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Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a three point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy girls open season with solid win over Snohomish

Brooke Blachly hits five 3-pointers Wednesday to kick off an anticipated senior campaign.

Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens basketball hosts Australian cultural exchange

The Vikings boys and girls share court and candies with Mount Gambier’s Tenison Woods on Tuesday.

Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl drives the ball down against Edmonds-Woodway junior DJ Karl in the Bearcats’ 61-56 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe boys top Jackson on opening night

Glacier Peak girls, Edmonds-Woodways boys among Tuesday’s winners.

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Arlington girls use big second half to knock off Panthers

Sophomore standouts lead Glacier Peak past Shorecrest.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 23-29

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 23-29. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football advances to state championship

The Vikings hold off Graham-Kapowsin for 44-35 win in the 4A semifinals on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Isaiah Smith runs the ball upfield to the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football dominates way to title game

The Wildcats blast Anacortes 59-17 in Saturday’s Class 2A semifinal.

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State football semifinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football gears up for Anacortes in state semifinal

The Wildcats channel competition, motivation leading up to Saturday’s clash against defending champs.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 16-22

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 16-22. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football tops Sehome in 2A quarterfinals

The Wildcats fend off the Mariners’ passing attack after Gabalis’ pick-six in 52-20 win on Saturday.

Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak football falls to Sumner in 4A quarterfinals

The Grizzlies’ comeback effort against the defending champs comes up short in 34-17 loss on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens rolls to state semis with sweeps

The No. 2 Vikings notched their 10th straight three-set win to advance to the final four on Friday.

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State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Arlington junior Ramon Little (right) runs alongside Stanwood's Max Grennell during the WIAA Cross Country State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. Little won the ambulatory championship in 12:29.2 on the 2.1-mile course, while Grennell competed as a partner in the unified race, which happened concurrently with the ambulatory race. (Photo courtesy Krissy Kolbeck / Arlington Cross Country / WIAA).

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The Ramon Way: Arlington runner wins state title

Little becomes Arlington’s first prep state cross country champion in ambulatory race.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 9-15

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 9-15. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Kamiak sophomore Navami Nambiar (wearing white) and junior Lillian Burgess participate in spin drills during the first girls wrestling practice of the season at Kamiak High School on Nov. 17, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Strength in numbers: Kamiak girls wrestling takes next step

With record turnout to start the season, the Knights begin establishing team culture.