Alexis Palmer (left) and Lindsay Arday shares a laugh during warm-ups before running Wednesday afternoon at Lord Hill Regional Park in Snohomish on October 2, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep cross country: GP looks to uphold strong tradition

The Grizzlies’ girls cross country team has won five state titles since the school opened in 2008.

For Marysville Getchell, quarterbacking is all in the family

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For Marysville Getchell, quarterbacking is all in the family

Josiah Koellmer is following in the footsteps of his brothers, Taylor and Caleb, in leading the Chargers.

Everett hires new girls basketball coach

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Everett hires new girls basketball coach

Jeannie Thompson, a 1998 Everett graduate and former Jackson coach, takes over for Luther Weathersby.

Arlington tennis player makes most of second chance at life

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Arlington tennis player makes most of second chance at life

Taras McCurdie was adopted as an infant in Ukraine and wants to ‘make every moment count.’

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Boys tennis preview: 5 storylines to watch

Jackson returns last season’s Class 4A state runner-up in singles.

Prep volleyball preview: ‘A story of redemption’ for Arlington

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Prep volleyball preview: ‘A story of redemption’ for Arlington

The Eagles are looking for ‘big things’ after putting the tumultuous end to last season behind them.

Prep volleyball preview: 5 storylines to watch

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Prep volleyball preview: 5 storylines to watch

Monroe hopes to keep its momentum under new head coach Mati Bishop.

Local prep football players have special talents

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Local prep football players have special talents

Jackson kicker Daniel Yoon and Archbishop Murphy long snapper Tommy Sullivan are top-ranked specialists.

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North Sound Conference football preview: Team capsules

The key players and outlooks for the conference’s six teams.

North Sound Conference preview: Coaching carousel

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North Sound Conference preview: Coaching carousel

Athletic directors find common themes as to why there’s a high turnover of coaches in smaller schools.

North Sound football preview: Coaches poll and storylines

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North Sound football preview: Coaches poll and storylines

King’s and Cedar Park Christian appear to be the team’s to beat

Wesco 3A South football preview: Team capsules

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Wesco 3A South football preview: Team capsules

A team-by-team look at Wesco 3A South

Wesco 3A South football preview: Coaches poll and storylines

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Wesco 3A South football preview: Coaches poll and storylines

Snohomish is favored to become the first back-to-back league champion since 2013.

Justin Albee (left) crashes with Lukas Ramos during practice Wednesday afternoon at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville on August 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Wesco 3A North football preview: MP ‘hungry’ to take next step

After tough losses derailed their playoff hopes last year, the Tomahawks are ready to show they belong.

Marysville Getchell’s Dylan Rice is tackled out of bounds as he reaches for the end zone during the game on Oct. 5, 2018 in Marysville. The Chargers are looking for their first Berry Bowl victory after losing the first seven contests with rival Marysville Pilchuck. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Wesco 3A North football preview: Coaches poll and storylines

The Whatcom County schools are favored again, and two conference teams could use a rivalry-game win.

Wesco 3A North football preview: Team capsules

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Wesco 3A North football preview: Team capsules

A look at all seven squads in Wesco 3A North.

Coupeville to play independent football schedule this season

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Coupeville to play independent football schedule this season

The school cites expected low turnout and concerns over size disparity as the reasons for the decision.

Muhammad Barrow (left) gets a handoff from Jackson Cole during practice Thursday afternoon at Mariner High School in Everett on August 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep football: Mariner wants ‘to be mean’

A talented trio on offense hopes to help the Marauders end their brief postseason hiatus.

Felix tosses 2 scoreless innings in AquaSox’s win

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Felix tosses 2 scoreless innings in AquaSox’s win

The former AL Cy Young Award winner was perfect in his brief rehab appearance in Everett.

Number of top football recruits set to hit field at Lakewood

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Number of top football recruits set to hit field at Lakewood

The Cougars host their annual 7-on-7 tournament Saturday featuring both local and non-local squads.