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Arlington junior quarterback Leyton Martin slips one last tackle on a long touchdown run against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten Arlington blows by Monroe in Wesco 3A championship game

Leyton Martin backs a strong defensive effort with four touchdowns in the Eagles’ 45-18 victory.

Arlington junior quarterback Leyton Martin slips one last tackle on a long touchdown run against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kings freshman running back Garrett Hagen tries to cut through the line on a handoff against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 8

The top seven remain unchanged, but a new team breaks in at the No. 8 spot.

Kings freshman running back Garrett Hagen tries to cut through the line on a handoff against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten King’s pulls away in second half, tops Granite Falls

The Knights break a close game open with 31 unanswered points in a 52-28 victory.

Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge takes a reverse handoff to the house against Marysville Pilchuck during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. The play was called back on a block in the back. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 7

Two teams make their debut in our weekly top eight.

Marysville Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge takes a reverse handoff to the house against Marysville Pilchuck during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. The play was called back on a block in the back. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe rolls past E-W for 3rd straight Wesco 3A South title

Blake Springer scores three touchdowns and the Bearcat defense dominates in a 35-7 win.

Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
West Linn’s Ryan Vandenbrink (23) runs with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and West Linn at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. West Linn won, 49-30. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 6

Here are our top 8 local teams after all the action from Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

West Linn’s Ryan Vandenbrink (23) runs with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and West Linn at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. West Linn won, 49-30. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free and runs the ball down the center of the field during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cascade downs rival Everett in Battle of Broadway

Senior Zach Lopez runs for 205 yards and three touchdowns in the Bruins’ 28-14 victory.

Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free and runs the ball down the center of the field during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Leyton Martin points to direct one of his teammates during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

4 games to watch in Week 6 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at the best games the area has to offer, plus a full schedule of the local action in Week 6.

Arlington's Leyton Martin points to direct one of his teammates during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe junior receiver Aaron Clifton checks for defenders while taking a long reception to the house against Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 5

Here are our top 8 local teams after all the action from Thursday and Friday.

Monroe junior receiver Aaron Clifton checks for defenders while taking a long reception to the house against Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Who’s that frog? A local high school tennis player, that’s who

Arlington tennis player Robbie Balderas worked as AquaSox mascot Webbly this season, and the busy junior also runs a landscaping business.

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Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones is pulled to the ground by a diving Nicholas Mouser of Monroe on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Swarming Monroe defense keys win over Terrace in Wesco 3A South showdown

The Bearcats slow down the Hawks’ potent ground game, and quarterback Blake Springer tosses three TDs in a 35-10 victory.

Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones is pulled to the ground by a diving Nicholas Mouser of Monroe on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood players react to their coach bringing them the Stilly Cup on Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington. The Spartans snapped a 12-game losing streak in the rivalry matchup last year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

4 games to watch in Week 5 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at the best games the area has to offer, plus a full schedule of the local action in Week 5.

Stanwood players react to their coach bringing them the Stilly Cup on Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington. The Spartans snapped a 12-game losing streak in the rivalry matchup last year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed is thrown into the air by lineman Dylan Scott after scoring a touchdown against Ferndale on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 4

Here are our top 8 local teams after all the action from Friday and Saturday.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed is thrown into the air by lineman Dylan Scott after scoring a touchdown against Ferndale on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
West Linn’s Ryan Vandenbrink (23) runs with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and West Linn at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. West Linn won, 49-30. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Turnovers cost Lake Stevens in loss to Oregon power West Linn

The Vikings’ run of 35 straight home wins in the regular season ends in an interstate showdown of big-school state champions.

West Linn’s Ryan Vandenbrink (23) runs with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and West Linn at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. West Linn won, 49-30. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jackson High’s Ben Lee lunges to get to the ball against Kamiak on Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022, at the Kamiak Tennis Courts in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys tennis season preview: Players and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top athletes and teams on the tennis court this fall.

Jackson High’s Ben Lee lunges to get to the ball against Kamiak on Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022, at the Kamiak Tennis Courts in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Refs blown call means Lakewood football game will restart in 3rd quarter

The Cougars dispute an incorrectly spotted ball by officials on a penalty-riddled play in the 3rd quarter. The game will resume from that point in Week 10.

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Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard runs their first lap in the girls elite race at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep cross country preview: Runners and teams to watch

Here’s a look at the top boys and girls cross-country runners and teams to keep an eye on this fall.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard runs their first lap in the girls elite race at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck quarterback Luke Shoemaker steps into a pass after avoiding pressure against Marysville Getchell during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. The completion went for a long touchdown to receiver Dominik Kendrick. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 3

Here are our top 8 local teams after all the action from Friday and Saturday.

Marysville Pilchuck quarterback Luke Shoemaker steps into a pass after avoiding pressure against Marysville Getchell during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. The completion went for a long touchdown to receiver Dominik Kendrick. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy races to control the ball Thursday night at Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, Washington on September 22, 2022. The Hawks and Wildcats finished the match with 1-1 tie. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep girls soccer season preview: Teams and players to watch

A look at the area’s top squads and athletes on the soccer pitch this fall.

Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy races to control the ball Thursday night at Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, Washington on September 22, 2022. The Hawks and Wildcats finished the match with 1-1 tie. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Arian Motaghedi (5) runs with the ball during a football game between Mountlake Terrace and Shorewood at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 35-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Arian Motaghedi (5) runs with the ball during a football game between Mountlake Terrace and Shorewood at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 35-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)