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Lake Stevens wideout Cassidy Bolong-Banks turns upfield on his way to a long score against Glacier Peak on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football Week 10 playoff games announced

Seeding committees released the matchups for Class 4A and 3A schools Sunday.

Lake Stevens wideout Cassidy Bolong-Banks turns upfield on his way to a long score against Glacier Peak on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe’s Jack Irwin escapes is tackled by multiple Ferndale players during the game on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe falls to Ferndale in Wesco 3A title game

The sixth-ranked Bearcats turn the ball over five times in a 34-28 loss to the 10th-ranked Golden Eagles.

Monroe’s Jack Irwin escapes is tackled by multiple Ferndale players during the game on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ferndale’s Zach Nielson celebrates after scoring a first quarter touchdown against Stanwood Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood’s bid for Wesco 3A North title falls short against Ferndale

The 3A sixth-ranked Spartans suffer their first loss in a de facto league championship game.

Ferndale’s Zach Nielson celebrates after scoring a first quarter touchdown against Stanwood Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Otto Wiedmann reacts out to block a tackle during the Stilly Cup against Arlington on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A look at the week’s top local high school football matchups

Two league championships are on the line, and unbeaten independent squads look to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Stanwood’s Otto Wiedmann reacts out to block a tackle during the Stilly Cup against Arlington on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Blake Springer drops back and surveys the field against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten Monroe survives scare from Edmonds-Woodway

The Class 3A No. 6 Bearcats overcome a sloppy performance and inch closer to a Wesco 3A South title.

Monroe’s Blake Springer drops back and surveys the field against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jesse Hart gets taken down behind the line of scrimmage against Snohomish on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

League play heats up as teams near the end of their regular seasons.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jesse Hart gets taken down behind the line of scrimmage against Snohomish on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Moses Martin lines up before a play against Marysville Pilchuck on Sept. 2 at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Aaron Benson)

Edmonds-Woodway senior tackles fundraising for local veterans

Moses Martin has dedicated his senior football season to raising money for Heroes’ Cafe, a local veteran outreach organization.

Edmonds-Woodway's Moses Martin lines up before a play against Marysville Pilchuck on Sept. 2 at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Aaron Benson)
Cascade running back Julian Thomas takes a long run to the house for an early score during the Battle of Broadway against Everett on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten Cascade blows past rival Everett in Battle of Broadway

The Bruins continue their winning ways and avenge last season’s loss to the Seagulls.

Cascade running back Julian Thomas takes a long run to the house for an early score during the Battle of Broadway against Everett on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson rallies before the start of meet against Kamiak Thursday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Jackson races past Kamiak in battle of girls swim powers

The Timberwolves win 106-77 in a matchup of two teams that have combined to win at least a share of every Wesco 4A conference title since 2015.

Jackson rallies before the start of meet against Kamiak Thursday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Mountlake Terrace Hawks rally before the match against Archbishop Murphy 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)

After years of struggles, unbeaten Terrace girls thriving in Wesco 3A/2A

The Hawks won just one game during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The rising program hasn’t lost yet this fall.

The Mountlake Terrace Hawks rally before the match against Archbishop Murphy 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)
Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood's Ryder Bumgarner rushes with yardage with Arlington's Trenton Lamie, left, closing in the third quarter Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

Rivalry games and conference matchups highlight Week 5 of the local prep football season.

Stanwood's Ryder Bumgarner rushes with yardage with Arlington's Trenton Lamie, left, closing in the third quarter Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Olivia Hoya swims in the 200 Yard Medley Relay during the 4A Girls State Swim & Dive Championship on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Federal Way, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep girls swim and dive: Athletes and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top high school girls swimmers, divers and teams this fall.

Jackson's Olivia Hoya swims in the 200 Yard Medley Relay during the 4A Girls State Swim & Dive Championship on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Federal Way, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish runs a reverse play against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish pulls away for key league win over Edmonds-Woodway

The Panthers force four second-half turnovers and Mason Orgill runs for five touchdowns.

Snohomish runs a reverse play against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Joe McGinnis (7) eyes a Federal Way defender as he races down the field for a touchdown after recovering a fumble caused by teammate Ashten Hendrickson (66) during a game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Lake Stevens' Joe McGinnis (7) eyes a Federal Way defender as he races down the field for a touchdown after recovering a fumble caused by teammate Ashten Hendrickson (66) during a game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Arlington's Chloe Lewis, facing, leads a cheer for a point against Lake Stevens Tuesday evening at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on September 6, 2022.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep volleyball season preview: Teams and players to watch

A look at the area’s top squads and athletes on the volleyball court this fall.

Arlington's Chloe Lewis, facing, leads a cheer for a point against Lake Stevens Tuesday evening at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on September 6, 2022.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Trey Leckner shrugs after scoring yet another of his five first half touchdowns against Ferndale on Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘It’s so cool’: Glacier Peak routs Ferndale at Lumen Field

Behind five TD passes from River Lien to Trey Leckner, the Grizzlies win 42-14 in a showcase game at the home of the Seahawks.

Glacier Peak’s Trey Leckner shrugs after scoring yet another of his five first half touchdowns against Ferndale on Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell's Carter Schmidt is tackled by Arlington's Caiden Patterson during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

The annual Berry Bowl rivalry game takes center stage Friday night. Glacier Peak gets an NFL experience on Saturday.

Marysville Getchell's Carter Schmidt is tackled by Arlington's Caiden Patterson during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)