Carolina Panthers quarterback Jacob Eason (16) warms up prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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Lake Stevens grad Jacob Eason back in NFL with New York Giants

The former area star was signed to New York’s practice squad. He hadn’t been on a team since…

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: Everett flag football teams reach nationals

Plus, Alivia White wins her first college wrestling tournament, EvCC men’s soccer falls just short of NWAC semifinals,…

Arlington's John Peeters broke a world water speed record in an electric boat designed by a Princeton University team. (Photo courtesy of John Peeters)

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Arlington man teams up with Princeton, breaks world water speed record

John Peeters took electric-powered boating to new speeds with a craft designed by students from the prestigious university.

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After tragedy, Silvertips, WHL to wear neck guards

The death of a hockey player in England caused the WHL to mandate new safety equipment. Meanwhile, Everett…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes over Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during the second half of Sunday’s game in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 37-3 loss to the Ravens

It’s low marks all around as Seattle is dominated in a game between division leaders.

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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Lake Stevens grad Roe captures Big 12 cross country title

Taylor Roe becomes the first individual from Oklahoma State University to win the women’s title in the 28-year…

Everett’s Mia Cienega shakes hands with Arlington’s Janay Beckman before claiming a victory by pin during the 3A/4A Girls Region 1 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Local wrestlers win national events

Plus, an Arlington grad is competing with an All-Navy basketball team, the EvCC men’s soccer team begins postseason…

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Silvertips bounce back with strong week

Everett grabs 5 of 6 possible points and moves up in the U.S. Division standings.

Cleveland Browns quarterback PJ Walker (10) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) and safety Jamal Adams (33) in the second half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 24-20 victory over the Browns

Seattle’s defense once again carries the load as the Seahawks move into first place in the NFC West.

Head coach JR Wells, left, signs on JR Nelson, right, during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Washington Wolfpack: Everett’s arena football team gets a name

The franchise announced its team name with a howl Thursday night. The team also signed its first player.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) lays the ball up for a basket against Northern Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

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NCAA denies MP grad RaeQuan Battle’s waiver to play for West Virginia

The school said it will appeal the decision.

Pabail Sidhu, Cascade High School graduate, is the statistican for the Golden State Warriors. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Cascade grad Sidhu promoted by NBA’s Golden State Warriors

The team’s analytics guru is now vice president of basketball analytics and innovation.

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: Monroe golfer named state player of the year

Plus, Mariner grad earns preseason men’s basketball honors, Lynnwood native joins new NFL team, and more.

Alden Pate, 19, an international class mountain biker, practices in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish grad, 19, among world’s elite mountain bikers

Alden Pate competes in enduro, which consists of high-speed cycling down steep man-made trails on rugged mountainous terrain.

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‘Learning experience’ for Silvertips in first 3-in-3 weekend

Everett went 1-2 in the first of nine weekends that feature three games in three days this season.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz, center, gets tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebackers Bobby Wagner (54) and Derick Hall (58) during the second half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 20-10 win vs. the Cardinals

Seattle’s defense shines as the offense struggles for the second straight week.

Well-traveled Archbishop Murphy alum Victor Gabalis has found a home at Tarleton State University. (Tarleton State athletics)

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Despite twists and turns, Victor Gabalis has finally found a home

After stops at Washington State and Utah Tech, the Archbishop Murphy alum has settled in at Tarleton State…

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) walks off the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

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Community roundup: Murphy alum Kyler Gordon activated by Bears

Gordon, a second-year player and Chicago’s starting nickelback, sat out four games with a broken hand.

The Everett Silvertips acquired forward Hayden Smith from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in a trade last week. (Erica Perreaux)

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Off-ice moves highlight short week for Silvertips

Everett traded a forward for a draft pick, then a draft pick for a forward, before blasting Victoria…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith slides in front of Cincinnati Bengals’ Mike Hilton (21) during the second half of Sunday’s game in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 17-13 loss to the Bengals

Seattle’s defense shines, but the offense bogs down in the red zone.