Miranda Granger. (Photo courtesy Charlie Pearson)

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After nearly 2 years, Granger returns to octagon Saturday

The Glacier Peak grad will fight Cory McKenna in what could determine her UFC future.

Everett Herald sports reporter Nick Patterson puts up a yellow tile to indicate runs scored in the current half inning on Saturday, July 23, 2022, inside the outfield scoreboard at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Hit? Error? A stressful, but fun, evening at the ballpark

Herald writer Nick Patterson recently spent a night running the manual scoreboard during an AquaSox game at Funko…

Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Steven Anderson plays during the Snohomish Summer Smash tennis tournament last week at Snohomish High School. (Photo courtesy of Kraig Norris)

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Community roundup: E-W’s Anderson cruises to Summer Smash title

Also, Silvertips add pair, EvCC announces new baseball coach, and more.

Bryce Miller pitches during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox ace Miller promoted to Double-A

Everett’s top pitcher leaves for the Mariners’ affiliate in Arkansas as the AquaSox hit the road for a…

Preston Peltier races during Evergreen Speedway's Summer Showdown this past weekend in Monroe. JULY 2022 (Kyler Hope / Evergreen Speedway

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Peltier races to 4th Summer Showdown title

Also, Thomas Stanford wins Friday’s Pro Late Models race.

Columbus Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Patterson: In trade for Bjorkstrand, Kraken add WHL legend

The 27-year-old forward tormented the Silvertips, and the rest of the WHL, during his stellar junior career.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger motions toward his dugout as he begins to round the bases following his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game last October in Seattle. Haniger begins a three-game rehabilitation stint with the Everett AquaSox on Friday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Haniger set for rehab stint in Everett this weekend

The Seattle Mariners outfielder has been out since April with a high-ankle sprain.

Preston Peltier eads the pack Sunday afternoon during annual the Summer Showdown at the Evergreen Speedway in Monroe on June 30, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Big bucks on the line at 10th edition of Summer Showdown

Drivers can earn bonuses by placing in the top 3 of both the Pro Late Models and Super…

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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Markovc does not qualify for 5000 finals at track worlds

The Glacier Peak graduate posts a season-best time, but places 25th overall in Eugene.

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Steven Souza Jr. celebrates after his walk off home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jacob Barnes during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Arizona Diamondbacks have sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade that includes five players, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

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Cascade grad Souza Jr. announces retirement from MLB

The 33-year-old spent parts of nine seasons in the majors, including six games with the Mariners this season.

Great Britain’s Amy-Eloise Markovc, a Glacier Peak High School graduate, competes at the British Championships on June 27, 2021, in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Rhodes)

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Community roundup: GP grad Markovc set to run at worlds

The 26-year-old will compete for Great Britain in the 5,000 meters on Wednesday in Eugene, Ore.

Defenseman Jacob Hoffrogge (3) plays for the Brandon Wheat Kings during a game against the Red Deer Rebels. The Everett Silvertips acquired Hoffrogge in a trade with the Wheat Kings on Friday. (Brandon Wheat Kings)

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Silvertips add defenseman, associate coach departs

Everett acquires Jacob Hoffrogge from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Meanwhile, Louis Mass takes a job in San Jose.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stellar pitching leads AquaSox to series win

Everett starters allowed only 1 run over 30.2 innings pitched in their 6-game series with Tri-City.

The Everett High School boys basketball team poses for a photo on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo courtesy of Bobby Thompson)

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The Seagulls take a grand college tour, with a touch of Ivy

The Everett High School boys basketball team tours four college campuses — including Harvard — during an eight-day…

Max Patkin, the Clown Prince of Baseball, visits Everett Memorial Stadium. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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A look into the past: Old Herald photos give glimpse of sports history

Herald writer Nick Patterson’s trip to the Snohomish County Sports Commission was a chance to step into a…

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Community roundup: Locals qualify for track and field junior nationals

Also, trio of Silvertips invited to NHL camps, EvCC baseball coach moves on, and more.

People watch a game at “Center Court” during Everett 3on3 Saturday, July 9, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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‘It was really magical’: 1st Everett 3on3 tournament draws big crowds

Organizers were encouraged with the way the community turned out for the event.

The AquaSox’s Noelvi Marte starts a double play during a game against the Vancouver Canadians Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lewis shines during week-long rehab stint with AquaSox

The 2020 American League Rookie of the Year went 4-for-9 with three home runs and nine RBI.

Masamba Njadoe from MUV Elite puts in a layup during the Men’s Elite Championship at Everett 3on3 Sunday, July 10, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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MUV Elite wins Elite Division at inaugural Everett 3on3 tournament

Mariner High School grad Kiante Woods led the way for a squad that included recent Seattle Mariner Steven…

The Silvertips' Ben Hemmerling was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights with the 177th overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday. (Kristin Ostrowski / Everett Silvertips)

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Silvertips’ Hemmerling, Hofer taken on Day 2 of NHL draft

The selections extended Everett’s streak of consecutive NHL drafts with at least one player picked to five.