Jonny Farmelo #15 of the Everett AquaSox hits a home run during the game against the Hillsboro Hops on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Eugene walks off AquaSox twice to complete double-header

Emeralds finish Thursday’s suspended game with 9-8 win before picking up 4-3 win on Friday.

Snohomish United’s Nicolas Wiskel pushes the ball past Bigfoot FC goalkeeper Landon Gordon to put Snohomish ahead 1-0 in the first half of a 3-0 win at Stocker Fields on June 26, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Snohomish United men’s soccer gearing up for playoff push

Snohomish shuts out Bigfoot FC 3-0 to remain atop USL2 Northwest on Friday.

Head coach Jedd Fisch of the Washington Huskies reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania. (Scott Taetsch / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Fisch: ‘Trenches-based’ Huskies ready to win in Big Ten

Washington’s emphasis on increased size mirrors football competition in power conference.

King’s Kimberly Beard competes in the U20 Women Hammer Throw at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon on June 19, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

High School Sports

Local track & field athletes star at Nike Outdoor Nationals

King’s Kimberly Beard, Kamiak’s Miller Warme among top performers in Eugene from June 18-22.

Felnin Celesten #5 of the Everett AquaSox scores during the game against the Hillsboro Hops on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Felnin Celesten hits for cycle as AquaSox rally past Eugene

The 20-year-old shortstop goes 4-for-5 with 4 RBI as Everett secures 9-5 win on Thursday.

The Seattle Storm, including Dominique Malonga (left), Mackenzie Holmes (center) and Taina Mair (right), celebrate beating the New York Liberty 99-88 on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

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Storm snap franchise-worst losing streak

Seattle led the New York Liberty for most of a 99-88 win to snap an 11-game slide on…

Braxton Ashcraft of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners fall hard in blowout loss to Pittsburgh Wednesday

Wednesday night didn’t start the way Braxton Ashcraft wanted. He made sure it finished according to plan.

Snohomish’s Mak Dauer poses with her medal and ribbon after winning the District 1 3A singles title on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

High School Sports

Wesco announces All-Conference girls tennis teams

Wesco has announced its All-Conference girls tennis athletes for the 2026 season.

Brandon Eike of the Everett AquaSox takes a swing during a game against the Spokane Indians at Everett Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox win second straight against Eugene

Curtis Washington Jr., Brandon Eike power Everett to 6-4 victory on Wednesday.

Landon DuPont #9 of the Everett Silvertips controls the puck during Game 5 of the Western Hockey League second round against the Kelowna Rockets on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Landon DuPont discusses Michigan commitment, Silvertips exit

The 17-year-old defenseman spoke 1-on-1 with The Herald about his decision on Wednesday.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver, left, shakes hands with former Washington Huskies star Hannes Steinbach after he is drafted 14th overall by the Charlotte Hornets during the first round of the NBA Draft at Barclays Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (Arturo Holmes / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Huskies’ Hannes Steinbach selected 14th in NBA Draft

When we last saw the local NBA team doing something meaningful, they were getting bullied, browbeaten and blown…

Everett Silvertips’ Landon DuPont during the game against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Landon DuPont commits to University of Michigan, departs Silvertips

The Everett defenseman confirms decision to head to the NCAA after two seasons in WHL.

Shorewood’s Tajidin Babayev jumps to head the ball during the 3A state semifinal game against Blanchet on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

Wesco announces All-Conference boys soccer teams

Wesco has announced its All-Conference boys soccer teams for the 2026 season.

Cole Young of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Justin K. Aller / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Cole Young returns home, helps Mariners beat Pirates on Tuesday

PITTSBURGH — It’s no secret Mitch Keller has struggled of late. He put together a good start Tuesday…

Felnin Celesten of the Everett AquaSox hit a home run against the Hillsboro Hops on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox open Eugene series with win

Taylor Dollard shines on mound as Felnin Celesten, Luke Stevenson hit homers in 5-2 win on Tuesday.

Yusleny Rangel (right) spars with Twin Tigers teammate Scarlet Wilson at Master Cho’s Taekwondo in Lynnwood on June 23, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

College Sports

Edmonds College’s Yusleny Rangel balances taekwondo, family, school

The Everett native qualified for the 2026 Collegiate Pan-Am Games in Peru on July 22-27.

Kraken, Bobby McMann agreed to six-year contract extension ahead of free agency. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Kraken, Bobby McMann agree to 6-year contract extension

The Seattle Kraken and Bobby McMann have agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday.

Shorewood’s Jaden Marlow finishes second in the 3A Boys 110M hurdles final during the WIAA State Track & Field Championships on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

Wesco announces All-Conference track and field athletes

Wesco has announced its All-Conference track & field athletes for the 2026 season.

Wyndham Clark of the United States celebrates with father Randall Clark after winning the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 21, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win disappoints the masses

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — It’s uncommon enough to be standing on the first tee with a six-shot lead at…

Weston McKennie (8) of the United States applauds fans after the team’s 2-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Fran Santiago / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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The USMNT has fans dreaming of deep World Cup run

If you’re an American fan and you don’t know what to do with yourself right now, it’s understandable.…