Lake Stevens cheer after a point in the first game as the Vikings beat Mount Si in five sets in a Class 4A Wes-King Bi-District tournament semifinal volleyball matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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New-look Lake Stevens aims for another run at state title

COVID kept the Vikings from avenging their 2019 loss. But Lake Stevens has a reloaded with another talented…

Jakobus Seth runs through chute drills during practice at Lakewood High School on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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From orphanage to star recruit, Lakewood player finds a way

Jakobus Seth was adopted from Haiti at age 6. He has grown into a standout left tackle. Yale…

The Marysville Pilchuck football team beat Garfield 52-21 in a Class 3A first-round state playoff game on Saturday at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

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MP rides dominant ground attack into state quarterfinals

The Tomahawks rush for 538 yards in a 52-21 win over Garfield in the 3A state tournament.

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tight-knit Granite Falls hopes to extend banner season

Led by a close group of seniors, the Tigers are in the state playoffs for the first time…

Lake Stevens' Peri Hoshock sends the ball past Mount Si's Lauren Kremer in a Class 4A Wes-King Bi-District tournament semifinal volleyball matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens clinches state volleyball berth after 5-set win

The undefeated Vikings get pushed by Mount Si in the bi-district semifinals, but find a way to win.

Glacier Peak's Lily Lao, left, and Alexa Sullivan celebrate a one two finish in the 200 yard freestyle Saturday afternoon during the 4A Girls District Championships at the Snohomish Aquatic Center on November 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak races to 4A District 1 girls swimming team title

The Grizzlies finish 101 points ahead of Jackson to capture their first district title since moving to 4A.

Monroe's Mia Grove hugs Snohomish's Mary Clarke for breaking the meet record in the 100 yard freestyle during the 3A District Championships Saturday afternoon the at the Snohomish Aquatic Center on November 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Clarke stars, leads Snohomish to 3A district swim team title

The Panthers sophomore sets Class 3A District 1 meet records in the 100-yard and the 50 freestyle.

Glacier Peak's Ashton Olson and Reggie Valmonte signal a turnover against Skyline Friday night at Veterans' Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on November 5, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak rolls to 4A state football tournament for 1st time

The Grizzlies score two defensive touchdowns and thump Skyline 49-21 to finally reach state as a 4A school.

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Kamiak claims 4A District 1 boys tennis team title

Rounding up the action from the 4A and 3A District 1 Boys Tennis Tournaments.

Granite Falls' Gio Gonzalez grabs the face mask of South Whidbey's Prince Browne as he tries to escape a tackle during the game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Granite Falls clinches first state football berth since 1990

The Tigers rally to beat South Whidbey 13-12 to secure the final state berth from the Emerald Sound…

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 18-24

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 18-24. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Elyse Baker practices with the Lake Stevens High girls soccer team on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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September Athlete of the Month: Lake Stevens’ Elyse Baker

The standout senior is 4-year varsity player and key contributor for the Vikings.

Stanwood's Baylor Hezel, left to right, Olivia Rueckert and Grace Henken celebrate a point against Arlington Thursday night at Stanwood High School on October 21, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stanwood defeats rival Arlington in 5-set volleyball thriller

The Spartans win the back-and-forth match 3-2 and take the inside track on the Wesco 3A/2A league title.

Kamiak's Jullian Notoa runs in for a touchdown as Kamiak led Mariner 28-7 at the half in a football game at Goddard Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Kamiak tops Mariner, earns first playoff berth since 2014

Wesley Garrett scores four touchdowns as the Knights win 41-14 for their 10th straight win overall.

The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy girls soccer team eyes deep playoff run

The undefeated Wildcats have outscored opponents 59-3 so far this season.

Dean Corcoran weaves through teams to announce the penalty during the game against Edmonds-Woodway and Monroe Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Local sports officials fear crisis as numbers dwindle

Officials associations are hurting for bodies as they struggle to cover interscholastic games.

Glacier Peak's Adisen Stratton competes in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Hole in the Wall cross country meet back after nearly 2 years

After being held virtually last year, the 38th edition of the meet will feature over 4,000 runners.

Arlington's Chloe Fochesato, left, and Arlington's Emily Mekelburg celebrate a time out by Snohomish Wednesday night at Arlington High School on September 29, 2021. The Eagles won in straight sets. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arlington sweeps Snohomish in Wesco 2A/3A volleyball clash

Emily Mekelburg and the talented Eagles improve to 6-0 in league play with the straight-sets win.

Archbishop Murphy's Victor Gabalis is chased out of the pocket by Lynden's Elijah Lyons in the first quarter Friday night at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett on September 27, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy’s Week 4 opponent cancels due to COVID-19

The Class 2A No. 6 Wildcats were scheduled to face eighth-ranked Sedro-Woolley.

The Arlington High School girls volleyball team won the Reach the Peak tournament at Glacier Peak High School on Sept. 25. (Arlington Volleyball)

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Prep notebook: Arlington claims title at Reach the Peak tourney

Also, Everett girls hoops has a new coach, and Archbishop Murphy girls soccer is off to a roaring…