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UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich scores a touchdown next to Washington defensive back Asa Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Washington falls to 2-4 with close home loss to UCLA

The Huskies fail to come up with a cluth drive late and fall to the Bruins 24-17.

UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich scores a touchdown next to Washington defensive back Asa Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kevin Clark / The Herald ***Silvertips Special Sections***** Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015 Sports: Silvertips Special Section Shot on: 09/06/15

Silvertips blank T-birds, win 4th straight to open season

Jackson Berezowski scores twice and Koen MacInnes makes 31 saves in Everett’s 3-0 win over Seattle.

Kevin Clark / The Herald ***Silvertips Special Sections***** Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015 Sports: Silvertips Special Section Shot on: 09/06/15
Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington State rallies to beat Stanford

Max Borghi scores with 1:30 left in the game as the Cougars come back for a close 34-31 win.

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist, left, passes in front of Seattle Kraken defenseman Haydn Fleury during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Kraken lose to Blue Jackets in overtime

Brandon Tanev scores and Philipp Grubauer makes 23 saves, but Seattle drops its second game.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist, left, passes in front of Seattle Kraken defenseman Haydn Fleury during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. Smith came in while starting quarterback Russell Wilson had a hand injury evaluated. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Minus Wilson, Seahawks set to face Steelers in prime-time

Seattle heads into the Sunday night game with a backup QB and a defense that needs to improve.

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. Smith came in while starting quarterback Russell Wilson had a hand injury evaluated. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Kevin Clark / The Herald ***Silvertips Special Sections***** Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015 Sports: Silvertips Special Section Shot on: 09/06/15

Hemmerling scores game-winner as Silvertips top T-birds in OT

Everett rallies late to force overtime and wins it, 5-4, to remain unbeaten early in the season.

Kevin Clark / The Herald ***Silvertips Special Sections***** Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015 Sports: Silvertips Special Section Shot on: 09/06/15
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Prep results for Thursday, Oct. 14

Prep results for Thursday, Oct. 14: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY WESCO Mukilteo Championships At McCollum Park,… Continue reading

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Arlington's Trent Nobach scrambles against Stanwood Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Week 7 prep football leaderboard

The top local passers, rushers and receivers heading into Week 7.

Arlington's Trent Nobach scrambles against Stanwood Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kraken edge Predators for 1st win in franchise history

Brandon Tanev scores twice and Philipp Grubauer stops 12 shots in the final period as Seattle tops Nashville 4-3.

Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Jelani Guerrero returns an interception during practice Thursday afternoon at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett on October 14, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Switch to wide receiver pays off for Archbishop Murphy senior

Jelani Guerrero moved from running back to wideout and is now the area’s leading receiver.

Jelani Guerrero returns an interception during practice Thursday afternoon at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett on October 14, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson breaks through the Arlington defense to run the ball in for a touchdown during the game on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

A Wesco 3A North showdown between Marysville Pilchuck and Arlington highlights the Week 7 action.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson breaks through the Arlington defense to run the ball in for a touchdown during the game on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Clockwise from top left: Zac Hereth, Cameron Van Til, Tom Lafferty and Steve Willits.

Prep football picks for Week 7

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners for this week’s games.

Clockwise from top left: Zac Hereth, Cameron Van Til, Tom Lafferty and Steve Willits.
Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes to wide receiver DK Metcalf for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Geno Smith’s time arrives as he steps in for Seahawks

Smith will make his first start since Dec. 3, 2017, on Sunday night against the Steelers

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes to wide receiver DK Metcalf for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner rushes for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Associated Press high school football poll for Week 7

Glacier Peak rejoins that top 10, three local teams remain ranked.

Glacier Peak's Trey Leckner rushes for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Prep results for Wednesday, Oct. 13

Prep results for Wednesday, Oct. 13: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY WESCO Edmonds School District Championships At… Continue reading

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Month for September

Below are the candidates for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Month for September. They were the winners of the five athlete of the week… Continue reading

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The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy girls soccer team eyes deep playoff run

The undefeated Wildcats have outscored opponents 59-3 so far this season.

The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seahawks by the numbers: A weekly numerical look at the Hawks

With Russell Wilson injured and the defense struggling mightily, Seattle is in a world of trouble.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Kraken defensemen Jeremy Lauzon (55) and Vince Dunn (29) and center Ryan Donato skate off the ice after the Vegas Golden Knights scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

Kraken take ‘the first step in a long journey’

The franchise loses its inaugural game to Vegas, but rightfully remains focused on the big picture.

Seattle Kraken defensemen Jeremy Lauzon (55) and Vince Dunn (29) and center Ryan Donato skate off the ice after the Vegas Golden Knights scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
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Prep results for Tuesday, Oct. 12

Prep results for Tuesday, Oct. 12: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS TENNIS WESCO 4A Kamiak at Glacier Peak, score… Continue reading

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