Sisters Kiana and Malia Schroeder, who will be representing Lakewood High School at state, stand back to back in front of their school Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Sisters lead charge for rising Lakewood girls golf team

State-bound Cougars Kiana and Malia Schroeder make up a strong 1-2 punch for the Northwest Conference champions.

Cascade’s Abby Surowiec drives the ball against Arlington Tuesday, May 17, 2022, during a Class 3A District 1 matchup at the Phill Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Miraculous comeback: Cascade seals state berth with walk-off grand slam

Ashlyee Bloch hits the game-winner as the Bruins rally from a 10-run deficit to beat Arlington.

Snohomish’s Skyla Bristol watches the ball fly after getting a hit against Everett Tuesday, May 17, 2022, during a Class 3A District 1 matchup at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish softball clinches state berth with win over Everett

The Panthers prevail to beat the Seagulls 15-14 in a back-and-forth district semifinal.

Stanwood’s Mason Goodson looks down to home plate while pitching against Meadowdale Saturday, May 14, 2022, during a 3A district matchup at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stanwood baseball reaches state for just 3rd time in history

The Spartans beat Meadowdale 6-4 to clinch their first state berth since 1998.

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Terrace routs Mt. Vernon to reach state baseball tournament

The Hawks win 11-1 in five innings in a winner-to-state, loser-out 3A District 1 Tournament game.

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Lynnwood outlasts Edmonds-Woodway in pitcher’s duel to win district title

Mason Lane delivered the walk-off hit in the eighth inning for a 1-0 win.

Monroe's Rafael Garnica goes up for a header during a game March 18 in Arlington. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Culture shift leads to big turnaround for Monroe boys soccer

After many years of losing, the Bearcats are hoping to earn the program’s first state berth in 20…

Stanwood’s Jordin Lee puts his body behind a throw to home against Archbishop Murphy Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stanwood tops Murphy to clinch first league title since 1998

The red-hot Spartans close the regular season with 6 straight wins and a milestone achievement.

Arlington’s Tyler Rusko catches a ground ball while Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock slides into second base during the game on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Monroe rides big 5th inning to key win over Arlington

The Bearcats beat the Eagles 11-6 to move into a three-way tie for second place in the crowded…

Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett attempts over Arlington defense Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

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February Athlete of the Month: Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett

The 6-foot-4 junior was a force on offense and defense for a Spartans team that reached the final…

Glacier Peak’s Mason Divinney delivers a pitch against Kamiak Friday, April 15, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak tops Kamiak in Wesco 4A rubber match

The Grizzlies earn a key win, 8-4, in the third game of the week between the two teams.

Kale Hammer pitches against Marysville-Getchell at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on April 7, 2022.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Hammer has been nails this season for Snohomish baseball

Panthers junior Kale Hammer has a 0.00 ERA through five starts and is striking out nearly two batters…

Bobby Siebers, senior at Glacier Peak, is The Daily Herald’s Player of the Year (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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2021-22 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Bobby Siebers

The Glacier Peak senior was a prolific scorer this past season, but also not afraid to do the…

Devin Gilbert, Cascade Junior is the January Athlete of the Month. Photographed in Everett, Washington on March 14, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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January Athlete of the Month: Cascade’s Devin Gilbert

The junior forward had a breakout campaign while leading the Bruins to their best season in years.

Keira Marsh (top left), Blake Conyers (top right), Baylor Thomas (bottom left) and Bobby Siebers were all selected to all-state games by Washington coaches associations. (Herald file)

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Prep notebook: 12 locals picked for all-state hoops games

Plus, a Lakewood duo earns Northwest Conference honors and Arlington’s AD is recognized for his efforts.

Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Meegan gets blocked by Mt. Spokane’s Andrew Rayment Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace boys’ title hopes dashed by Mt. Spokane

The Wildcats dominate the paint en route to a 70-45 quarterfinal victory over the Hawks at the Tacoma…

Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett tries to back down a defender against Mead Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stanwood girls fade in 4th in loss to top-ranked Mead

The Spartans give the No. 1-seed Panthers a stiff battle, but lose 52-33 in the 3A girls state…

Mountlake Terrace's Zaveon Jones goes for a shot attempt with Timberline's Alex Tichenor trailing Wednesday afternoon in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace boys down Timberline, reach quarterfinals

In a game filled with runs by both teams, the Hawks prevail 65-62 to advance at the 3A…

Stanwood's bench the action of the floor against Auburn Wednesday evening in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. The Spartans advance with their 53-39- victory over the Trojans. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stanwood girls overcome choppy start, beat Auburn to advance

The Spartans pull away in the second half to win 53-39 and will face No. 1 Mead in…

Mountlake Terrace's Mason Towne reacts to a score during the game against Kelso on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Terrace boys rally from big deficit, beat Kelso to advance

The Hawks trailed by 14 in the third quarter, but came back to force OT and earned a…