Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Monroe edges Everett in league opener

Sydney Garner’s brace lifts the Bearcats to a 3-2 win.

Cascade’s Jaidyn Wilson gets a hit during the game against Lakewood on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Cascade softball blanks Lakewood in spring opener

Games begin this week in softball, baseball, boys soccer, girls tennis, golf and track and field.

Joseph Cordell, a long time patron of the Everett Skate Deck, demonstrates some of his skate moves during the final open skate session at the Everett Skate Deck before it’s permanent closure on Sunday, April 3, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2022: The year in photos

2022: The year in photos

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville-Getchell on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Baumann powers Shorecrest boys past Marysville Getchell

The senior scores 26 points to lead the Scots to a league victory over the Chargers.

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Behind the lens: Herald photographers on their shot favorite shot

Three Herald photographers chose a favorite photo and share the behind-the-scenes of how they got that shot.

Snohomish’s Grace Andrews swims in the 200 Yard IM during the meet against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Glacier Peak tops Snohomish to secure Wesco North title

The Grizzles beat the Panthers 118-67 to clinch the league girls swim and dive championship.

Lake Stevens’ Bella Christensen spikes the ball past Glacier Peak’s Julia Martin during the match on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lake Stevens sweeps Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A volleyball clash

The Vikings prevail in a matchup of league unbeatens.

Snohomish’s Adriannah Galvan jumps to tip the ball over the net during the match against Monroe on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Snohomish tops Monroe in Wesco volleyball action

The Panthers earn a 3-1 win over the Bearcats on Tuesday night to stay unbeaten in league play.

A few weeks before what could be her final professional UFC fight, Miranda Granger grimaces as she pushes a 45-pound plate up her driveway on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. Her daughter Austin, age 11 months, is strapped to her back. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A mother’s fight: Miranda Granger’s journey from pregnancy to the Octagon

For the Everett-based UFC fighter, a grueling comeback was one of blood, sweat and tears.

Poe Pinson railslides during a warm up before the start of the Street League Skateboarding women’s final on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gallery: Street League Skateboarding comes to Angel of the Winds

Top professional women skateboarders compete in Street League Skateboarding final

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GALLERY: Glacier Peak hosts 7on7 prep football tournament

Local teams and some out-of-area schools get in summer work as the start of fall practice draws ever…

Keyshawn Whitehorse is thrown from his bull during the PBR Everett Invitational at Angel of the Winds Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gallery: PBR Everett Invitational brings world class bull riders to Angel of the Winds Arena

Spectators watch the worlds top bull riders compete in Unleash the Beast Tour

Glacier Peak’s Lauren Hufford tags out Snohomish’s Camryn Sage as she slides into second base during the game on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Glacier Peak shuts down rival Snohomish

The two softball teams squared off in an early season battle with the Grizzlies earning a 3-0 win.

Lake Stevens’ Kael Anderson pins Jackson’s Jonah Justice to win during the 4A sub-regional wrestling meet at Henry M. Jackson High School on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Wesco 4A sub-regional boys wrestling

Powerhouse Lake Stevens rolls to the team title as the path to the state tournament begins.

Jackson's Lindyn Solis bowls during a match against Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Jackson, Everett girls bowlers hit the lanes

The Timberwolves brought a 13-1 record into the match with the state tournament fast approaching.

Lake Stevens' Tyler Fouts lifts Glacier Peak's Gil Mossburg during wrestling on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lake Stevens edges GP in boys wrestling showdown

The Vikings beat the Grizzlies 42-31 in a matchup of two of the best 4A teams in the…

Lynnwood's Dina Yonas drives to the hoop during the game against Jackson on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lynnwood girls down Jackson as winter sports begin

The Royals open their basketball season with a 59-51 win over the Timberwolves.

Children watch the Veterans Day Parade as it makes its way down Olympic Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gallery: Arlington hosts Veterans Day Parade

People gathered along Olympic Avenue in Arlington to celebrate veterans.

Kamiak's Josh Kim returns a volley during a match against Glacier Peak's Jason Yee at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Kamiak, Glacier Peak meet in boys tennis showdown

The two teams sat atop the Wesco 4A standings heading into Tuesday’s match.

Lynnwood's Jordan Whittle sticks his arm out to block a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lynnwood blanks Everett for 2nd straight win

The Royals roll past the Seagulls 28-0 at Edmonds Stadium.