Jensen Elsemore, of Jackson, competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Jackson boys swim earns program-best 3rd-place team trophy

No local swimmers capture titles, but the T-wolves put together a strong showing for their best finish in…

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Prep results for Friday, Feb. 18

Prep results for Friday, Feb. 18:

Meadowdale's Saul Hernandez walks off the mat after beating Stanwood's Mason Ferguson by decision in a 3A 182-pound quarterfinal match at Mat Classic XXXIII on Feb. 18, 2022, at the Tacoma Dome. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

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Mat Classic notebook: 3rd time’s a charm for Meadowdale senior

Saul Hernandez finally breaks through, Lake Stevens sits in 3rd place in the 4A team standings, MP’s White…

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Prep results for Thursday, Feb. 17

Prep results for Thursday, Feb. 17:

Lake Stevens’ Jackson Balmer attempts to flip Glacier Peak’s Spencer Dhondt to his back during their match at the 4A sub-regional wrestling meet at Henry M. Jackson High School on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens wrestlers look to send legendary coach out in style

The retiring Brent Barnes enters his final Mat Classic with a talented and highly motivated team.

Arlington’s Trevor Latta wrestles Monroe’s Brian Zebley Jr. Saturday evening during the 3A Regional 1 boys wrestling tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on February 12, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mat Classic preview: Top local wrestlers, teams to watch

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys and girls state wrestling tournaments.

Alex Georgiev swims in the 100 Yard Butterfly during the 4A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. Georgiev won the 100 Yard Butterdly and set a new meet record. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State boys swim preview: Top local swimmers, divers, teams

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys swim and dive state championships.

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Prep results for Wednesday, Feb. 16

Prep results for Wednesday, Feb. 16:

Ferndale’s Jazen Guillory drives through the paint and goes for a layup against Stanwood Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stanwood boys fall to surging Ferndale in district semis

The Spartans lose 72-65 to the Golden Eagles, who clinch their first state berth since 1996.

Lake Stevens' Baylor Thomas (14) with drives to the basket with Eastlake's Kaylia Jackson defending during a Class 4A Wes-King Bi-District semifinal game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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Lake Stevens clinches 4A state berth in tense win over Eastlake

Nisa Ellis hits a go-ahead jumper to lift the short-handed Vikings to a 48-46 bi-district semifinal win.

Mountlake Terrace’s Jeffrey Anyimah gets past a defender on his way to the basket against Arlington during a 3A District 1 Tournament semifinal game on Wednesday at Everett Community College. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Terrace boys fight back, beat Arlington to clinch state berth

Jeffrey Anyimah and the Hawks overcome an early hole and stymie Arlington 51-46 in the 3A district semis.

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Prep results for Tuesday, Feb. 15

Prep results for Tuesday, Feb. 15:

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)

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Arlington girls hold off Everett to clinch 3A state berth

The Eagles withstand a furious rally by the Seagulls to win 59-51 and advance to the 3A District…

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Stanwood girls knock off Snohomish to earn 3A state berth

Vivienne Berrett poured in 27 points and the Spartans advanced to the 3A District 1 title game.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 7-13

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 7-13. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Jackson's Sylas Williams drives with Woodinville's Jamison Atwood defending at Jackson High School Wednesday evening in Mill Creek, Washington on January 5, 2022. The Timberwolves won 76-57. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball postseason update: A look at where things stand

There have already been some surprises. And the action heats up this week, with state berths at stake.

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Prep results for Monday, Feb. 14

Prep results for Monday, Feb. 14:

Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Feb. 3 at Sultan High School in Sultan. Trichler was named the Emerald Sound Conference Coho Division Player of the Year. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Winter 2021-22 All-Emerald Sound Conference teams

Athletes honored in boys and girls basketball and boys and girls wrestling.

Shorecrest’s Sean Neils is congratulated by Edmonds-Woodway’s Mate Pallos for winning the 100 Yard Freestyle during the 3A Boys Districts swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorecrest rolls to 2nd consecutive 3A district swim title

The Scots have weathered practicing outdoors in the cold after their home pool was shut down.

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Prep results for Saturday, Feb. 12

Prep results for Saturday, Feb. 12: