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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27), cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21), defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and safety Coby Bryant (8) convene during Seahawks OTAs on Monday June 2, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks defense sets high standard: ‘We want to be No. 1’

RENTON — The Seattle Seahawks’ offense looks much different than it did this time last year. New quarterback,…

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 25-31

The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 25-31. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Kimberly Beard of King's prepares to release a throw during the Washington Hammer State Championships at The Evergreen State College in Olympia on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

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King’s Kimberly Beard wins state hammer throw title

OLYMPIA — Kimberly Beard of King’s High School dominated the girls division at the Washington Hammer State Championships…

Simon VanderWel of King's throws the shot put during the May 29-31, 2025 Class 1A state track and field meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima.  (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

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King’s wins boys and girls state high school track titles

YAKIMA — King’s High School brought home two state titles on Saturday, winning both the boys and girls…

Everett AquaSox catcher Andrew Miller prepares to bat against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on June 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox flex muscles in 13-4 victory over Spokane

EVERETT — Powered by five home runs, including three consecutively, the Everett AquaSox blasted their way past the…

Lake Stevens junior Keira Isabelle Tupua winds up to throw the discus at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Keira Isabelle Tupua overcomes family turmoil at track & field state

The Lake Stevens junior places top four in two events while missing her biggest supporter.

Shorecrest senior Jackson Sketchley winds up for his third attempt, where he set the winning mark of 194 feet-eight inches, in the 3A Boys Javelin Throw at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Shorecrest’s Sketchley wins 3A Boys Javelin at state

The senior is the lone 3A boys athlete from the area to win a title.

Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev and Daniel Bruno runs after the ball during the 3A state championship game against Mercer Island on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood “family” comes up short in state title game

The Stormrays couldn’t finish a late rally in a 3-2 loss to Mercer Island.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje, left, receives the baton from Isaiah Owens in the 4A boys 4x100 relay final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak’s Ganje goes three-for-three on podium

Glacier Peak boys, Lake Stevens girls 4x100 each place second at 4A state track championships.

Runners pass by the stands at Mt. Tahoma high school in the 3A girls 3200 meter final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood’s Enriquez claims girls 3A pole vault crown

The senior is the lone 3A girls athlete from the area to win a title.

Kamiak’s Miller Warme yells as he crosses the finish line in the 4A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kamiak’s Warme, Arlington’s Scott take third in 4A Track

The Knights hurdler and Eagles thrower were two of seven area athletes to reach podium.

Shorewood’s Jaden Marlow looks to his left as he crosses the finish line in the 3A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood’s Marlow earns two top-four places at state track

The junior takes fourth in the 110 hurdles and third in the pole vault.

Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev takes a penalty kick during the 3A state semifinal game against Ingraham on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Genadiev nets hat trick, Shorewood advances to title game

Niki Genadiev scored all of No. 1 Shorewood’s goals in a 3-1 state semis win over No. 12…

Everett's Colt Emerson (1) celebrates with Lazaro Montes after the infielder's sacrifice fly lifted the AquaSox to a win in the 10th inning at Funko Field on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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Colt Emerson Walks Off Spokane in 10

The Everett AquaSox overcome a 5-run deficit, win in extra innings.

The New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives against the Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (Al Bello / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Jalen Brunson gives Knicks new life against the Pacers

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson was being picked on defensively by the Indiana Pacers and picked apart by…

Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)

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Silvertips reach terms with second-round draft choice

Owen Murray, the 31st overall pick, signs a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) loses control of the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Thunder, after the Wolves had already lost control of the game. (Jeff Wheeler / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

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Thunder storm into NBA Finals

OKLAHOMA CITY — The polite reaction to what unfolded Wednesday night in America’s heartland would be to salute…

Everett AquaSox first baseman Brandon Eike gets set defensively against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Wednesday May 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)

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Sox hitters go cold against Spokane

EVERETT — The Everett AquaSox fell to the Spokane Indians 10-2 in front of 1,362 fans at Funko…

Jackson baseball players cheer before starting their next exercise during practice on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Jackson baseball’s bond of ‘brothers’ carries team to semis

The Timberwolves will play Friday for a spot in the Class 4A title game.

Reid Nicol signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips alongside his family on May 28, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Everett Silvertips)

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Silvertips sign top draft pick Reid Nicol

Everett selected the 15-year-old center with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 Draft on May 7.