Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 10-16

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 10-16. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced on next week’s Prep Focus page. Each weekly winner will be included in an Athlete of the Month poll.

Bol Brothers | Edmonds-Woodway | Boys Basketball

Mutdung Bol, a senior guard, and Nuer Bol, a junior guard, combined for 41 points in the Warriors’ 68-51 victory over Cedarcrest on Feb. 10. Mutdung recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Nuer scored 22 points and added six rebounds and two blocks.

Ellie Jackson | Marysville Getchell | Girls Basketball

Jackson, a freshman guard, scored a team-high 26 points — including eight 3-pointers — as the Chargers beat Lynnwood 55-40 Wednesday in a 3A Northwest District Tournament play-in game.

Matthew King | Glacier Peak | Boys Swimming

King, a senior, won the 50-yard freestyle and the 100 freestyle in record times Saturday at the 4A Northwest District Meet in Snohomish. He posted automatic All-American times in both events. The University of Alabama recruit won the 50 freestyle in 20.02 seconds, which was 0.79 seconds faster than his 2018 district record. He won the 100 freestyle in 44.06 seconds, which was more than two seconds faster than his 2018 record time.

Muhammed Kinteh | Mountlake Terrace | Boys Basketball

Kinteh, a junior forward, drained a game-winning 3-point shot at the buzzer Saturday to propel the Hawks to a 51-50 victory over Anacortes in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A Northwest/Sea-King Bi-District Tournament.

Dylan Owen | Glacier Peak | Boys Wrestling

Owen, a 170-pound senior, won the Class 4A Region 1 Tournament in his home gym Saturday, pinning Lake Stevens’ Sean Sanchez in three minutes in a rematch of last weekend’s sub-regional final. All three of Owen’s victories in the regional came via pin.

Taylor Reed | Archbishop Murphy | Girls Basketball

Reed, a sophomore, scored 14 of her game-high 21 points in the second half as Archbishop Murphy outscored Sehome 31-20 over the game’s final 16 minutes to secure a 56-42 win Friday in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A Northwest/Sea-King Bi-District Tournament. Reed also scored 20 points in Murphy’s 42-39 Wesco 3A/2A home victory over Meadowdale on Feb. 10.

Alex Rapelje | Edmonds-Woodway | Boys Wrestling

Rapelje, a sophomore ranked third at 138 pounds by Washington Wrestling Report, earned a 7-2 decision over Prairie’s Jason Wilcox, ranked second, to claim the 138-pound title Saturday at the 3A Region 2 Tournament.

Jaxson Smith | Lake Stevens | Boys Basketball

Smith, a senior forward, scored 28 points on Feb. 11, including four 3-pointers, to help the Vikings beat Kamiak 81-72 on Senior Night.

Alivia White | Marysville Pilchuck | Girls Wrestling

White, a freshman, won three matches by pin Saturday on her way to the 190-pound title at the Girls Region 1 Tournament at Sedro-Woolley High School.


Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Dennis Williams, head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips, shakes hands with an assistant coach at the end of a season opening victory over the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Coach, GM Williams leaving Silvertips for Bowling Green State

After seven successful season leading Everett, Dennis Williams is heading back to his alma mater. He’ll stay with the Tips through the WHL playoffs.

Everett’s Alana Washington poses for a photo at Everett High School on March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2023-24 Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Alana Washington

The Everett senior upped her game in the postseason to help the Seagulls overcome injuries and claim their first state trophy in 41 years.

Left to right, Arlington’s Samara Morrow, Kamiak’s Bella Hasan, Everett’s Alana Washington, Lake Steven’s Nisa Ellis, Lynnwood’s Aniya Hooker, and Meadowdale’s Gia Powell, pose for a photo at Everett High School on March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2023-24 All-Area girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area from the 2023-24 season.

Silvertips players celebrate during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Silvertips land No. 1 pick, chance to draft generational talent

Landon DuPont is the consensus top pick in next WHL prospects draft. Everett chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic said the team intends to select him.

Mountlake Terrace’s Jaxon Dubiel talks with head coach Nalin Sood during the 3A boys state basketball game against Todd Beamer on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
‘It was just time’: Mountlake Terrace basketball coach Sood steps down

Nalin Sood guided his alma mater to 381 wins and 15 state berths in 24 seasons as head coach. He spent over four decades with the program.

Stanwood High School student athletes during their signing day ceremony. (Courtesy of Stanwood High School)
Local class of 2024 athletes who have signed to play in college

A running list of 2024 high school athletes who are set to compete at the next level.

X
Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 26

Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 26: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell (47) enters the rink during a game between the Everett Silvertips and the Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Patterson: Overachieving Silvertips had season worth celebrating

In a season when some thought the team’s playoff streak could end, Everett put together one of its greatest campaigns.

Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington hires AD Chun away from rival Washington State

UW quickly targeted its in-state rival’s athletic director after Troy Dannen’s sudden departure.

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits a single against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Why the Mariners could win the AL West, and what could hold them back

Starting pitching, a renovated offense and regression in the AL West are in Seattle’s favor, but injury issues, bullpen concerns and the Houston Astros could be a problem.

X
Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 18-24

The Athlete of the Week nominees for March 18-24. Voting closes at… Continue reading

X
Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 27

Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 27: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.