Mike Bartley poses for a portrait in 2012. (Courtesy of Bartley family)

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Legendary prep soccer coach Mike Bartley dies at 63

Bartley coached for Archbishop Murphy, Jackson and Meadowdale during a 39-year career.

Shorewood sophomore Caleb Butler is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Defensive Player of the Year: Caleb Butler

State runner-up Shorewood didn’t allow a playoff goal while Butler was on the field.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Alex Plumis is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Plumis

The Edmonds-Woodway senior scored 23 goals and dished nine assists.

Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev and Daniel Bruno runs after the ball during the 3A state championship game against Mercer Island on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood “family” comes up short in state title game

The Stormrays couldn’t finish a late rally in a 3-2 loss to Mercer Island.

Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev takes a penalty kick during the 3A state semifinal game against Ingraham on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Genadiev nets hat trick, Shorewood advances to title game

Niki Genadiev scored all of No. 1 Shorewood’s goals in a 3-1 state semis win over No. 12…

(From left to right) Erica Wheeler, Gabby Williams and Zia Cooke approach the bench during a 102-82 win over the Las Vegas Aces on May 25, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

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Storm wins three straight, Loyd returns to Seattle

The Storm beat Las Vegas 102-82 on Sunday by dishing out a season-high 32 assists.

Shorewood's Meiron Bereket dribbles past Bellevue's Masora Takashima during a 3A State boys soccer quarterfinal game on May 24, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer clinches first state semifinal in 11 years

The No. 1 Stormrays prevailed 7-6 in penalties over No. 8 Bellevue after a scoreless match.

Edmonds-Woodway's Alex Plumis wards off Monroe's Cody Duncan during a 3A State second-round game on May 23, 2025 at Mercer Island High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway boys soccer stuns Monroe with shootout win at State

The No. 11 Warriors won penalties 4-3 after a thrilling 2-2 game.

Kamiak’s Tristan Kim putts during the 4A District 1 Boys Golf Championship at Legion Memorial Golf Course on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Kamiak Flip’ powers Knights boys golf to top-five state finish

Kamiak leverages a strong second round to win hardware as Tristen Kim finishes third individually.

The Shorewood boys soccer team celebrates with their trophy after winning the District 1 3A title on May 17, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer storms to district three-peat

An early penalty lifts the Stormrays to a 1-0 win over Monroe in the title game.

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Prep boys soccer roundup for Thursday, May 15

Lake Stevens clinches state berth, Archbishop Murphy avoids elimination

Lake Stevens shortstop Aspen Alexander nearly makes a sliding play in the field during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Prep baseball roundup for Thursday, May 15

Lake Stevens clinches first state berth in eight years.

Monroe’s Hadley Oylear fields the ball during the game against Stanwood on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Thursday, May 15

Monroe, Snohomish and Edmonds-Woodway clinch state spots.

Jackson's Gracie Schouten warms up before a District 1 4A playoff match on May 14, 2025 at Mill Creek Tennis Club. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Jackson, Glacier Peak and Mariner girls tennis secure state spots

Jackson took first and second in singles; Glacier Peak won doubles at the District 1 4A Tournament.

Monroe's Cody Duncan (14) and Connor Dayley (10) prepare for a set piece during a District 1 boys soccer playoff game against Marysville Getchell on May 13, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Monroe boys soccer downs Marysville Getchell, clinches state spot

The Bearcats control possession all game, win district semifinal 3-0.

Glacier Peak’s Emma Hirshorn throws a pitch during the game against Issaquah on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GP softball drops district quarterfinal game to Issaquah

The Grizzlies will need to win two straight games to reach state after an 8-7 loss.

Edmonds-Woodway pitcher Lukas Wanke delivers a pitch during a district baseball playoff game against Monroe on May 10, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway downs Monroe in district baseball quarterfinal

The Warriors are a win away from state, Monroe needs two more wins to advance.

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Storm heads to LA for scrimmage with regular season looming

The Seattle Storm’s May 17 opener is drawing closer, and the WNBA team is working around the clock…

Jackson’s Kiana Holden bunts the ball during the 4A district championship against Kamiak on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, May 7

Jackson homers four times to close the regular season.

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Prep roundup for Wednesday, May 7

Snohomish boys win Wesco North 3A golf championship.