Cornell senior Connor Drought, a Kamiak High School alum, competes during a match against Dartmouth on Oct. 29, 2022, in Ithaca, New York. (Eldon Lindsey / Cornell Athletics)

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Kamiak grad helps Cornell men’s soccer to Sweet 16

Plus, Lake Stevens alum Taylor Roe again earns All-American status, a host of locals earn NWAC volleyball honors…

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Silvertips display ‘impeccable’ effort in matchups with top WHL squads

Short-handed Everett didn’t get a win over the weekend, but coach Dennis Williams was encouraged by his team’s…

Lake Stevens' Katelyn Eichert (24) reaches over teammate Alyss Kelly to punch the ball up as Graham-Kapowsin celebrates another point during the WIAA state volleyball championship on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at the Yakima Valley SunDome in Yakima, Wash. Graham-Kapowsin defeated Lake Stevens 3-0 to win the state championship 25-21, 25-18 and 25-22. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

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Lake Stevens swept by G-K in 4A volleyball title match

The Vikings power past No. 1 Puyallup to reach the championship, but fall to the Eagles in three…

The Shorecrest and Bellevue girls soccer teams line up on the field before a 3A state semifinal match on Nov. 18, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

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Shorecrest falls to Bellevue in 3A state girls soccer semis

The Scots can’t overcome a stingy Wolverines defense in a 1-0 loss and will face Seattle Prep for…

Adia Weighter, center, leads the team in a cheer before the end of their last official practice before heading to the state tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Fighting spirit’ lifts Lynnwood to state volleyball berth

With a pair of bounce-back wins in the district tournament, the Royals reached state for the first time…

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: Local duo honored by Northwest Conference

Plus, the EvCC men’s soccer team is ousted in semifinals, Jacob Eason and Jake Luton find news homes…

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Short-handed Silvertips come away with weekend split

Everett finished the weekend down 8 players. The injury issues aren’t expected to clear up before key U.S.…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

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Grading the Seahawks’ 21-16 loss to the Buccaneers

Seattle hits a bump in the road in the first ever NFL game in Germany.

Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin keeps the ball away from Auburn Mountainview’s Lucy Montiel and Kamryn Kuolt during a first round game in the 3A State Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, Edmonds District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace advances in Class 3A state girls soccer

The Hawks’ superior cutting edge in front of goal leads to a 1-0 victory over Auburn Mountainview.

Dennis Williams, head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips, shakes hands with an assistant coach at the end of a season opening victory over the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Silvertips notebook: Williams to lead Canada at World Juniors

Hockey Canada names Everett coach and general manager Dennis Williams head coach for the 2023 World Junior Championships.

The Snohomish Boys and Girls Club’s 12-under recreational flag football team (from left to right); Back row: Asst. Coach Brian McKinney, Matt Kowalski, Kason Swanson, Alex Yamada, Coach Kelven May. Front: Jackson Dammann, Parker May, Cooper Thompson, Wyatt McKinney. (Provided photo)

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Community roundup: Snohomish flag football in national tourney

Plus, the EvCC men’s soccer team reaches the NWAC semifinals, the Everett Figure Skating Club takes homes titles…

Sounders midfielder Sota Kitahara, an Edmonds-Woodway graduate. (Sounders FC photo)

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Kitahara climbs every rung of Sounders organization to 1st team

The Edmonds-Woodway grad, who recently signed a first-team contract, joined the team’s Discovery Program at age 12.

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Silvertips battle through injuries, end long trip with positive results

Everett finishes its tough 6-game swing through the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 record.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates after scoring a touchdown next to Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker during the second half of Sunday’s game in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 31-21 victory over the Cardinals

Seattle excels in all phases as the Seahawks win their fourth straight.

Monroe junior Jack Irwin dives to recover a Liberty fumble on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 during a game at Monroe High in Monroe, Washington. Monroe forced five turnovers in the game, advancing to the Class 3A round of 16. (Katie Webber / The Herald)

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Defense steps up as Monroe tops Liberty to clinch state berth

The Bearcats force five turnovers and score on a blocked punt in a 35-21 win in the Week…

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: Local products earn D-1 cross country honors

Plus, Snohomish grad Uderitz has option exercised by Defiance, Everett rowers compete at Head of the Charles and…

The Everett Community College soccer team sheers together before the start of their game against Whatcom on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett CC men’s soccer team set to begin playoff drive

Led by a host of former Wesco stars, the Trojans begin the NWAC Championship believing they have the…

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Silvertips go head-to-head with top NHL prospect, come away with win

Regina’s Connor Bedard showed his talent against Everett, but Austin Roest’s game-winner gave Everett the last laugh.

The Seattle Seahawks’ Will Dissly (89) celebrates after recovering a fumble on a New York Giants punt return during the second half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Grading the Seahawks’ 27-13 victory over the Giants

Big efforts on defense, special teams lead Seattle to victory over a formidable foe.

Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signed a first-team contract with the Seattle Sounders on Friday. (Sounders FC photo)

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Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signs with Sounders

The 19-year-old midfielder has been with the Sounders since joining the Discovery Program in 2014.