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Snohomish's Morgan Gibson returns the ball in her match against Stanwood's Ryann Reep on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Gibson lost the first set 4-6 but rallied back to win 6-2 in the second and 6-0 in the third. The Panthers bested the Spartans 5-2. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 18

Meadowdale, Snohomish, Stanwood girls tennis pick up wins

Snohomish's Morgan Gibson returns the ball in her match against Stanwood's Ryann Reep on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Gibson lost the first set 4-6 but rallied back to win 6-2 in the second and 6-0 in the third. The Panthers bested the Spartans 5-2. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate during a District 1 3A baseball game between Meadowdale and Snohomish at Snohomish High School on Monday, April 30, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Snohomish won, 3-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Tuesday, March 18

Snohomish and Archbishop Murphy each earned blowout wins on strong pitching.

Snohomish players celebrate during a District 1 3A baseball game between Meadowdale and Snohomish at Snohomish High School on Monday, April 30, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Snohomish won, 3-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Megan Stulc (1) swings during a prep softball game between Stanwood and Jackson at Henry M. Jackson High School on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Mill Creek, Washington. Jackson won, 6-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep softball roundup for Tuesday, March 18

Late runs help push Stanwood past Arlington.

Stanwood’s Megan Stulc (1) swings during a prep softball game between Stanwood and Jackson at Henry M. Jackson High School on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Mill Creek, Washington. Jackson won, 6-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe baseball bounces back with first win of the season

The 2024 Wesco 3A/2A North champs avenged an opener loss with a 10-0 win over Kamiak.

Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Thursday, March 13

Kamiak, Everett girls tennis each pick up opening wins.

Prep softball roundup for Thursday, March 13

Edmonds-Woodway, Archbishop Murphy, and Stanwood all earn run-rule wins.

Prep boys soccer roundup for Thursday, March 13

Alex Plumis’ brace lifted Edmonds-Woodway over Jackson for first season win.

Lake Stevens’ Manny McLaurin delivers a pitch during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Thursday, March 13

Lake Stevens pitched a combined perfect game en route to 16-0 win in opener.

Lake Stevens’ Manny McLaurin delivers a pitch during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Wednesday, March 12

Late runs lift Archbishop Murphy over Monroe baseball in opener

Mountlake Terrace’s Amaya Johnson barely beats the throw home in extras, scoring what would become the game-winning run against Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, March 12

Terrace softball beats Ingraham 29-1 to earn Washington state’s highest score of the night.

Mountlake Terrace’s Amaya Johnson barely beats the throw home in extras, scoring what would become the game-winning run against Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer roundup for Wednesday, March 12

Yegor Tarasov hat trick carries Kamiak past Shorecrest on opening night.

Glacier Peak’s Brynna Pukis reaches out for a loose ball during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls’ strong run ends in state semis

The No. 13 Grizzlies to play for third after a 76-38 loss to No. 1 Davis.

Glacier Peak’s Brynna Pukis reaches out for a loose ball during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood's Ellalee Wortham takes the ball down the court during the 3A girls quarterfinal game against Garfield on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Turnovers thwart Stanwood girls’ state title hopes

The Spartans turned the ball over 22 times in a quarterfinal loss to Garfield.

Stanwood's Ellalee Wortham takes the ball down the court during the 3A girls quarterfinal game against Garfield on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe's Isaiah Kiehl fights through contact for a layup during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game against Mt. Spokane at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Historic Monroe boys season ends in state round of 12

A 48-39 loss to Mt. Spokane marked the end of Monroe’s first state run since 2011.

Monroe's Isaiah Kiehl fights through contact for a layup during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game against Mt. Spokane at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Jo Lee makes a contested layup during a Feb. 28, 2025 4A state playoff game against West Valley at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

GP boys stumble in opening round, lose to Rams

The Grizzlies had no answers for the Rams’ stars in a 59-55 loss.

Glacier Peak's Jo Lee makes a contested layup during a Feb. 28, 2025 4A state playoff game against West Valley at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
The Shorecrest boys basketball starters huddle during a Feb. 28, 2025 3A state playoff game against Liberty at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys eliminated in state second round

The Scots fell to Liberty 64-59 after a late comeback attempt.

The Shorecrest boys basketball starters huddle during a Feb. 28, 2025 3A state playoff game against Liberty at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut has the ball stripped by Garfield defenders during a Feb. 25, 2025 state playoff game at Shorecrest High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Shorecrest girls fall in state opening round on late run

Four-peat state champion Garfield musters a 19-3 push late to secure a 50-46 comeback win.

Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut has the ball stripped by Garfield defenders during a Feb. 25, 2025 state playoff game at Shorecrest High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Meadowdale defenders force a loose ball on Snohomish during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Meadowdale defenders force a loose ball on Snohomish during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

“Throw the seeds out the window:” Monroe girls roll to state

Sharpshooting from Brooklyn Krache powered the No. 7 Bearcats’ 57-48 district comeback win.

Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls pull away late, secure state berth

Samantha Thoma’s 19 rebounds kept the Grizzlies in control during a back-and-forth 64-49 win.

Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)