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Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson completes a short pass against Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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2024 Wesco 4A football preview: coaches poll and team information

Lake Stevens looks to fend off newcomer Arlington and win third straight state title.

Arlington’s Kade Hunter runs the ball during practice on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington Eagles soar into Wesco 4A looking to challenge Lake Stevens

A 3A quarterfinal team in 2023, Arlington hopes to prove it can contend for a 4A title.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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2024 Wesco 3A South football preview: coaches poll and team information

Monroe seeks its fourth-consecutive title, Edmonds-Woodway takes on a new coach, Snohomish returns to the North and Lynnwood…

Senior quarterback Logan Manson hands off the football to senior running back Carl Watson III during a drill at the Monroe High School football practice in Monroe, Washington on Aug. 29, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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‘It’s an expectation to win’: Monroe football ready to rule Wesco again

The Bearcats look to clinch their fourth-straight Wesco 3A South title and make another postseason run.

Arlington’s defense stuffs Ferndale running back Talan Bungard on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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2024 Wesco 3A North football preview: coaches poll and team information

With the removal of Arlington, Marysville Pilchuck and the addition of Sedro-Woolley, Snohomish, this season will be a…

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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‘We’re all ready to go’: Stanwood football prepared to prove the underdog story is true once again

After finishing in the bottom half of the Wesco 3A North standings last year but advancing to the…

While practicing fielding and throwing, Megan Dedrick, then 16 years old, runs down and snags a fly ball sharply hit by her dad, Jim Dedrick, at Lincoln Field in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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‘It’s my time to give back’: Megan Dedrick becomes Archbishop Murphy’s new softball coach

The Everett alumna played at the prep and college levels and will lead the Wildcats next spring.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson completes a short pass against Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ Matson among QBs listed in national poll.

The 2023 All-Area Player of the Year was second in the poll as of Thursday morning.

Kamiak High School’s Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. puts on a University of Washington football helmet. Sanchez Hernandez, a three-star defensive end who’s heading into his senior season, committed to the Huskies. (Photo courtesy of Victory Sanchez Hernandez Jr.)

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High school football recruiting: Here’s how Washington’s 2025, 2026 classes are shaping up

TNT sports reporter Jon Manley spoke with national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman.

Kamiak High School’s Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. puts on a University of Washington football helmet. Sanchez Hernandez, a three-star defensive end who’s heading into his senior season, committed to the Huskies. (Photo courtesy of Victory Sanchez Hernandez Jr.)

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Kamiak football star Sanchez Hernandez commits to Washington

The three-star defensive end chose the Huskies over Oregon State, Utah and San Diego State.

Lake Stevens’ Trey Nance deals early in the game during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2024 All-Area baseball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen by the Herald sports staff based…

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) poses for a portrait as The Herald's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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2024 Baseball Player of the Year: Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum

The smoke-throwing senior left-handed pitcher struck out more than two batters per inning.

Everett’s J’aiden Cranwell-Meneses leaves a Monroe defender in the dirt while advancing the ball during a 3A District soccer match on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2024 All-Area boys soccer team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen by The Herald sports staff based…

Shorewood senior Isaak Abraham poses for a portrait as The Herald's Boys Soccer Player of the Year at Shorewood High School on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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2024 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Shorewood’s Isaak Abraham

The Stormrays senior forward led Shorewood to Wesco 3A/2A and Class 3A District 1 titles.

Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku (2) pitches during a 4A softball game between Kamiak and Jackson at Kamiak High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. Jackson won, 9-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2024 All-Area softball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen by the Herald sports staff based…

Jackson senior and UNLV commit Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s 2024 Softball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2024 Softball Player of the Year: Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood

With both her arm and bat, Sherwood led the Timberwolves to their second-straight state title.

Drew Bryson, the new Arlington boys basketball head coach, at Arlington High School on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington taps alum Bryson to continue boys hoops tradition

The former Eagles star succeeds Nick Brown as Arlington’s head coach.

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2024 small school spring all-conference

Here are the 2024 all-conference selections from local small schools. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For…

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Stanwood hires Garrett Glick as new boys basketball coach

Glick takes over for Josh Thayer, who coached the team the past three seasons.

Stanwood's Mary Andelin takes off from the starting line in the Women’s 800 Meter during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2024 All-Wesco girls track and field teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco girls track and field teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For…