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Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua steals the ball and dribbles up the court for a layup against Tenison Woods on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Girls Basketball

Lake Stevens proves to be league’s best against Glacier Peak

Sisters Noelani and Keira Tupua combine for 37 as Vikings win battle of Wesco 4A contenders.

Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua steals the ball and dribbles up the court for a layup against Tenison Woods on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Boys Basketball

Arlington outlasts Kamiak in overtime

Led by Maveric Vaden’s 19, the Eagles get a well-rounded effort Friday, improve to 12-3.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates in Seattle's Lumen Field locker room on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Brewer: Sam Darnold has his home now

His Seahawks star is glowing, and his redemption is real.

  • Jan 26, 2026
  • Jerry Brewer, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates in Seattle's Lumen Field locker room on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Seahawks’ Sam Darnold silences haters

The discarded QB wins the NFC title, delivers Seattle to the Super Bowl.

  • Jan 26, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Coe: Seahawks secondary recovers on way to Super Bowl

The back end of Seattle’s defense overcomes early miscues to win NFC Championship.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Prep Roundup

Lake Stevens girls wrestling takes Knights Invitational

Prep roundup for Friday and Saturday (Jan. 23-24): (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) GIRLS… Continue reading

Silvertips forward Carter Bear fires a shot on net in Everett's 4-1 win against the Vancouver Giants at Angel of the Winds Arena on Jan. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Silvertips end long homestand with win against Seattle

Heslop scores the winner in 3-2 victory, where Everett outshot T-Birds 51-20.

Silvertips forward Carter Bear fires a shot on net in Everett's 4-1 win against the Vancouver Giants at Angel of the Winds Arena on Jan. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Prep Wrestling

Marysville Pilchuck boys take down Getchell

Prep roundup for Thursday, Jan. 22: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BOYS WRESTLING Wesco… Continue reading

The Seahawks have struggled to get to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Getty Images, The Athletic)
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Matthew Stafford is a big test for Seahawks ‘Dark Side’

Seattle’s pass rush struggles against the Rams quarterback must end to win Sunday.

  • Jan 23, 2026
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
The Seahawks have struggled to get to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Getty Images, The Athletic)
Snohomish's Sienna Capelli takes a jump shot during the game against Jackson on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish girls basketball wins eighth straight

The Panthers overcome slow start to beat Jackson 55-38 on Thursday.

Snohomish's Sienna Capelli takes a jump shot during the game against Jackson on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tulalip Heritage’s JJ Gray makes a layup during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Basketball

Tulalip Heritage boys roll Lobos

JJ Gray nearly had a quadruple-double as the Hawks blow past Lopez Island on Thursday.

Tulalip Heritage’s JJ Gray makes a layup during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Boys Swimming

Glacier Peak, Shorecrest win multi-team meets

Prep boys swimming roundup for Thursday, Jan. 22: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco… Continue reading

Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
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Sam Darnold vows to ‘let it rip’ in NFC title game

A strained oblique keeps the Seahawks quarterback limited in practice.

  • Jan 22, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
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Prep Basketball

Kamiak boys survive Lake Stevens in overtime thriller

Aaron Pierre scored nine points in overtime as the Knights outlasted the Vikings on Wednesday night.

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Prep Wrestling

Edmonds-Woodway, Mariner girls sweep meets

The Warriors and Marauders leave little double at multi-team meets on Wednesday.

Sports

The Seahawks have wild history in conference championships

The Seahawks’ history in conference championship games? It’s on their side. Three has been their magic number in the NFC. Their perfection, in fact. Sunday’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly drives to the hoop during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Brooke Blachly spurs Archbishop Murphy girls past Edmonds-Woodway

The senior scores 45 points as the Wildcats strengthen grip atop Wesco South 3A/2A on Tuesday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly drives to the hoop during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Stella Berrett tries to take a shot during the game against Arlington on Dec. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Basketball

Stanwood girls dominate third frame in blowout win

The Spartans hold Everett scoreless in an 18-0 third quarter to earn a league win on Tuesday.

Stanwood’s Stella Berrett tries to take a shot during the game against Arlington on Dec. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Roundup

Lake Stevens boys swim dominates three-team meet

The Vikings claim 10 events to outpace Marysville squads on Tuesday.

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Prep Wrestling

Mariner and Jackson boys each notch five pins

The Marauders and Timberwolves trade bouts in Tuesday thriller.