Cameron Beardsley dives for a ball during practice on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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EvCC, EdC begin competitions still dealing with COVID protocols

40-plus college soccer teams converge in Tukwila this week as NWAC sports get underway again.

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Golfers putt on a temporary green while signs to keep off the grass surround a replanted green at Walter E. Hall old Course on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mislabeled chemicals kill greens at Walter Hall Golf Course

The course has installed temporary greens, at a reduced rate for players, until new ones are ready.

Katie Holloway, a 2003 Lake Stevens High School graduate, is headed to Tokyo to compete in her fourth Paralympic Games. (USA Volleyball)

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Lakes Stevens’ Holloway is a leading voice for Paralympians

Katie Holloway, a four-time Paralympian, advocated for equal pay for Paralympic athletes.

McKenna Geer, a Lakewood High School graduate, is headed to her second Paralympic Games in shooting. She won bronze in 2016. (Hanger Clinic)

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Local Paralympian Geer aims for more medals in Tokyo

The Lakewood High School graduate became the first U.S. woman to win a medal in shooting in 2016.

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Silvertips hire new equipment manager

Ryan Sherwood takes over for James Stucky, who spent 18 years in Everett.

Longtime Everett Silvertips equipment manager James Stucky tapes up a hockey stick. (Everett Silvertips)

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Longtime Silvertips equipment manager hired by Kraken

James Stucky’s tenure in Everett spanned 18 seasons. He’d been with the Tips since the franchise began.

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WHL requires all players and staff to be vaccinated

They’ll need to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before the season begins on Oct. 1.

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Community roundup: Local lacrosse player named All-American

Plus, Monroe brothers earn taekwondo medals, Whidbey athlete claims national steeplechase title and more.

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Silvertips’ Olen Zellweger takes a shot during the game against the Tr-City Americans on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Silvertips’ Zellweger signs entry-level deal with Ducks

The defensman was selected 34th in the NHL draft, but will likely play the next two seasons in…

The Everett Silvertips acquired goaltender Koen MacInnes from the Saskatoon Blades on Aug. 12, 2021. (Photo provided by Silvertips)

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Silvertips add goalie depth, acquire Koen MacInnes from Blades

The 19-year-old will join Braden Holt and Evan May in a competition to be Everett’s No. 1 goaltender.

Pat Dillon, AquaSox broadcaster, during the game Wednesday afternoon at Funko Field in Everett on July 28, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox’s broadcast booth has undergone change this season

Longtime local prep radio voice Steve Willits has joined Everett icon Pat Dillon in calling games.

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Hadyn Fluery, a defenseman from the Anaheim Ducks, walks off stage after being introduced as a new player with the Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, during the Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Patterson: Can Kraken match success of Golden Knights? Maybe

Seattle’s roster may be as talented as the initial Vegas roster, but lacks additional future assets.

Runners pass the Olympic rings as they compete during the first round of the women’s 5,000-meter at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Friday in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Markovc finishes 20th in Olympic women’s 5,000 meters

The Glacier Peak High School graduate placed ninth in her heat and did not advance to Monday’s final.

Shorecrest's Ben Silber (pictured) and Edmonds-Woodway's Paige Oliver finished second in the Mixed Doubles division at the Snohomish Summer Smash tennis tournament on July 22-25, 2021, at Snohomish High School. (Photo by Kristi Lin)

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Community roundup: Locals claim doubles title at Summer Smash

Plus, Mariner hoops standout BJ Kolly signs with WWU, EvCC hires a new women’s soccer coach, and more.

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Owen Riddle tops Summer Showdown field at Evergreen Speedway

MONROE — Owen Riddle no longer has to play second fiddle in his family, at least as far…

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Anaheim takes Tips’ Zellweger in second round

Olen Zellweger didn’t have to wait long Saturday morning to hear his name called.