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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football advances to state championship

The Vikings hold off Graham-Kapowsin for 44-35 win in the 4A semifinals on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Isaiah Smith runs the ball upfield to the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football dominates way to title game

The Wildcats blast Anacortes 59-17 in Saturday’s Class 2A semifinal.

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State football semifinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III shows his My Cause My Cleats choice he'll wear on Monday Night Football to support the Monroe-based Big Heart Big Smile Foundation. (Eric J. Adler / New England Patriots)

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Former Monroe star supports local foundation with NFL cleats

The memory of a 6-year-old life cut short inspires Efton Chism III’s Monday Night football footwear.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) drives to the basket against Gonzaga's Tyon Grant-Foster (7) in the first half of the championship game of the 2025 Players Era Championship Tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Candice Ward / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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No. 7 Michigan streamrolls No. 12 Gonzaga to win Players Era title

LAS VEGAS — The Wolverines delivered a TKO in the first two rounds of the Players Era to…

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Gonzaga races past Maryland, qualifies Players Era championship game

LAS VEGAS — The objective was twofold for No. 12 Gonzaga on Tuesday night against Maryland.

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

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Quandre Diggs returns to Seahawks amid flurry of moves

Quandre Diggs is indeed, as he said, “back home.”

Seahawks guard Gray Zabel (76) blocks for for quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks’ Grey Zabel hard on himself for play at Titans

For perhaps the first time in his meteoric rookie season, Grey Zabel felt “humbled.”

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football gears up for Anacortes in state semifinal

The Wildcats channel competition, motivation leading up to Saturday’s clash against defending champs.

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Tips Week in Review: Everett extends point streak to four games

The Silvertips top Kelowna 6-3 on Friday in their lone game of the week.

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Dave Boling: Gonzaga hits jackpot against Alabama in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — The Zags looked like a million bucks Monday night.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 16-22

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 16-22. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba maintains historic pace in Seahawks win

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans deserve credit. They came into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with…

Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football tops Sehome in 2A quarterfinals

The Wildcats fend off the Mariners’ passing attack after Gabalis’ pick-six in 52-20 win on Saturday.

Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak football falls to Sumner in 4A quarterfinals

The Grizzlies’ comeback effort against the defending champs comes up short in 34-17 loss on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens rolls to state semis with sweeps

The No. 2 Vikings notched their 10th straight three-set win to advance to the final four on Friday.

The Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson follows through on a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago. (Daniel Lippitt / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners to retire Randy Johnson’s number in May

SEATTLE — A big honor is coming for “The Big Unit.”