Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar rushes with Glacier Peak’s Hunter Morrison in pursuit at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Highly touted Lake Stevens running back ‘an unstoppable force’

Jayden Limar, a prized junior recruit, has offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas A&M and more.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Darren Johnson-Jones, left, tries to block a pass to Miguel Chavez, right, during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Football Game of the Week

Week 1 of the high school football season is set to kick off this Friday. We want your…

Cascade's Amir Andrews celebrates his touchdown during the game against Kamiak on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Who plays where? Re-setting the prep sports landscape

A look at how local high school sports leagues will look this year as athletics are set to…

Head Coach Tom Tri pulls on his mask as he yells to his players as he Lake Stevens High School football team conducts its first practice, marking the first day of practice for fall sports in the Wesco division, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens High School’s first 2 football games canceled

The Vikings’ powerhouse program was shut down for COVID-19 protocols after 2 players tested positive.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Carson Asper dives to make a catch during a drill at football practice on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: MP takes the field for second day of practice

Photos from Marysville Pilchuck’s football practice on Thursday.

Ruot Deng makes a reception with Nathaniel Marinez defending during practice at Thursday afternoon at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds on August 19, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Day 2 of football practices for Edmonds-Woodway

Scroll down for photos from Edmonds-Woodway’s football practice on Thursday.

Players run through drills during practice Wednesday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on August 18, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep football is back: 5 storylines to watch as practice begins

High school football teams opened the season Wednesday with the first day of practices across the state.

Glacier Peak's Adam Troxel celebrates a fumble recovery with teammate Jackson Hawkins at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on March 12, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Masks off — sort of: State updates school sports guidelines

Vaccinated student-athletes won’t be required to wear masks while participating in games or practices.

Lake Steven's Trayce Hanks makes a catch for a touchdown during the Cougars Championship Passing Tournament at Lakewood High School on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lakewood hosts annual 7-on-7 football tournament

Some of the top schools in the region came out for the event, which included the popular lineman…

Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep notebook: Jackson baseball star picked for All-American game

Also, 2 local high school wrestlers place at the USA Wrestling nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Alivia White is all smiles as her arm is raised after ;inning Connell's Rosa Saucedo-Ramirez in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Local high schoolers set to compete at USA Wrestling nationals

MP’s Alivia White highlights the 18 locals who are slated to take on the nation’s best in Fargo,…

Giselle Dogan of Jackson High School is The Athlete of the Month. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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May/June Athlete of the Month: Giselle Dogan

The freshman point guard poured in 19 points to help her team win its final game of the…

Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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All-Emerald Sound Conference selections from local schools

Student-athletes and coaches from Granite Falls and Sultan who earned all-league honors.

Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)

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MG’s Knight withdraws from MLB draft, is UCLA-bound

Marysville Getchell star and top-100 MLB draft prospect Malakhi Knight will play college ball for UCLA.

Marysville Getchell Malachi Knight claps after making it to third base during the game against Marysville Pilchuck on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What makes Marysville Getchell star an elite MLB prospect?

Malakhi Knight is a projected early-round pick in the MLB draft, which begins Sunday.

Lakewood’s Jakobus Seth during practice on Aug. 28, 2019, at Lakewood High School. (Katie Webber / The Herald)

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Lakewood football standout gives verbal commitment to WSU

Jakobus Seth, the county’s top recruit in the class of 2022, will play left tackle for the Cougars.

Arlington's Keira Marsh attempts a pass with Lake Stevens' Cori Wilcox defending Wednesday evening at Lake Stevens High School on June 9, 2021. The Eagles won 80-71. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 All-Area high school girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area during this abbreviated season.

Aaliyah Collins, Glacier Peak senior, averaged 16 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals in the Grizzles undefeated 9-0 season. Collins will attend Chicago State University in the fall and is The Herald's girl basketball Player of the Year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Aaliyah Collins

The Chicago State-bound senior starred while leading Glacier Peak to a perfect 9-0 season.

The 2021 All-Area boys Basketball Player of the Year, Malakhi Knight, is a Marysville Getchell two-sport star and projected early-round Major League Baseball draft pick. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Malakhi Knight

The Marysville Getchell 2-sport star capped his decorated prep career with another massive season.

Mariner's BJ Kolly attempts a shot over Glacier Peak's Tucker Molina in the third quarter Thursday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on May 27, 2021. Mariner won 64-36. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 All-Area high school boys basketball teams

A look at the top prep boys basketball players in the area during this abbreviated season.