Oklahoma State distance runner Taylor Roe, a Lake Stevens High School graduate, finished second at the Big 12 Cross Country Championship on Oct. 30, 2020, in Lawrence, Kansas. (Oklahoma State photo)

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The Herald’s 2020-21 Woman of the Year in Sports: Taylor Roe

The 2019 Lake Stevens grad finished 2nd at the NCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country Championship.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. The extra point was good and the score tied the game at 30-30. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Grading the Seahawks’ 33-30 overtime loss to the Titans

Seattle started strong but ultimately suffered its worst lost in recent memory after a 2nd-half collapse.

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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Lang eyes another points title at Evergreen Speedway

Championship Night 1 takes place on Saturday featuring the Pro Late Models series.

LSU defensive lineman Ali Gaye runs off the line in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mississippi State won 44-34. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Community roundup: E-W alum Gaye earns preseason All-SEC nod

Plus, a pair of former local standouts earn weekly honors for their respective college teams.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes catch for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Grading the Seahawks’ 28-16 victory over the Colts

Seattle turns in a strong all-around performance in its season opener, especially from its new OC.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Patterson: 7th annual non-predictions for the Seahawks’ season

A look at what won’t happen from the world’s worst sports prognosticator.

Mariners' Isaiah Cuellar, left, and Cascade's Zach Lopez reach for a pass intended for Lopez Friday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mariner edges longtime rival Cascade in old-school slugfest

Brandon Rutledge catches a TD pass with just 28 seconds left as the Marauders pull out a 28-21…

Silvertips' Matthew Ng (left) and Chiefs' Jordan Chudley vie for control the puck during the final home game Friday night at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on May 7, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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For now, Silvertips won’t require fans provide proof of vaccine

However, those in attendance will be required to wear masks as preseason games begin Friday.

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Silvertips’ opening game altered due to travel restrictions

The WHL announces that U.S. and B.C. games will only be played against each other in the month…

Lake Stevens High School graduate Katie Holloway (top row, third from left) and the rest of the United States women's sitting volleyball team celebrate with their gold medals after defeating China in the final match at the 2020 Paralympic Games on Sept. 5, 2021, in Tokyo. (Photo provided by USA Volleyball)

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Through adversity, Lake Stevens alum earns Paralympic gold

Katie Holloway brings home a sitting volleyball gold medal and is named the tournament MVP.

McKenna Geer, a Lakewood High School graduate, placed 17th in the R9 Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH2 competition at the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games. (Provided photo)

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Community roundup: Lakewood alum places 17th at Paralympics

Plus, the Steelheads join a new soccer league, local youth golfers fare well at regionals, and more.

Host parents Julie and Norman Nicholson with AquaSox players Bernie Martinez (left to right), Cody Grosse, Joseph Rosa and Jarod Bayless with his wife Hannah Bayless who are all being accommodated by the Nicholson family. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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They stepped up to the plate for AquaSox in need of housing

Veteran host families took it upon themselves to ensure some of Everett’s players had a comfortable home.

Silvertips' Jackson Berezowski beats Spokane's Jack Finley to the puck during the game against the Spokane Chiefs on Nov. 17, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Silvertips happy to be ‘back to normal’ as camp opens

After a pandemic-ravaged season in 2020-21, Everett begins under, somewhat, normal circumstances.

Archbishop Murphy kicks off during a game against Seattle Prep on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Archbishop Murphy High School. (Photo by Nick Patterson)

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Archbishop Murphy falls in season opener to Seattle Prep

Panthers quarterback Braeden Smith runs for four touchdowns in a 41-18 win over the Wildcats.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton performs a drill during an NFL football team practice, Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Report: Marysville Pilchuck alum Luton joining Seahawks

After being released by Jacksonville, the QB will reportedly be added to Seattle’s 53-man roster.

Jacob Koppenberg lines up a putt on the 17th hole during the quarterfinals at the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019.  (Copyright USGA/Chris Keane)

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Community sports: Everett grad wins state mid-am golf title

Plus, a local softball players shines at the USSSA Summer All American Games.

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs the ball, during the first half of a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Two locals stick on initial NFL 53-man rosters

Jacob Eason and Myles Gaskin make their respective teams, while Jake Luton and others are cut.

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Silvertips tab DeSilva as new assistant coach

Dean DeSilva spent the 2019-20 season with the Vancouver Giants and has worked with Hockey Canada.

Cole Fonstad (left) and Gianni Fairbrother (right) were co-captains for the Silvertips' 2020-21 U.S. Division championship team. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How a trade in 2009 helped the Silvertips to a 2020-21 title

Everett’s trade of controversial forward Kyle Beach led to the acquisitions of last season’s co-captains.

Alex Swetlikoff appeared in 110 games over three seasons with the Kelowna Rockets, tallying 25 goals and 29 assists. The Everett Silvertips acquired the overage forward on Wednesday. (Photo by Marissa Baecker)

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Silvertips acquire overage forward Swetlikoff from Rockets

The 6-foot-4, 190-pound center brings experience to Everett’s after three seasons in Kelowna.