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Jack Sievers, a senior defensive end and tight end at Archbishop Murphy High School, is The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Football Defensive Player of the Year: Jack Sievers

The Archbishop Murphy defensive end led the Wildcats football team to a perfect season.

Jack Sievers, a senior defensive end and tight end at Archbishop Murphy High School, is The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Schwabenbauers dominate for Snohomish

Freya and Odin Schwabenbauer won their respective weight classes at the Pac Coast Tournament on Tuesday.

Jackson’s Joey Gosline reacts to the score during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Williams, Gosline lead Jackson to close win

The Timberwolves outlast Curtis on Tuesday night to move to 5-4.

Jackson’s Joey Gosline reacts to the score during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Freshmen shine as Edmonds-Woodway starts 9-1

The Warriors put together a statement win Tuesday night as the non-league slate comes to a close.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s turnovers have been an issue for Seattle this season. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Seahawks must overcome QB Sam Darnold’s turnover tendency

The Seattle Seahawks are one win from securing home-field advantage in the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and setting themselves up… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar / The Athletic
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s turnovers have been an issue for Seattle this season. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Hoglund named state 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year

After dramatic championship win, the Vikings coach earns state recognition.

Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Dec. 21-27

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. 21-27. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

The Glacier Peak girls basketball team huddles at the end of a timeout during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Riechelson’s big night leads Glacier Peak to 7-1 start

Sophomore Lily Riechelson continues her breakout season with a Grizzlies record 36 points on Monday.

The Glacier Peak girls basketball team huddles at the end of a timeout during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Lynnwood holds off Tomahawks in OT thriller

The Royals take down Marysville Pilchuck despite a 47-point outburst from Michael Smathers Jr. on Monday.

Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) runs with the ball after intercepting a Carolina Panthers pass at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Julian Love, DeMarcus Lawrence takeaways spark Seahawks

A 27-10 win at Carolina puts Seattle in position for NFC West title with finale win.

  • Dec 29, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) runs with the ball after intercepting a Carolina Panthers pass at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) runs toward the end zone in a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Dave Boling: Scary Seahawks just keep getting better

Some will consider this heresy, but the current Seahawks team, streaking toward the playoffs, could end up being the best in the franchise’s 50-year history.… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2025
  • Dave Boling, The Spokesman-Review, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) runs toward the end zone in a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Huskies head football coach Jedd Fisch poses with members of the Washington “Dawg Pack” student section prior to a game against Purdue on Nov. 15, 2025 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Coe: It’s finally time to say Huskies’ Fisch is here for 2026

I’m finally ready to say it. Jedd Fisch will be the coach of the Washington Huskies football team for the 2026 season. I know a… Continue reading

Huskies head football coach Jedd Fisch poses with members of the Washington “Dawg Pack” student section prior to a game against Purdue on Nov. 15, 2025 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s DJ Karl reacts to making a three-point shot during the 3A boys quarterfinal game against Lincoln on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys start 9-0 with close win

DJ Karl scores 29 as the Warriors hold off Renton at home on Saturday night.

Edmonds-Woodway’s DJ Karl reacts to making a three-point shot during the 3A boys quarterfinal game against Lincoln on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II reacts after a play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Byron Murphy II receives better gift than Pro Bowl nod

The Seahawks defensive tackle welcomes home newborn after 10 weeks in ICU.

  • Dec 26, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II reacts after a play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon rejuvenate Seahawks

Seattle’s 2023 first-round picks look like cornerstones for franchise’s future.

  • Dec 26, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
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Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs with the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Football Offensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Football Offensive Player of the Year: Blake Moser

The Lake Stevens dual-threat junior QB compiled 3,462 total yards and 55 touchdowns.

Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Football Offensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson escapes a tackle while he runs the ball up the field during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco all-league football teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for football. WESCO 4A First team Dane Chapman, OL, Glacier Peak Luke Jennings, OL, Glacier Peak Will Lynch, OL,… Continue reading

Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson escapes a tackle while he runs the ball up the field during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert is lifted up by his teammates after scoring the game-winning 2-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Eric Saubert relishes unlikely hero role

How unlikely a Seahawks hero is Eric Saubert? He’s supposed to be crunching numbers behind a desk somewhere, not propelling Seattle into its first postseason… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert is lifted up by his teammates after scoring the game-winning 2-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel runs into Gonzaga Prep’s Hudson Floyd while trying to make a jump shot during the 4A boys semifinal game on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys down Puyallup in statement win

The Grizzlies are 6-0 after taking down the state runner-up at home on Tuesday.

Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel runs into Gonzaga Prep’s Hudson Floyd while trying to make a jump shot during the 4A boys semifinal game on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett to host Seahawks NFL FLAG Regional Tournament

The 2026 Seahawks NFL FLAG Regional Tournament has been awarded to Everett, Washington. The regional tournament will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026,… Continue reading