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Arlington's Spencer Fischer puts his arm out to block a tackle by Marysville Getchell's Alexander Leach during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington rides 2nd-half shutout to league win over Getchell

The Eagles allow just 66 yards of offense over the final 2 quarters and outlast the Chargers 21-14.

Arlington's Spencer Fischer puts his arm out to block a tackle by Marysville Getchell's Alexander Leach during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens tight end Cole Becker tip-toes down the sideline after a catch during a 4A state quarterfinal game against Gonzaga Prep on Nov. 20, 2021, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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

Three Snohomish County squads face tough non-league challenges, and a Wesco 3A North clash holds early standings implications.

Lake Stevens tight end Cole Becker tip-toes down the sideline after a catch during a 4A state quarterfinal game against Gonzaga Prep on Nov. 20, 2021, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Stanwood’s Michael Mascotti tries a deep ball against Lakewood on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood steamrolls Lakewood in season opener

The Spartans score on their first six drives on the way to a 42-0 victory.

Stanwood’s Michael Mascotti tries a deep ball against Lakewood on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Logan Szarzec outruns the Snohomish defense for a touchdown at the top of the second quarter Friday night at Veteran's Memorial Stadium in Snohomish September 3, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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

A rivalry game, a talent-stocked clash and a pair of local non-league matchups highlight Week 1.

Glacier Peak's Logan Szarzec outruns the Snohomish defense for a touchdown at the top of the second quarter Friday night at Veteran's Memorial Stadium in Snohomish September 3, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Kai Lewis, Archbishop Murphy quarterback, returns this season after suffering a broken leg in Week 2 of last year. Lewis had just won the starting quarterback job before his injury. Photographed in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Murphy aims to rebound with return of QB Lewis from injury

The dual-threat senior missed the majority of the Wildcats’ down season in 2021 with a broken leg.

Kai Lewis, Archbishop Murphy quarterback, returns this season after suffering a broken leg in Week 2 of last year. Lewis had just won the starting quarterback job before his injury. Photographed in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer grabs onto Auburn Mountainview's Joeray Kilgore jersey during the game against Auburn Mountainview on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer grabs onto Auburn Mountainview's Joeray Kilgore jersey during the game against Auburn Mountainview on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s River Lien draws back to pass during practice Thursday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on August 25, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

With a pair of D-I commits and more, Glacier Peak’s offense is loaded

A wealth of offensive firepower has the Grizzlies primed for another state playoff run.

Glacier Peak’s River Lien draws back to pass during practice Thursday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on August 25, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson’s Mohammed Al Ezairej, head coach Mason Siddick and Tyson Beaulieu field questions during the first Wesco 4A media day Monday evening in Everett, Washington on August 22, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson’s Mohammed Al Ezairej, head coach Mason Siddick and Tyson Beaulieu field questions during the first Wesco 4A media day Monday evening in Everett, Washington on August 22, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Kenai Sinaphet takes the hand off from head coach, Dalton Schwetz, during practice Wednesday afternoon at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on August 17, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

‘Fresh start’ for Marysville Pilchuck under new coach Schwetz

The Tomahawks begin practice without longtime coach Brandon Carson, who stepped down following last year’s playoff run.

Kenai Sinaphet takes the hand off from head coach, Dalton Schwetz, during practice Wednesday afternoon at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on August 17, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / 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)

Prep football: 5 storylines to watch this season

A look at some intriguing questions as local high school football practices get underway.

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)
Alington’s Jenna Villa takes the ball up the court against Everett Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arlington’s Jenna Villa gives verbal pledge to WSU

The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game for the Eagles as a junior.

Alington’s Jenna Villa takes the ball up the court against Everett Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jacob Erickson, a three-sport athlete at Glacier Peak High School and Boys Athlete of the Year, stands at his home football field on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021-22 Boys High School Athlete of the Year: Jacob Erickson

Glacier Peak’s three-sport star won a state title in wrestling and was an all-league pick in football and baseball.

Jacob Erickson, a three-sport athlete at Glacier Peak High School and Boys Athlete of the Year, stands at his home football field on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Caden Kaasa, the 2022 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, stands on his home turf Friday, June 24, 2022, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Caden Kaasa

The Monroe senior scored a school-record 29 goals and led the Bearcats to a third-place finish at state.

Caden Kaasa, the 2022 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, stands on his home turf Friday, June 24, 2022, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Merchants’ Cole Cramer, from Arlington, grounds the ball to the left side during a game against the Seattle Blackfins on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Summers in Everett means Merchants baseball

The summer baseball team is back in action for its 48th season under coach Harold Pyatte.

The Everett Merchants’ Cole Cramer, from Arlington, grounds the ball to the left side during a game against the Seattle Blackfins on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / 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)

Lake Stevens captures 4A boys track and field state title

Led by sweeps in the two relay races, the Vikings finish atop the team standings to claim the state championship.

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)
Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles 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 notebook: Arlington boys take 2nd; local individuals win titles

Arlington places 2nd in the 3A boys team standings and a handful of local athletes claim individual state championships.

Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Sean Martelles dives across the finish line at the end of the 4A 110 Meter Hurdles during the state track and field championships on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State track and field: Day 2 notebook

A trio of local hurdlers earn second-place medals

Lake Stevens’ Sean Martelles dives across the finish line at the end of the 4A 110 Meter Hurdles during the state track and field championships on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Aiden Emerson, center, finishes second behind Bishop Blanchet’s William Schneider in the 3A 1600 Thursday evening at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 26, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State track and field: Day 1 notebook

A trio of locals finish with high marks in their respective events and classifications.

Arlington’s Aiden Emerson, center, finishes second behind Bishop Blanchet’s William Schneider in the 3A 1600 Thursday evening at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 26, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Tresley Love grimaces as she leans across the finish line for a photo finish with Sehome’s Jayda Darroch during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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

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

Meadowdale’s Tresley Love grimaces as she leans across the finish line for a photo finish with Sehome’s Jayda Darroch during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)