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Archbishop Murphy senior Jack Sievers absorbs contact on a long reception during the Wildcats' 56-0 win against Lynden at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 17, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football dominates Lynden in all phases

The top-ranked Wildcats clinch the NWC 2A title in an imposing 56-0 win against the Lions on Friday.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Jane Hanson (center) dribbles the ball upfield during the Warriors' 3-0 win against Archbishop Murphy at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 16, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer earns key win over Archbishop Murphy

Warriors avenge early-season loss with 3-0 win on Thursday, keep league title hopes alive.

Archbishop Murphy football coach Joe Cronin addresses the team following practice at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football ready for ‘bloodbath’ Lynden grudge match

With the NWC 2A title on the line, the No. 1 Wildcats hope to send a message on…

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Archbishop Murphy moves into top spot in 2A football polls.

Lake Stevens maintains No. 1 ranking in Class 4A media and coaches state polls.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Sept. 28-Oct. 4

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will…

Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy sweeps to improve to 8-0

The Wildcats notch their sixth sweep of the season to take down Shorecrest on Monday night.

Archbishop Murphy's Ashley Fletcher (left), Emma Morgan-McAuliff (center) and Layla Miller celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats' 3-0 win against Shorewood at Shorewood High School on Oct. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy volleyball dominates Shorewood

The Wildcats remain undefeated with 3-0 win, hand Stormrays first league loss on Thursday.

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens ranked third in state volleyball poll

Archbishop Murphy, Granite Falls, Darrington also voted in by coaches.

Fireworks explode in the air after Lake Stevens beats Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vikings, Wildcats hold spots in football coaches polls

Lake Stevens remains No. 1 Class 4A in Week 3 rankings while Archbishop Murphy is fourth in 2A.

Inside the new fitness facility at Archbishop Murphy High School on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy unveils new Wellness & Performance Center

The school intends to make the 3,400 sq. ft. facility available for every student.

Rome Odunze scans the field in a scrimmage at his youth football camp at Archbishop Murphy High School on July 10, 2025. The former University of Washington star is entering his second NFL season with the Chicago Bears. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Odunze ‘gives back’ in Everett youth football camp

The former University of Washington star hosts a single-day camp at Archbishop Murphy on Thursday.

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas fist bumps a camper at the third annual League Advantage Youth Football Camp at Lucas' alma mater, Archbishop Murphy High School, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Seahawks’ Abraham Lucas hosts football camp at alma mater

The Archbishop Murphy alum hosts around 125 local kids for a free day of football activities.

Mike Bartley poses for a portrait in 2012. (Courtesy of Bartley family)

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Legendary prep soccer coach Mike Bartley dies at 63

Bartley coached for Archbishop Murphy, Jackson and Meadowdale during a 39-year career.

Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, participates in OTAs at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas talks about new season

The healthy Archbishop Murphy graduate talks about a number of topics at OTAs.

Archbishop Murphy senior Ivan Juarez Oropeza contests with Anacortes senior Logan Baumgaertner for the ball during the Wildcats' 3-0 win in the District 1 2A Boys Soccer quarterfinals in Everett, Washington on May 8, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy boys soccer advances to district semis

Zach Mohr scores on a free kick and penalty kick in the 3-0 win against Anacortes.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Ella Campbell dives to make a catch during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway, Archbishop Murphy softball prepare for districts

The Warriors beat the Wildcats 11-6 on Monday to lock up the Wesco South 3A/2A title.

Shorewood’s Kai Ayers yells in celebration after scoring a goal during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer keeps shared league title hopes alive

The Stormrays defeat Archbishop Murphy 2-1, need one more win to tie Wildcats atop Wesco South.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Ella Campbell winds up to deliver a pitch against Archbishop Murphy in the Warriors' 9-2 win in Edmonds, Washington on April 16, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway softball makes Wesco South statement

Campbell strikes out eight and the Warriors’ bats come alive in 9-2 win against Archbishop Murphy.

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Thoma puts her arm around teammate Zoey Ritter during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State girls basketball prep roundup for Saturday, March 8

GP, Murphy, King’s girls place at state.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly is fouled while making a layup during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy girls hold off Mavs comeback, clinch league title

Clutch buckets from Ava Marr helped seal the Wildcats’ 13th straight W.