Glacier Peak High School state champion diver Claire Butler participates in a meet. (Photo courtesy of Lesa Cole / VNN Sports / Claire Butler)

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Glacier Peak’s Claire Butler claims state diving title

It was love at first splash for the Class 4A champion after injury ended her gymnastics career.

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GP’s Claire Butler, MP’s Jill Thomas win state diving titles

Jackson places fourth at Class 4A state meet on Saturday.

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Stanwood bounces back to claim 3A state volleyball berth

Everett, Lake Stevens win district volleyball titles.

Archbishop Murphy senior Khian Mallang wraps up Olympic freshman Jordan Driskell in a tackle during the Wildcats' 45-13 win against the Trojans in the 2A State Round of 16 at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football pushes past Olympic into quarterfinals

The Wildcats overcome season’s first deficit, respond quickly in 45-13 win on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells in celebration after a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football thumps Kamiakin in State opener

The No. 2 Vikings forced five turnovers in a 55-14 rout of the No. 15 Braves on Saturday.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak proves it belongs, pulls away from Chiawana

Seeded 13th, the Grizzlies beat the Riverhawks 38-18 in Pasco on Saturday.

Snohomish girls soccer midfielder Lizzie Allyn prepare for a free kick during a state round of 16 game against University on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Snohomish girls soccer survives state round of 16

Freshman Jenna Pahre’s second-half goal secures a spot in Saturday’s quarterfinal for Snohomish.

Lake Stevens' Jayden Hollenbeck (18), Blake Moser (6) and Seth Price (4) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State playoff preview: Experts make their predictions

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

Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 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 cruises into district championship

The Vikings gear up for state tournament with 3-0 semifinal win against Mount Si on Thursday.

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Monroe, Everett claim state berths with upsets Thursday

Prep roundup for Thursday, Nov. 13:

Jackson’s Elissa Anderson takes second and qualifies for state in the 100 yard butterfly during the Wesco 4A Girls Swim and Dive Finals on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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State girls swimming championships set

Jackson leads all area schools with 17 entries for Friday’s prelims.

Edmonds-Woodway junior Audrey Rothmier (left) fights for a 50/50 ball against Silas sophomore Allison Conn during the Warriors' 1-0 overtime loss to the Rams in the 3A Girls State Soccer Play-in Round at Edmonds Stadium on Nov. 12, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer exits state playoffs in OT stunner

The Warriors fall 1-0 to Silas on golden goal after dominating possession on Wednesday.

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Monroe volleyball holds off Snohomish in district quarterfinals

The Bearcats overcome third-set stumble, advance to semifinals with 3-1 win on Tuesday.

The Everett volleyball team sets the ball during a district quarterfinal match against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Everett volleyball sweeps Edmonds-Woodway, one win away from State

The Seagulls move onto the district semifinals on Tuesday, close to first State appearance since 2009

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Stanwood volleyball sweeps toward district semifinals

Kamiak, Glacier Peak, Arlington stay alive in 4A volleyball.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-8

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The Shorewood boys cross country team poses with its trophy on the podium after placing second in the 3A State Championship at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy Joel Reese)

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Shorewood boys cross country earn second at 3A State Championships

The Stormrays place three runners in the top 20, finish highest among area teams on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Ashley Fletcher (left), Emma Morgan-McAuliff (center) and Layla Miller celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats’ 3-0 win against Shorewood at Shorewood High School on Oct. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy moves onto state in crossover win

Lake Stevens also clinches a spot at state in the district consolation bracket on Saturday.

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Snohomish girls soccer downs Shorewood for district title

Lake Stevens girls soccer clinches a state berth on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy junior Jack Burns (8 in black) wraps up a Pullman ball-carrier for a third-down stop in the Wildcats' 51-7 win against the Greyhounds in a 2A winner-to-state playoff game at Terry Ennis Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football blitzes Pullman in 2A playoffs

The Wildcats score touchdowns in all three phases, turn fast start into 51-7 win on Saturday.