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Michael Rangel-Smathers pours in 36 for Marysville Pilchuck

The Tomahawks put the clamps on crosstown-rival Marysville Getchell in 67-41 win Monday.

Jackson forward Avery Cooke’s double-double dooms Monroe

Senior Mya Mercille’s 24 points stand out in Bearcats’ 55-45 loss on Monday

Harry Ford of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait during photo day at the Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 20, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)
Former AquaSox catcher was ‘pretty sad’ to get traded.

Opportunity awaits with the Nationals without Big Dumper blocking Harry Ford’s MLB path.

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.

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) celebrates after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Nick Emmanwori, roaring Seahawks defense rout Falcons

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Gonzaga’s Mark Few says Graham Ike will ‘be fine’

The Bulldogs’ leading scorer misses North Florida game with ankle soreness

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.

Prep roundup for Friday, Dec. 5: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

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.

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