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Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy football wins first state title since 2016

The No. 1 Wildcats take down No. 2 Tumwater 35-20 for their fourth state title on Saturday night.

Archbishop Murphy’s Hakeim Smalls reacts to getting a stop on fourth down during the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dominant Archbishop Murphy D-line slows Tumwater attack

Banged up, determined Wildcats’ ‘dogs’ plays big role in state football title Saturday

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens falls in Class 4A state title football game.

Sumner’s Lance McGee runs wild, leads Spartans past Vikings 41-35 Saturday.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 23-29

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Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy aims to complete dream season with state title

The Wildcats football team faces legendary Tumwater in the Class 2A championship game Saturday.

State football championship preview: Experts pick winners

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

Meadowdale boys, Jackson girls pick up basketball wins Friday.

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Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens football dialing up for state championship game

The Vikings will play for third 4A title in four years against Sumner on Saturday.

Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) pulls down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12), who threw a pick-six on the play during a game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
DeMarcus Lawrence has made Seahawks’ D-line dominant

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Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat blocks a shot by Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh during the 3A district loser-out playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish knocks off Lake Stevens at home

Deyton Wheat and Hudson Smith star as the Panthers picked up a close win on Thursday night.

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling picks up statement win

The Tomahawks drop just one bout against Lakewood on Thursday night.

Jackson notches multiple state-qualifying times

The Timberwolves hit their marks in the 200 medley relay and 100 breaststroke on Thursday.

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