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Olivia Vanni / The Herald Shorewood’s Nikola Genadiev reacts after scoring during the first half of the 3A state semifinal game against Blanchet on May 29 in Puyallup.

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The Herald’s 2026 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Niki Genadiev

The Shorewood forward registered 20 goals and 18 assists to lead the Stormrays to the state title game.

OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordan Clarkson during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Al Bello / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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OG Anunoby writes his name in Knicks and NBA Finals lore

Anunoby’s game-winning putback caps the largest comeback in Finals history, puts New York ahead of San Antonio 3-1.

The King’s baseball team poses with their Class 1A state championship trophy on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham. (Courtesy of King’s H.S. Athletics)

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Underdog King’s baseball wins first state title

The No. 11 Knights strung together four upsets to claim their first 1A title on Saturday.

Shorewood’s Ian Baxter (left) dribbles against Mercer Island’s Jesus Aquino (right) during the 2026 class 3A boys soccer state championship game on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Repeat heartbreak: Shorewood boys soccer falls in title game

No. 2 Stormrays are held scoreless for the first time against No. 1 Mercer Island in a 1-0…

Shorewood’s Maxwell Smith reacts after blocking a penalty shot by Bishop Blanchet’s Kaidin Skipper during the 3A state semifinal game on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer survives state semis in penalty shootout

The No. 2 Stormrays kept their undefeated season alive, beating No. 11 Bishop Blanchet on Friday.

The Jackson boys tennis team (pictured left to right: Ashton Bergman, Arhan Sinha, Sam Song, Andy Stark, David Song) poses with their 4A state title trophy and medals on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Kennewick, Washington. (Courtesy of Katie Stark)

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Jackson, Shorewood win boys tennis state titles

The Timberwolves take third 4A title in five years, Stormrays win first 3A title Saturday.

The Shorewood boys soccer team, including midfielder Isak Medhaug (6), embraces each other after beating Eastside Catholic 3-2 in a state quarterfinal game on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer rallies to state semis

No. 2 Stormrays score 3 unanswered goals, overcome 2-0 halftime deficit to No. 7 Eastside Catholic.

Shorewood’s Caleb Butler celebrates his goal with his teammates during a state round of 16 game against Mountain View on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer opens State with 5-0 win

The No. 2 Stormrays put together a statement win over No. 18 Mountain View in the round of…

Shorewood’s Adam Jaramillo celebrates after scoring the opening run in a state baseball game against Central Valley on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Meridian Park Baseball Field in Shoreline. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood baseball runs through state’s first round

The Stormrays go 9-for-23 to pull away late, beat Central Valley 9-1 on Tuesday.

The Shorewood boys soccer team poses with their District 1 3A Tournament trophy after beating Shorecrest 2-0 on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Four-peat: Shorewood boys soccer wins district championship

The No. 1 Stormrays take down Shorecrest on Saturday for 4th straight 3A District 1 title.

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Prep roundup: Lake Stevens baseball beats Jackson in loser-out game

Elsewhere, Edmonds-Woodway boys soccer eliminates Snohomish to reach State on Thursday.

Stanwood’s Addison Bowie prepares to serve during the District 1 3A doubles title match against Snohomish on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Snohomish’s Mak Dauer wins district singles title

Stanwood’s Addison Bowie and Mylee LaComb claim 3A District 1 doubles championship Wednesday.

Snohomish junior Paul Joplin (left) heads the ball past a jumping Monroe defender in the Panthers’ 4-1 loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on April 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Prep boys soccer: Snohomish upsets Monroe to survive at districts

Prep boys soccer roundup for Tuesday, May 12:

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Prep golf: Snohomish, Shorewood, Everett girls make State

Prep golf roundup for Tuesday, May 12:

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Prep girls tennis: Snohomish, Glacier Peak represent at district Day 1

Prep girls tennis roundup for Tuesday, May 12:

Snohomish sophomore Deyton Wheat (22) celebrates his go-ahead, three-run home run with senior Brayden Holscher (11) during the Panthers’ 4-2 win against Monroe in a District 1 3A consolation game in Woodinville, Washington on May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Brea Bursch / Snohomish Baseball)

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Prep baseball: Snohomish bests Edmonds-Woodway for state spot

The Panthers and Warriors go back and forth late in a 3-2 district semifinal thriller on Tuesday.

Everett’s Anna Luscher reacts after scoring during the game against Snohomish on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball: Everett clinches state berth with two upsets

The No. 8 Seagulls take down No. 1 Snohomish and No. 4 Stanwood to advance to the district…

Snohomish’s Breckin Davisson slides into home plate during a District 1 3A quarterfinal game against Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Snohomish H.S. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Snohomish baseball rolls Terrace in district quarters

The Panthers hang five second-inning runs on the Hawks in a 9-3 win on Saturday to advance to…

Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne drives for a layup during a game against the Golden State Valkyries on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

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New-look Storm fall to Valkyries in opener

The Seattle Storm debuted a largely changed roster on Friday night, losing to Golden State 91-80 at home.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Natan Ghebreamlak reacts after scoring his third goal during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep soccer: Edmonds-Woodway, Lynnwood win loser-out games

Everett also preserves its season while Lakewood advances to the district semifinal on Thursday night.