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Matt Raney stands in front of a group of children in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa in 2011. The Raney family began their nonprofit organization, Adventure Soccer, in 2003 in Snohomish County, and they expanded their work into Africa in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Matt Raney)

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From trash to treasure: Matt Raney’s soccer journey

Raney, a member of the storied local soccer family, is using his sport to help vulnerable kids.

Left to right, coaches Liam Raney, Matt Raney, and Kieren Raney watch during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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How the Raney family became synonymous with soccer in Snohomish County

Over three generations, the family has made a name for itself — on the field and the sidelines…

Everett’s Shukurani Ndayiragije participates in the triple jump event during a track meet between Lynnwood, Everett, and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds District Stadium on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Everett’s Shukurani Ndayiragije is leaping toward glory

The senior Seagull has his sights set on state titles in all three jumping events. The state meet…

Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) was selected in the first round, 16th overall, of the NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

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Seahawks select DT Byron Murphy II with first-round pick

Seattle gives defense-minded new coach Mike Macdonald a player who can anchor the unit.

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Prep roundup for Thursday, April 25

Prep roundup for Thursday, April 25:

Seattle Kraken defensemen Jamie Oleksiak (24) and Will Borgen (3) celebrate a goal by center Matty Beniers (10) against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Jeffrey T. Barnes / The Associated Press)

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Kraken leaving ROOT Sports for new TV and streaming deals

Seattle’s NHL games are moving to KING 5 and KONG, where they’ll be free for local viewers.

Arlington head coach Nick Brown talks with his team during a time-out against Marysville Getchell during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington boys basketball coach Nick Brown steps down

Brown spent 18 seasons as head coach, turning the Eagles into a consistent factor in Wesco.

Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford (3) scores on a wild pitch as Julio Rodríguez, left, looks on in the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Mariners put shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day IL

Seattle’s leadoff hitter is sidelined with a right oblique strain.

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird brings the ball up against the Washington Mystics during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Storm’s owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday that Bird has joined the ownership group. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

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Seattle Storm icon Sue Bird joins ownership group

Bird, a four-time WNBA champion with the Storm as a player, increases her ties to the franchise.

Players run drills during a Washington Wolfpack of the AFL training camp at the Snohomish Soccer Dome on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Arena football is back in Everett

The Washington Wolfpack make their AFL debut on the road Saturday against the Oregon Black Bears.

UCLA pass rusher Laiatu Latu, left, pressures Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 11, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Latu is the type of player the Seattle Seahawks may target with their first-round pick in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

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Predicting who Seahawks will take with their 7 draft picks

Expect Seattle to address needs at edge rusher, linebacker and interior offensive line.

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Prep roundup for Wednesday, April 24

Prep roundup for Wednesday, April 24:

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez connects for a two-run home run next to Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim and umpire Mark Carlson during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. It was Rodriguez’s first homer of the season. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Finally! Julio Rodriguez hits first homer of season

It took 23 games and 89 at bats for the Mariners superstar to go yard.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) is taken off the field after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The former first-round pick is an example of the Seahawks failing to find difference makers in recent NFL drafts. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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A reason Seahawks have 1 playoff win since 2016? Drafting

The NFL draft begins Thursday, and Seattle needs to draft better to get back to its winning ways.

Lake Stevens pitcher Charli Pugmire high fives first baseman Emery Fletcher after getting out of an inning against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens tops Glacier Peak in key softball encounter

The Vikings strung together a three-run rally in the fifth inning to prevail 3-0.

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Prep roundup for Tuesday, April 23

Prep roundup for Tuesday, April 23:

Shorewood and Cascade players all jump for a set piece during a boys soccer match on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Shorewood shuts out Cascade 4-0 in boys soccer

Nikola Genadiev’s deliveries help tally another league win for the Stormrays.

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Prep roundup for Monday, April 22

Prep roundup for Monday, April 22:

Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s status remains in question after the team missed the playoffs. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes

Ron Francis was mum about coach Dave Hakstol’s status after Seattle missed the playoffs.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for April 15-21

The Athlete of the Week nominees for April 15-21. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…