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Stanwood hires Garrett Glick as new boys basketball coach

Glick takes over for Josh Thayer, who coached the team the past three seasons.

Jackson’s Class 4A state-championship softball team led the Timberwolves to the Herald Athletic Cup. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2023-24 Herald Athletic Cup: Jackson reclaims 1st place

The Timberwolves are back on top of the competition that rewards overall high school athletic success.

Jackson’s Class 4A state-championship softball team led the Timberwolves to the Herald Athletic Cup. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior Cole Balen poses for a photo after winning the Class 2A boys singles title at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle on May 25, 2024. Balen never dropped a set in any of his four matches and was the only Snohomish County competitor to win first place this season. (Photo courtesy Kathy Kenny)

Baseline-hitting Balen: Murphy’s first state tennis champion

After placing seventh in doubles last year, Balen claimed the singles title without dropping a set.

Archbishop Murphy senior Cole Balen poses for a photo after winning the Class 2A boys singles title at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle on May 25, 2024. Balen never dropped a set in any of his four matches and was the only Snohomish County competitor to win first place this season. (Photo courtesy Kathy Kenny)
Snohomish’s Hannah Siegler becomes emotional after striking out in the final inning of the 3A state softball championship game against Auburn Riverside on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish softball falls in 3A state championship game

The Panthers lose 11-6 to Auburn Riverside, marking their second straight championship-game defeat.

Snohomish’s Hannah Siegler becomes emotional after striking out in the final inning of the 3A state softball championship game against Auburn Riverside on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish players move their teamname up the bracket after a 3A softball game between Snohomish and Seattle Prep at the regional athletic complex in Lacey, Washington on Friday, May 24, 2024. Snohomish won, 8-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish softball advances to state semifinals

Abby Edwards’ pitching, Camryn Sage’s hitting lifts Snohomish to an 8-0 quarterfinal win over Seattle Prep.

Snohomish players move their teamname up the bracket after a 3A softball game between Snohomish and Seattle Prep at the regional athletic complex in Lacey, Washington on Friday, May 24, 2024. Snohomish won, 8-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett’s Ndayiragije claims Class 3A boys high jump title

The favorite cleared 6-8 to highlight locals on day one of the track and field championships.

Stanwood’s Chisman, Jackson’s Park claim state golf titles

Conrad Chisman wins the Class 3A boys championship, Chanyoung Park wins the Class 4A girls title.

Shorewood’s Rylie Gettmann is one of the favorites in Class 3A girls singles at the state tennis tournaments, which happen at various locations this weekend. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 state boys and girls tennis preview

Jackson’s Ben Lee and Shorewood’s Rylie Gettmann are among the top local contenders.

Shorewood’s Rylie Gettmann is one of the favorites in Class 3A girls singles at the state tennis tournaments, which happen at various locations this weekend. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje crosses the finish line in the Boys 4x100 during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 state track and field preview

Here’s the list of local state qualifiers with top-10 marks in their classification.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje crosses the finish line in the Boys 4x100 during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson players react to beating Kamiak to win the 4A district championship on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson players react to beating Kamiak to win the 4A district championship on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish's Hannah Wells, right, celebrates during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish's Hannah Wells, right, celebrates during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Abby Edwards pitches during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal game against Monroe on Tuesday at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett. Edwards pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts as the top-seeded Panthers won 5-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Abby Edwards pitches during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal game against Monroe on Tuesday at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett. Edwards pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts as the top-seeded Panthers won 5-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
The Shorewood boys soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Class 3A District 1 trophy Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. The Stormrays topped Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
The Shorewood boys soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Class 3A District 1 trophy Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. The Stormrays topped Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Toshi Gilginas bats during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal baseball game between the Warriors and Monroe on Tuesday at Funko Field. Edmonds-Woodway won 8-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Toshi Gilginas bats during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal baseball game between the Warriors and Monroe on Tuesday at Funko Field. Edmonds-Woodway won 8-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Sultan boys basketball coach Nate Trichler talks to his team during a timeout on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. Trichler is stepping down after 24 years coaching the Turks. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan boys basketball coach Nate Trichler steps down

Trichler served 24 seasons as head coach, helping to transform the Turks into 2A and 1A contenders.

Sultan boys basketball coach Nate Trichler talks to his team during a timeout on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. Trichler is stepping down after 24 years coaching the Turks. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Monroe Bearcats swarm goalkeeper Brandon Alonso after he helped the team seal a victory during a 3A District soccer match against Everett that went to PKs on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Goalkeeper Alonso helps Monroe top Everett in penalty kicks

The Bearcats prevailed 2-1 (7-6 in PKs) to advance in the Class 3A District 1 tournament.

The Monroe Bearcats swarm goalkeeper Brandon Alonso after he helped the team seal a victory during a 3A District soccer match against Everett that went to PKs on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Jaeden Sajec (8) throws the ball during a softball game between Meadowdale and Marysville Getchell on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. Meadowdale won, 12-9. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Cantu’s two homers push Meadowdale past Marysville Getchell

“Contagious” hitting sparks a seven-run fourth-inning rally as the Mavericks prevail 12-9.

Meadowdale’s Jaeden Sajec (8) throws the ball during a softball game between Meadowdale and Marysville Getchell on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. Meadowdale won, 12-9. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Matt Raney stands in front of a group of children in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa in 2011. The Raney family began their nonprofit organization, Adventure Soccer, in 2003 in Snohomish County, and they expanded their work into Africa in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Matt Raney)

From trash to treasure: Matt Raney’s soccer journey

Raney, a member of the storied local soccer family, is using his sport to help vulnerable kids.

Matt Raney stands in front of a group of children in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa in 2011. The Raney family began their nonprofit organization, Adventure Soccer, in 2003 in Snohomish County, and they expanded their work into Africa in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Matt Raney)
Left to right, coaches Liam Raney, Matt Raney, and Kieren Raney watch during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

How the Raney family became synonymous with soccer in Snohomish County

Over three generations, the family has made a name for itself — on the field and the sidelines — both locally and beyond.

Left to right, coaches Liam Raney, Matt Raney, and Kieren Raney watch during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)