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State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

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

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s response to last week’s off game at Los Angeles is a major key to the rest of the team’s season. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

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Sam Darnold’s response to bad game is key to Seahawks season

Sam Darnold’s steady, unchanged demeanor — during good times and bad — has impressed his teammates in the…

The Everett AquaSox announced promotions and staff additions for the 2026 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox announce front office promotions and additions

EVERETT — The Everett AquaSox Baseball Club announced Wednesday an internal promotion and several staff additions ahead of…

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Kenneth Walker may see increased Seahawks running role

The Kenneth Walker-Zach Charbonnet job share may be ending. Or at least tilting.

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Mariners land on ESPN in MLB new media deal

Major League Baseball announced its new TV deals with NBC, Netflix and ESPN on Wednesday, restructuring its broadcast…

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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Mariners acquire RHP Alex Hoppe from Boston Red Sox

Reliever Tyler Saucedo designated for assignment.

Jorge Polanco had a resurgent season for the Mariners in 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Will the Mariners re-sign Jorge Polanco?

The beauty of the Seattle Mariners is that they need not rely solely on free agents such as…

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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…

First baseman Josh Naylor speaks to the media about his new contract with the Seattle Mariners during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

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Josh Naylor eyes World Series in return to Seattle

The first baseman signed a 5-year contract on Tuesday to stay with the Mariners.

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.

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) make a tackle against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Seahawks prove defense is championship caliber despite loss

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There are and will continue to be questions about quarterback Sam Darnold following his four-interception…

Seahawks guard Gray Zabel (76) for Sam Darnold (14) during Seattle's game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks get a ‘huge positive’ Grey Zabel injury update

RENTON — The news, given how studly and invaluable Grey Zabel has become to their offense and entire…

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.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold prepares for a play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Sam Darnold flops in his biggest Seahawks game yet

Four interceptions key LA’s 21-19 win over Seattle.

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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.