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Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy leaps in the air to head the ball during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy soccer tops Shorecrest 1-0

The Wildcats remain undefeated, Scots suffer second league loss.

Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football spoils Lakewood’s season opener 48-24

Wildcats junior running back Marcus Gaffney highlighted the night with four touchdowns.

While practicing fielding and throwing, Megan Dedrick, then 16 years old, runs down and snags a fly ball sharply hit by her dad, Jim Dedrick, at Lincoln Field in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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‘It’s my time to give back’: Megan Dedrick becomes Archbishop Murphy’s new softball coach

The Everett alumna played at the prep and college levels and will lead the Wildcats next spring.

Archbishop Murphy senior Cole Balen poses for a photo after winning the Class 2A boys singles title at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle on May 25, 2024. Balen never dropped a set in any of his four matches and was the only Snohomish County competitor to win first place this season. (Photo courtesy Kathy Kenny)

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Baseline-hitting Balen: Murphy’s first state tennis champion

After placing seventh in doubles last year, Balen claimed the singles title without dropping a set.

Archbishop Murphy players celebrate during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy routs Arlington 7-0 in boys soccer

Gabe Herrera scores a hat trick, and Zach Mohr contributes two goals for the Wildcats.

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)

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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.

Northern Arizona University's Emily Rodabaugh sets up for a 3-pointer during a game in Flagstaff, Ariz. The Archbishop Murphy High School alum broke the school's career 3-point record this season. (Photo courtesy of Northern Arizona University)

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Murphy grad evolves into prolific perimeter threat at Northern Arizona

Emily Rodabaugh broke the school’s career 3-point record and has helped lead a turnaround for the NCAA Tournament…

Arlington’s Samara Morrow tries to maneuver around Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli during the 3A girls district championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State basketball: Capsules for all local girls teams at Hardwood Classics

A glance at the six area teams competing at this week’s state tournaments.

Archbishop Murphy freshman Ashley Fletcher is introduced as a starter before a matchup against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett , Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy girls fall to Lynden in 2A district title game

The Wildcats struggle with the Lions’ zone defense in the second half and lose 66-45.

Chris Goodenow / Weekly Herald File Archbishop Murphy head football coach Terry Ennis watches his players as he gets ready to blow the whistle during varsity football practice, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Archbishop Murphy High School.

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Prep notebook: Archbishop Murphy inducts 1st Hall of Fame class

Plus, athletes from Marysville Pilchuck and Mountlake Terrace set records in their respective sports.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Rodabaugh breaks NAU 3-pointer record

Hrcek sets a new SPU pole vault record, the Wolfpack announce their season ticket prices, and more.

Arlington senior Samara Morrow drives on a defender against Archbishop Murphy on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington knocks off Archbishop Murphy in Wesco 3A/2A battle

A strong team effort on both sides of the ball lifts the Eagles to a key league win.

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) walks on the sideline prior to an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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Seahawks’ Lucas ‘felt pretty good’ in return from 1st extended absence

The Archbishop Murphy High School product played his 1st game since Week 1 last week against Dallas.

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Abraham Lucas is pictured during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 22-14. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Murphy grad Abraham Lucas set to return to Seahawks practice

The second-year right tackle has been out since suffering a knee injury in the season opener.

Scott Callens, who works as a FlowRider instructor at the Snohomish Aquatic Center, recently won world and national titles in flowboarding. (Ashley Choquette / Snohomish Aquatic Center)

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Community roundup: Callens wins world, national flowboarding titles

Plus, an Everett boy qualifies for gymnastics nationals, an ex-Lake Stevens volleyball star goes far in a world…

Well-traveled Archbishop Murphy alum Victor Gabalis has found a home at Tarleton State University. (Tarleton State athletics)

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Despite twists and turns, Victor Gabalis has finally found a home

After stops at Washington State and Utah Tech, the Archbishop Murphy alum has settled in at Tarleton State…

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) walks off the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

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Community roundup: Murphy alum Kyler Gordon activated by Bears

Gordon, a second-year player and Chicago’s starting nickelback, sat out four games with a broken hand.

Everett's Max Soterakopoulos points to his name on the leaderboard after winning his division the Regional Qualifier for Drive, Chip and Putt, held last Saturday at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place. (Photo coutesy of Chris Soterakopoulos)

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Community roundup: Everett youth golfer headed to The Masters

Plus, Mill Creek Country Club’s Val Patrick honored by LPGA, updates on local NFL players, and more.

Edmonds Coho Derby top four finishers (from left to right) Mike Vandermeulen, Kevin Gibson, Gary Salvati and Renier Britz pose with their top catches on Sept. 9, 2023, in Edmonds. (Photo by Ron Garner)

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Community roundup: 834 anglers take part in Edmonds Coho Derby

Plus, Lang wins another Evergreen Speedway title, Hayward heads to Sweden to play pro volleyball, and much more.

Archbishop Murphy football players run through warm ups during practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Young Archbishop Murphy team looks to begin turnaround

New head coach Joe Cronin is tasked with getting the Wildcats back on track in the tough-as-nails Northwest…