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Jackson players mob sophomore pitcher Sam Craig after he struck out the final batter for a complete game shutout victory over Lake Stevens in a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson wins pitchers’ duel over Lake Stevens to reach state

Sophomore Sam Craig outduels Vikings ace Wyatt Queen as the Timberwolves win 1-0 in a bi-district tournament loser-out game.

Jackson players mob sophomore pitcher Sam Craig after he struck out the final batter for a complete game shutout victory over Lake Stevens in a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Wyatt Tilton gets his team pumped up before the the Stilly Cup against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WIAA seeks to rebalance 3A and 4A classifications

The new parameters could mean local schools such as Cascade and Arlington may move to 4A during the next reclassification cycle.

Arlington’s Wyatt Tilton gets his team pumped up before the the Stilly Cup against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Griffin Potter grabs Rominic Quiban after Quiban stole home for the eventual winning run against Shorewood in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Steal of home in 7th propels Mountlake Terrace to state berth

Rominic Quiban swipes the game-winning run as the Hawks top Shorewood 6-5 in the district semifinals to clinch a state berth.

Mountlake Terrace’s Griffin Potter grabs Rominic Quiban after Quiban stole home for the eventual winning run against Shorewood in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jens Simonsen opts to throw to first on a dribbler in front of the mound against Ferndale in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Simonsen pitches no-hitter, Edmonds-Woodway clinches 5th straight state berth

The Warriors cruise to the district title game with a 10-0 victory over Ferndale in five innings.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jens Simonsen opts to throw to first on a dribbler in front of the mound against Ferndale in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish senior pitcher Van Berman strikes out a batter to and the inning during a matchup against Arlington on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Burning desire’ fuels Snohomish baseball as postseason begins

Despite challenging circumstances, the Panthers’ group of hard-working seniors is determined to go on a deep playoff run.

Snohomish senior pitcher Van Berman strikes out a batter to and the inning during a matchup against Arlington on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds’ Kincaid Sund and teammate Alex Plumis celebrate beating Everett to end their season undefeated on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sund’s golden goal lifts Edmonds-Woodway to 1st league title in 20 years

The Warriors rally for a 4-3 double overtime win over Everett to cap an unbeaten regular season.

Edmonds’ Kincaid Sund and teammate Alex Plumis celebrate beating Everett to end their season undefeated on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Faith Jordan celebrates her homer with her teammates during the game against Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak softball earns key Wesco 4A win over Lake Stevens

Senior Faith Jordan has three hits, including a home run, and drives in five runs to help lead the Grizzlies to a 7-3 victory.

Glacier Peak’s Faith Jordan celebrates her homer with her teammates during the game against Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Hayden Villasenor takes a cut at a pitch during a game against Lynnwood on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep notebook: A look at league title chases for spring sports

League titles and playoff positioning is at stake this week in baseball, softball and boys soccer.

Lake Stevens’ Hayden Villasenor takes a cut at a pitch during a game against Lynnwood on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver (6) summersaults through home during a baseball game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Warriors won, 5-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Pitching, timely hitting, stellar defense lift E-W past Terrace

Jens Simonsen allowes just one run and strikes out seven over 6.2 innings as the Warriors win 5-1 in a Wesco 3A/2A South tilt.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver (6) summersaults through home during a baseball game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Warriors won, 5-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Hurdlers run exercises during a track and field practice after school at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The team has over 300 members. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Viking army: Lake Stevens track and field team boasts 344 members

The staggering turnout creates many challenges the Vikings’ coaches are happy to take on.

Hurdlers run exercises during a track and field practice after school at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The team has over 300 members. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington senior Jenna Villa repeats as the Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Jenna Villa

The Washington State-bound senior averaged 22 points and 8 rebounds while leading Arlington to a 3rd straight state semifinal berth.

Arlington senior Jenna Villa repeats as the Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood starter Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball preview: 5 things to watch this season

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school baseball season.

Lynnwood starter Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lakewood High School.

Lakewood hires Adam McShane as new head football coach

The Blaine High School graduate takes over for longtime Cougars coach Dan Teeter who stepped away after this past season.

Lakewood High School.
Jackson’s Sylas Williams (5) shoots the ball during a game between Lake Stevens and Jackson at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Jackson Timberwolves won, 87-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Locals selected for all-state basketball games

Four boys and four girls are set to compete in games this Saturday.

Jackson’s Sylas Williams (5) shoots the ball during a game between Lake Stevens and Jackson at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Jackson Timberwolves won, 87-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lake Washington’s Ava Uusitalo comes down with a rebound against Arlington in the 3A semifinal on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arlington girls’ title dreams dashed by Lake Washington

The Eagles can’t hold off the Kang’s second-half surge and fall 70-64 in the semifinals; Arlington will face Mead for third place Saturday.

Lake Washington’s Ava Uusitalo comes down with a rebound against Arlington in the 3A semifinal on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Samara Morrow takes the ball down the court during the 3A quarterfinal game against Meadowdale on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington girls down Wesco-foe Meadowdale, reach semifinals

The Eagles clamp down on defense to win 61-43 and will face No. 3 Lake Washington Friday with a berth in the 3A title game on the line.

Arlington’s Samara Morrow takes the ball down the court during the 3A quarterfinal game against Meadowdale on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Ellalee Wortham drives to the hoop during the 3A quarterfinal game against Mead on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood girls bounced in 3A quarterfinals by Mead

The Spartans can’t overcome a 17-4 Panthers run in the third quarter of a 62-54 loss.

Stanwood’s Ellalee Wortham drives to the hoop during the 3A quarterfinal game against Mead on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mariner’s Jailin Johnson (2) fights to shoot the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Gonzaga Prep and Mariner at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Marauders fell, 79-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mariner boys can’t overcome slow start in loss to Gonzaga Prep

The Marauders fall behind early and suffer a season-ending 79-69 loss to the Bullpups in the 4A state round of 12.

Mariner’s Jailin Johnson (2) fights to shoot the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Gonzaga Prep and Mariner at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Marauders fell, 79-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep notebook: Locals named to all-state girls soccer teams

Plus, Granite Falls and Sultan winter athletes honored by Emerald Sound Conference, and Lake Stevens football coaches recognized.

Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)