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Members of the Lake Stevens football team (top left), Marysville Pilchuck's Alivia White (top right), Shorewood's Hunter Tibodeau (bottom left), and the Jackson softball team all won state championships during the 2022-23 school year. (Herald file photos)

The 2022-23 local state champions list

With the school year coming to a close, we look back at all the local team and individual state champions for the 2022-23 sports season.

Members of the Lake Stevens football team (top left), Marysville Pilchuck's Alivia White (top right), Shorewood's Hunter Tibodeau (bottom left), and the Jackson softball team all won state championships during the 2022-23 school year. (Herald file photos)
Lake Stevens coach Randy Edens directs his team during a game against Arlington on Dec. 6, 2019, in Arlington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Longtime Lake Stevens girls basketball coach Edens steps away

The Marysville Pilchuck graduate announces he’s taking the same position at Issaquah after 18 successful seasons with the Vikings.

Lake Stevens coach Randy Edens directs his team during a game against Arlington on Dec. 6, 2019, in Arlington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Everett Public Schools athletes of the year Jackson's Sylas Williams (left) and Cascade's Abby Surowiec (right) with Superintendent Ian Saltzman at the Everett Public Schools athletics awards banquet Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Everett Public Schools)

Student-athletes honored at Everett Public Schools banquet

Jackson’s Sylas Williams and Cascade’s Abby Surowiec were named the athletes of the year at the annual awards ceremony.

Everett Public Schools athletes of the year Jackson's Sylas Williams (left) and Cascade's Abby Surowiec (right) with Superintendent Ian Saltzman at the Everett Public Schools athletics awards banquet Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Everett Public Schools)
Lake Stevens’ Cole Becker celebrates a touchdown with teammates after putting his team up against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

2022-23 Herald Athletic Cup: Lake Stevens captures 1st place

The Vikings win the competition, which rewards local high schools for their overall athletic success, for the second straight year.

Lake Stevens’ Cole Becker celebrates a touchdown with teammates after putting his team up against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Hammer throw.

Local trio shines in high school hammer throw finals

Adrianna Coleman and Kimberly Beard place 1-2 in the women’s portion, and Calvin Gutierrez takes 2nd in the men’s championship.

Hammer throw.
Lake Stevens’ Grant Buckmiller takes a peek at the clock as he runs to the title in the 4A boys 200 meter dash during the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State track: Lake Stevens sprinter Buckmiller blazes to multiple titles

Also, Kamiak’s Kalia Estes and Jaedyn Chase claim championships and more on local title winners and state placers.

Lake Stevens’ Grant Buckmiller takes a peek at the clock as he runs to the title in the 4A boys 200 meter dash during the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Jaquan Means reacts to winning heat 3 of the boys 110 meter hurdle finals at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on Friday, May 26, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State track roundup: Kamiak’s Means wins 4A 110m hurdles title

Wesco runners finish with the top three times in the event, plus a roundup of the rest of the local action from Day 2.

Kamiak’s Jaquan Means reacts to winning heat 3 of the boys 110 meter hurdle finals at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on Friday, May 26, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Brothers Cole Balen and Sean Balen will be competing together in doubles at the Class 2A boys state tennis tournament for Archbishop Murphy High School. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy brothers’ bond leads to state tennis berth

Sean and Cole Balen qualified for the 2A tournament in doubles, becoming the first Murphy tennis players to ever make state.

Brothers Cole Balen and Sean Balen will be competing together in doubles at the Class 2A boys state tennis tournament for Archbishop Murphy High School. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Lake Stevens boys 4x400 relay team huddle up after finishing first in their race, securing an overall state title Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State track and field preview: A look at the top-ranked local athletes

A list of every local state qualifier with a top-five time or mark in their respective classification.

The Lake Stevens boys 4x400 relay team huddle up after finishing first in their race, securing an overall state title Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State golf roundup: Cedarcrest’s Giffin rolls to 2A girls title

The standout senior fires a second-straight 69 to finish seven shots ahead of her nearest competitor.

Scenes during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Lake Washington at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue on Saturday May 20, 2023. Lake Washington won, 6-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Terrace’s postseason runs end with loss to Lake Washington

The magic runs out for the 13th-seeded Hawks in a 6-0 loss to the No. 4 Kangs in the second round of the 3A state tournament.

Scenes during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Lake Washington at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue on Saturday May 20, 2023. Lake Washington won, 6-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood players line up before the start of a state baseball game against Timberline on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

Shorewood can’t overcome Timberline rally, ousted in 2nd round

The Stormrays tie the game in the fifth, but the Blazers push across four runs in the sixth and hang on for a 7-3 win.

Shorewood players line up before the start of a state baseball game against Timberline on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway starting pitcher Dylan Schlenger works his way out of a jam against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball state tournament capsules

A look at all six local teams competing in state tournament games on Saturday.

Edmonds-Woodway starting pitcher Dylan Schlenger works his way out of a jam against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cascade players celebrate during a game between Everett and Cascade at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Cascade won in the ninth inning, 16-15. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Cascade outlasts Everett in slugfest, secures state berth

The Bruins defeat the Seagulls 16-15 in nine innings in a winner-to-state, loser-out game of the 3A District 1 Tournament.

Cascade players celebrate during a game between Everett and Cascade at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Cascade won in the ninth inning, 16-15. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Snohomish at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Snohomish won, 4-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish blanks Terrace to capture district softball title

Skyla Bristol spins a two-hit shutout as the top-seeded Panthers beat third-seeded Mountlake Terrace 4-0.

Snohomish players celebrate during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Snohomish at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Snohomish won, 4-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Stanwood tops Marysville Getchell, earns state softball berth

The 12th-seeded Spartans’ surprising run through the district tournament ends with a 12-1 win and first state appearance since 2010.

Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Camryn Sage takes a hack while batting against Stanwood during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish secures 8th consecutive state berth with wins at districts

The Panthers pull away for wins over Everett and Stanwood to reach the Class 3A District 1 title game.

Snohomish’s Camryn Sage takes a hack while batting against Stanwood during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace pitcher Ellie Gilbert jumps in the air after sealing an extra-inning victory over Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Terrace punches ticket to state with win over Cascade in extras

The Hawks drive in six runs with two outs and recover from late a five-run Cascade rally.

Mountlake Terrace pitcher Ellie Gilbert jumps in the air after sealing an extra-inning victory over Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood players celebrate their victory over Mount Vernon in the 3A District Championship match on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer state tournament capsules

A look at all five local boys soccer teams competing in the state tournaments, which begin Tuesday.

Shorewood players celebrate their victory over Mount Vernon in the 3A District Championship match on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson’s Micah Coleman turns a 6-3 double play after fielding a sharp grounder against Lake Stevens during a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Seedings, brackets released for state baseball, boys soccer

Eleven local teams across baseball and boys soccer begin state tournament action this week.

Jackson’s Micah Coleman turns a 6-3 double play after fielding a sharp grounder against Lake Stevens during a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)