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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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Which individual state title was most impressive?

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.

Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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“Throw the seeds out the window:” Monroe girls roll to state

Sharpshooting from Brooklyn Krache powered the No. 7 Bearcats’ 57-48 district comeback win.

Meadowdale defenders force a loose ball on Snohomish during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Meadowdale girls clinch state spot, eliminate Snohomish in OT

Meadowdale limits turnovers and weathers multiple Panthers runs to win 61-59.

Members of the Snohomish state-champion 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams, from left to right, Rysen Tuomisto, Torsten Hokanson, Connor Colloton and Owen Collins stand in front of the pool at Snohomish Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy of Anita White)

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Hokanson wins 50 free, leads two Snohomish relays at state

Panthers finish fourth at the Class 3A state swim meet while Shorecrest places second.

Everett’s Mia Cienga gets control of her opponent's foot during the 190-pound 3A girls championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett’s Mia Cienega caps undefeated season with Mat Classic title

The junior wins the Girls 3A 190 championship at Mat Classic XXXVI after two prior finals losses.

Glacier Peak’s Connor Aney reaches around his opponent's back during the 4A boys 285-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Thrice is nice: Aney, Haines win 3rd state titles

Two area boys take state for third time at Mat Classic XXXVI.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua reacts to beating Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep basketball roundup for Thursday, Feb. 20

Lake Stevens girls earn state spot.

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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Glacier Peak girls pull away late, secure state berth

Samantha Thoma’s 19 rebounds kept the Grizzlies in control during a back-and-forth 64-49 win.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a layup during the 3A district semifinal game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Hiatt’s halftime buzzer-beater rallies Edmonds-Woodway

The Warriors cruises to a 67-37 blowout against Shorewood in the District 1 3A semifinals.

Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe boys weather storm, top Shorecrest in District semis

Isaiah Kiehl’s steal in final 20 seconds seals 48-44 win and state berth for Bearcats.

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Prep basketball roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Lakewood boys stun Lynden, Getchell keeps state hopes alive.