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Monroe's Isaiah Kiehl fights through contact for a layup during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game against Mt. Spokane at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Historic Monroe boys season ends in state round of 12

A 48-39 loss to Mt. Spokane marked the end of Monroe’s first state run since 2011.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 23-March 1

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 23-March 1. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will…

The Archbishop Murphy bench reacts to a shot during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Schedule for this week’s state basketball tournaments

Here are the games that have been scheduled so far for local teams in the state tournament this…

Glacier Peak players huddle during a 4A semifinal game between Glacier Peak and Richland at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Best of Wesco 4A boys set to clash in WIAA Round of 12

In their third meeting this season, Glacier Peak and Arlington will play at the Tacoma Dome.

The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington storms back to surprise Kentwood

The Eagles head back to the Tacoma Dome for a Wednesday Round of 12 game.

Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep girls basketball state playoff roundup and schedule

Glacier Peak, Lake Stevens punch tickets to Tacoma Dome.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin takes the ball down the court during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep boys basketball state playoff roundup and schedule

Arlington boys advance to Dome, will face Glacier Peak.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Cam Hiatt dribbles around a defender as junior William Alseth (12) sets a screen against a Bellevue defender during the Warriors' 66-56 overtime win in Bellevue, Washington on March 1, 2025. Hiatt scored 37 points to propel the fifth-seeded Warriors to the Boys 3A Basketball State quarterfinals. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway boys fend off Bellevue comeback attempt, win in OT

Free throw training pays off for state quarterfinal-bound Warriors in 66-56 overtime win.

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar attempts a free throw during the Boys 3A District 1 Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Slighted Monroe boys make statement, blow past Gig Harbor

The Bearcats’ 62-33 win is their first in the state playoffs since 1994

Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham puts up a shot during the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Wortham, Legg lift Stanwood girls to state quarterfinal

The duo combines for nearly 80 percent of the Spartans’ points in 54-42 win against Seattle Prep.

Monroe junior Tate Hammerquist stands between his grandfather, Martin (left), and father, Trevor (right), in the Monroe High School gymnasium in Monroe, Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. All three played for the Bearcats while they were in high school, as well as Tate's great-grandfather, Stan, who helped Monroe win the 1953 State Championship. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Family Ties: Monroe’s Hammerquist building on family’s legacy

The junior boys basketball player is a fourth-generation Bearcat.

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State playoff basketball schedule

Eighteen area high school basketball teams qualified for the state playoffs this season. Here’s what’s on tap for…

Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut has the ball stripped by Garfield defenders during a Feb. 25, 2025 state playoff game at Shorecrest High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorecrest girls fall in state opening round on late run

Four-peat state champion Garfield musters a 19-3 push late to secure a 50-46 comeback win.

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

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Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Jackson’s Emily Ortiz wins state title after stressful morning

The senior becomes the program’s first state wrestling champion after win at Mat Classic.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a 3-point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep basketball roundup for Saturday, Feb. 22

Brooke Blachly’s 9 3s lead Wildcats to state.

Stanwood senior Jazmyn Legg launches a 3-pointer in the Spartans' 57-49 win against Shorecrest in the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Stanwood girls basketball wins District 1 3A Championship

The Spartans defeat Shorecrest 57-49, making up for recent finals losses.

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe ‘family’ unites to celebrate district title

Bearcats boys basketball tops Edmonds-Woodway 61-56 in the District 1 3A Championship.

Marysville-Getchell senior Bubba Palacol (10) attempts to wrestle the ball from Shorecrest junior Brayden Fischer in Shorecrest's 46-44 win to qualify for a state tournament spot in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Shorecrest boys get redemption, earn state tournament bid

After close loss in District 1 3A semis to Monroe, the Scots defeat Marysville-Getchell 46-44.

Jackson High School freshman swimmer Syunta Lee holds up the plaque from his second win at the Class 4A state meet at King County Aquatic Center Center on Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Barrett)

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Jackson freshman sets record at state swim meet

Syunta Lee wins two events, dominates the 200 individual medley.