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Jackson senior Sylas Williams is the 2022-23 Player of the Year. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Boys Basketball Players of the Year: Sylas Williams

The Jackson forward averaged 23 points and 14 rebounds per game during a dominant senior season.

 

Pictured from left, Zaveon Jones of Mountlake Terrace, Sylas Williams of Jackson, Josiah Pierre of Kamiak and David Zachman of Arlington, along with Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann and Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield, both not pictured, are the boys 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, cat Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 All-Area boys basketball teams

A look at the top prep boys basketball players in the area from the 2022-23 season.

 

Seattle Mariners' Ty France watches his double to center field against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning during an opening day baseball game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France’s 3-run HR in 8th lifts Mariners to win in opener

The key hit backs a brilliant start from Luis Castillo as Seattle shuts out Cleveland 3-0.

 

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Prep roundup for Thursday, March 30

Prep roundup for Thursday, March 30: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BASEBALL Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

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Evergreen Speedway remains closed due the stay-at-home order while NASCAR will run it's first race since the pandemic began on Sunday. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Evergreen Speedway ‘going big’ for 2023 racing season

Some larger vehicles and a grander Summer Showdown are some of the changes coming to the racetrack, which opens its season Saturday.

Evergreen Speedway remains closed due the stay-at-home order while NASCAR will run it's first race since the pandemic began on Sunday. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 29

Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 29: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BASEBALL Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

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Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner (top left), Stanwood's Viviennet Berrett (top right), Lake Stevens' Bella Christiensen (bottom left) and Snohomish's Kale Hammer (bottom right) are all heading to NCAA D-I schools. (Herald file photos)

Local athletes who have signed to play sports in college

A running list of class of 2023 athletes who are set to compete at the next level.

Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner (top left), Stanwood's Viviennet Berrett (top right), Lake Stevens' Bella Christiensen (bottom left) and Snohomish's Kale Hammer (bottom right) are all heading to NCAA D-I schools. (Herald file photos)
Pictured from left, Aniya Hooker of Lynnwood, Adria Lincoln of Monroe, Vivienne Berrett of Stanwood, Jenna Villa of Arlington, Gia Powell of Meadowdale and Bella Hasan of Kamiak are the girls 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 All-Area girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area from the 2022-23 season.

Pictured from left, Aniya Hooker of Lynnwood, Adria Lincoln of Monroe, Vivienne Berrett of Stanwood, Jenna Villa of Arlington, Gia Powell of Meadowdale and Bella Hasan of Kamiak are the girls 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington senior Jenna Villa repeats as the Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Jenna Villa

The Washington State-bound senior averaged 22 points and 8 rebounds while leading Arlington to a 3rd straight state semifinal berth.

Arlington senior Jenna Villa repeats as the Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Silvertips’ Jackson Berezowski (17) moves with the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Royals, 6-4. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

How Silvertips, Winterhawks stack up in playoff series

Injury-depleted Everett finds itself a postseason underdog for the first time in nine years.

Silvertips’ Jackson Berezowski (17) moves with the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Royals, 6-4. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 28

Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 28: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BASEBALL Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

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Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Glacier Peak on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep softball preview: 5 things to watch this season

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school softball season.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Glacier Peak on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: E-W boys soccer downs Murphy, stays unbeaten

The Warriors storm to a 4-1 win and claim their fifth straight victory in league play.

Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)

Community roundup: Roe, White earn All-America nods again

Plus, Jackson alum Justin Limberg places at the D-III men’s swimming nationals, two Silvertips are named all-stars and much more.

Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais pauses in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Mariners finalize 26-man roster before opening day

Seattle will go with no left-handers in the bullpen to open the season.

  • Mar 28, 2023
  • By Ryan Divish The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais pauses in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Prep roundup for Monday, March 27

Prep roundup for Monday, March 27: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BASEBALL Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

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A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez signs autographs before playing the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

It’s Julio Rodriguez’s world, we are just living in it

Everyone wants a piece of the Mariners’ — and baseball’s — newest superstar.

  • Mar 27, 2023
  • Ryan Divish, The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez signs autographs before playing the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 20-26

The Athlete of the Week nominees for March 20-26. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) waves to fans after an overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks during in an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Bobby Wagner returning to Seahawks on 1-year deal

The former Seattle star is reportedly heading back to the Pacific Northwest.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) waves to fans after an overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks during in an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)