Lakewood’s Justice Taylor goes for an acrobatic layup against Sammamish Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 2A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lakewood boys hold off Sammamish to reach Hardwood Classic

The Cougars race out to a big lead early and hold off the Redhawks 61-53 in the loser-out…

Everett’s Ella Sylvester hits a difficult hook shot against Arlington Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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After early losses, Everett never stopped believing in run to state

The Seagulls dropped 5 straight early in the season, but have won 10 of 12 since heading into…

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4 local wrestlers take home state titles at Mat Classic

Glacier Peak’s Jacob Erickson and Karianne Baldwin, Edmonds-Woodway’s Alex Rapelje and Marysville Pilchuck’s Alivia White win.

Meadowdale's Saul Hernandez walks off the mat after beating Stanwood's Mason Ferguson by decision in a 3A 182-pound quarterfinal match at Mat Classic XXXIII on Feb. 18, 2022, at the Tacoma Dome. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

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Mat Classic notebook: 3rd time’s a charm for Meadowdale senior

Saul Hernandez finally breaks through, Lake Stevens sits in 3rd place in the 4A team standings, MP’s White…

Snohomish County's returning state wrestling champions, Alex Rapelje of Edmonds-Woodway (left) and Alivia White of Marysville Pilchuck (right). (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Local pair head to Mat Classic XXXIII seeking repeat titles

E-W’s Alex Rapelje and MP’s Alivia White return to Tacoma nearly two years after their first state-championship victories.

Alington’s Jenna Villa takes the ball up the court against Everett Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington girls hold off Everett to clinch 3A state berth

The Eagles withstand a furious rally by the Seagulls to win 59-51 and advance to the 3A District…

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Stanwood girls knock off Snohomish to earn 3A state berth

Vivienne Berrett poured in 27 points and the Spartans advanced to the 3A District 1 title game.

North Thurston’s Bruce Price attempts to fend off Stanwood’s Mason Ferguson Saturday evening during the 3A Regional 1 boys wrestling tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on February 12, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stanwood takes 2nd, sends 10 boys to state at regional wrestling

A trio of Spartans win individual titles and a pair of Arlington wrestlers take home top spots at…

Jailin Johnson makes a three-point shot during practice at Mariner High School on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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December Athlete of the Month: Mariner’s Jailin Johnson

A Q&A with the junior point guard who was the winner of our December Athlete of the Month…

Lake Stevens' Cori Wilcox looks to shoot with Jackson's Arielle Leavens defending Saturday evening at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington, January 22, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Talented Lake Stevens girls ready for deep postseason run

Led by a standout senior quartet, the seventh-ranked Vikings have “one goal” — a trip to the Tacoma…

Jackson's Drilon Veliu defends with Glacier Peak's Aidan Davis looking to pass Friday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on January 21, 2022. The Grizzles won 57-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Cline’s game-winner lifts GP past Jackson in top-10 showdown

The senior forward buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer as the seventh-ranked Grizzlies secured a 57-54 win.

Stanwood's Kaeden McGlothin yells after stealing the ball from Mountlake Terrace's Adison Mattix to seal the win for Stanwood on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Stanwood pulls out ‘gritty’ win over Mountlake Terrace

The Spartans answered every Mountlake Terrace push in a tense fourth quarter for a 63-62 victory.

Emily Mekelburg, Arlington senior outside hitter,   is the . All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year. Mekelberg averaged 4.6 kills, 1.3 digs and 0.9 aces per set while helping lead the Eagles to a Wesco 3A/2A title and a sixth-place finish at the Class 3A state tournament.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s Volleyball Player of the Year: Emily Mekelburg

The Arlington senior capped a stellar high school career by helping lead the Eagles to a sixth-place finish…

All-Area Offensive Player of the Year Dylan Carson ran for 2,671 yards (eighth in state history) and 46 touchdowns (third in state history) over 13 games this season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Football Player of the Year: Dylan Carson

The Marysville Pilchuck senior flirted with state records with 2,671 rushing yards and a staggering 46 touchdowns.

Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep boys basketball: 2021-22 season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and more for the 2021-22 boys basketball season.

Hockinson's Abby Dombrow, left, and Archbishop Murphy's Reeve Borseth vie for control Saturday evening during the 2A state championship at Shoreline Stadium on November 20, 2021. The Wildcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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All-state girls soccer: Murphy’s Borseth named Class 2A POTY

A total of 15 athletes from Snohomish County were honored by the Washington State Coaches Association.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Brayden Rogers, left, and Dylan Carson take comfort after loosing to Bellevue High Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on November 27, 2021. The Tomahawks fell to the Wolverines 27-3 ending their playoff run. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Marysville Pilchuck’s state run ends with loss to Bellevue

The Wolverines hold the high-powered Tomahawks in check and pull away in the second half for a 27-3…

Arlington's Gage Price leaps over a Marysville-Pilchuck player during the game on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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MP’s ‘overlooked’ defense has been a dominant unit this season

The Tomahawks’ offense gets much of the attention, but the defense is nearly as good.

Marysville Pilchuck running back Dylan Carson slips through the tackle of Yelm defensive back Kyler Ronquillo during a 3A football state quarterfinal game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Yelm High School. Marysville Pilchuck won the game 39-21. (Tony Overman / The Olympian)

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Marysville Pilchuck steamrolls Yelm into state semifinals

Dylan Carson rushes for 427 yards and five touchdowns as the Tomahawks win 39-21.

Arlington's Chloe Lewis, left to right, Emily Mekelburg, Malia Shepherd and Chloe Fochesato celebrate a point against Stanwood Thursday evening during the 3A District volleyball playoffs at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on November 11, 2021.            
(Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Capsules of local teams in the state volleyball tournaments

Lake Stevens, Jackson, Arlington, Snohomish and Stanwood open tournament play this week.