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Archbishop Murphy’s star football player Abraham Lucas poses for a portrait on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Everett. Lucas will be joining Washington State University’s team this fall. (Daniella Beccaria / The Herald)

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Murphy O-lineman Lucas set to sign LOI with Washington State

EVERETT — Prior to last season, Abraham Lucas had never played on the offensive line before.

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Minus Kispert, King’s boys beat Wildcats 60-53; Murphy girls win

SHORELINE — With star senior and Gonzaga commit Corey Kispert sidelined by a foot injury, the Knights seized…

Gurley to focus on defense at Eastern Washington

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Gurley to focus on defense at Eastern Washington

Anfernee Gurley is going from one winning football program to another.

Archbishop Murphy kicker’s booming leg garnering attention

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Archbishop Murphy kicker’s booming leg garnering attention

EVERETT — Archbishop Murphy senior kicker Ryan Henderson’s booming leg and pinpoint accuracy wowed spectators this fall during…

All-Area Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Hines

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All-Area Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Hines

EVERETT — On the football field, Ben Hines is the human equivalent of a heat-seeking missile.

2016 Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Archbishop Murphy’s Talia Daigle

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2016 Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Archbishop Murphy’s Talia Daigle

EVERETT — As a lethal scoring threat and the lone forward in Archbishop Murphy’s attack, Talia Daigle was…

Archbishop Murphy routs Liberty 56-14 to capture 1st 2A state title

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Archbishop Murphy routs Liberty 56-14 to capture 1st 2A state title

TACOMA — Archbishop Murphy’s dominant play this season has some saying the Wildcats are the state’s best football…

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Offensive line blocks Archbishop Murphy to state title

TACOMA — Before the 2016 season started, senior Abraham Lucas volunteered to move from tight end to offensive…

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2A state football notebook: Johnson shines in Murphy’s win

TACOMA — Connor Johnson proved Saturday that his performance in last week’s 2A football state tournament semifinal contest…

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2A Football State Championship Capsule

Archbishop Murphy vs. Liberty (Issaquah)

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Archbishop Murphy hopes to cap turbulent season with state title

EVERETT — In the wake of last year’s heartbreaking season-ending loss, Archbishop Murphy linebacker Ben Hines taped the…

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Liberty parallels Archbishop Murphy in many ways

They have rolled to a perfect 12-0 record, they have a high-scoring offense, they play stout defense, and…

Archbishop Murphy’s Gurley is a talent on and off the field

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Archbishop Murphy’s Gurley is a talent on and off the field

EVERETT — Anfernee Gurley is the Archbishop Murphy football team’s Swiss Army knife.

Archbishop Murphy crushes Lynden 52-14, will play for 2A title

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Archbishop Murphy crushes Lynden 52-14, will play for 2A title

EVERETT — Moments after a near-perfect individual peformance and a similarly dominant showing from his team, an enthusiastic…

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Archbishop Murphy, Lynden have history of high-stakes clashes

EVERETT — The last football encounter between Archbishop Murphy and Lynden produced one of the more thrilling —…

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Prep football: State semifinals capsules

CLASS 2A SEMIFINAL

Archbishop Murphy routs Tumwater 48-10 to advance to semifinals

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Archbishop Murphy routs Tumwater 48-10 to advance to semifinals

TUMWATER — In the locker room immediately after last year’s heartbreaking state semifinal loss to Tumwater, Archbishop Murphy’s…

Liberty beats Archbishop Murphy girls soccer 6-2 in 2A semi

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Liberty beats Archbishop Murphy girls soccer 6-2 in 2A semi

SHORELINE — Archbishop Murphy had opportunities in the first half to extend an early lead.

Archbishop Murphy’s ‘special’ defense fuels mentality, success

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Archbishop Murphy’s ‘special’ defense fuels mentality, success

EVERETT — For an offensive juggernaut like Archbishop Murphy, it could be easy to let defense become an…

State football capsules: Mavs looking for first semifinal berth

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State football capsules: Mavs looking for first semifinal berth

LYNNWOOD — Back in a familiar spot, the Meadowdale football team is once again on the verge of…