farris as Everett’s manager for the upcoming season.