Site Logo

Taras McCurdie

Lake Stevens junior Tessa Anastasi is The Herald’s 2024 Girls Soccer Player of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

The Herald’s Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Tessa Anastasi

The Lake Stevens goalkeeper recorded 13 shutouts during the Vikings’ historic season.

Sports

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins three, loses one

The Silvertips scored 16 goals and conceded nine last weekend.

Players and coaches for the eighth-seeded Lake Stevens High School girls soccer team celebrate their 1-0 victory against second-seeded Woodinville in the Class 4A state title game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This marked the first state title in program history for the Vikings. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens girls soccer claims first state title

Noelani Tupua’s goal, Tessa Anastasi’s saves propel Vikings over Woodinville.

Lake Stevens players cheer before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

‘Beginning of something glorious, the end of something beautiful’

Lake Stevens girls soccer play Issaquah in state semifinals on Friday.

Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

State volleyball: Capsules for local 4A, 3A teams

A glance at the six area teams competing at the state tournaments.

Snohomish United recently acquired a USL League Two franchise and will field a team in May. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Sardon)

Sports

Snohomish United joins USL League Two

The local soccer organization expands into the pre-professional ranks.

Sports

Tips Week in Review: Everett bests Seattle

Bear, Miettinen earn hat tricks; Silvertips announce new signings.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Sports

Arlington routs Graham-Kapowsin

Caleb Reed’s, Jake Willis’ touchdowns advance Eagles to state football quarterfinals.

Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert tips the ball over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens volleyball scoots past Eastlake

The Vikings rally in final two sets, advance to district championship.

Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua takes a shot on goal during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens girls soccer blanks Richland

Noelani Tupua’s two goals slot the Vikings into the quarterfinals.

Stanwood sophomore outside hitter Harper Neyens hits the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Sports

Spartans volleyball tames Bearcats

Stanwood’s 54 kills help top Monroe for third time and advance to semis.

Sports

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins two, loses one

The Silvertips fall to Tri-City but rebound against Calgary, Red Deer.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Sports

Arlington football plows through North Creek, 56-35

Caleb Reed’s four rushing touchdowns help Eagles advance to state.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens football routs Tahoma, 56-24

Kolton Matson’s four touchdowns help advance Vikings to state.

Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor celebrates after scoring during the 3A district game against Monroe on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Shorecrest girls soccer downs Monroe, 4-1

Olivia Taylor’s two goals help Scots earn fourth-straight state berth.

Sports

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins one, loses one

The Silvertips topped Wenatchee but lost in overtime to Tri-City.

Lake Stevens junior outside hitter Laura Eichert hits the ball over the net for a kill in the Wesco 4A title game against Glacier Peak in Snohomish, Wash., on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The Vikings won in four sets, 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens volleyball claims Wesco 4A title

The Vikings get revenge over GP and down the Grizzlies, 3-1.

Members of the Arlington High School boys cross country team pose for a photo at the District 1/2 Cross Country Championships at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Wash., on Nov. 2, 2024. The Eagles won the 4A team title. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Sports

Teams, runners crowned at District 1/2 XC Championships

Arlington and Shorewood boys, Shorecrest girls teams lift trophies.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Arlington upsets Lake Stevens, 28-14

Eagles claim share of Wesco 4A title by taking down the two-time defending state champs.

Mountlake Terrace players run toward each other to celebrate after scoring a goal during the 3A district game against Stanwood on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Hawks escape Spartans 2-1 in district play-in game

Claire August nets two goals, MLT advances to quarterfinals.