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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo #33 reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants’ Casey Schmitt #6 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, July 3, 2023. Woo played for Alameda High School. (Jane Tyska / Bay Area News Group)

Mariners’ Bryan Woo, Gregory Santos in line for rehab outings with Everett AquaSox

The 24-year-old pitcher has been on the injured list since June 25, and his next rotation is Saturday.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo #33 reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants’ Casey Schmitt #6 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, July 3, 2023. Woo played for Alameda High School. (Jane Tyska / Bay Area News Group)
Lake Stevens’ Trey Nance deals early in the game during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2024 All-Area baseball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen by the Herald sports staff based on coach recommendations, season statistics and first-hand… Continue reading

Lake Stevens’ Trey Nance deals early in the game during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) poses for a portrait as The Herald's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 Baseball Player of the Year: Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum

The smoke-throwing senior left-handed pitcher struck out more than two batters per inning.

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) poses for a portrait as The Herald's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco baseball teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco baseball teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com. BASEBALL WESCO 4A… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway comes together for a mound visit during early trouble against Mountlake Terrace in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

E-W faces tall task in 3A state baseball semifinals

The Warriors will likely have to solve Mount Vernon star Xavier Neyens to advance to the title game.

Edmonds-Woodway comes together for a mound visit during early trouble against Mountlake Terrace in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace players react to a run during a baseball game between Mountlake Terrace and Bishop Blanchet at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mountlake Terrace won, 12-7.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace baseball’s season ends in state quarters

The Hawks beat Bishop Blanchet 12-7 in the morning, but fall 10-9 to West Seattle in the afternoon.

Mountlake Terrace players react to a run during a baseball game between Mountlake Terrace and Bishop Blanchet at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mountlake Terrace won, 12-7.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood’s TJ McQuery works with a man on first during a playoff loss to Kentlake on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Kent Meridian High School in Kent, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood baseball’s bats go quiet in state loss to Kentlake

The Spartans manage just three hits as their season ends with a 5-0 loss to the Falcons.

Stanwood’s TJ McQuery works with a man on first during a playoff loss to Kentlake on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Kent Meridian High School in Kent, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace teammates dogpile on pitcher Owen Meek after his complete game victory against Edmonds-Woodway in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace claims Class 3A district baseball title

The Hawks defeat Edmonds-Woodway 9-3 to avenge their loss in last year’s district championship game.

Mountlake Terrace teammates dogpile on pitcher Owen Meek after his complete game victory against Edmonds-Woodway in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Atticus Quist leaps in the air to catch a bouncing baseball after a missed catch in the outfield during the 4A district game against Bothell at Funko Field on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bothell’s big inning dooms Glacier Peak baseball

The Grizzlies were felled by a nine-run fifth, but they still have one last shot to make state.

Glacier Peak’s Atticus Quist leaps in the air to catch a bouncing baseball after a missed catch in the outfield during the 4A district game against Bothell at Funko Field on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Toshi Gilginas bats during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal baseball game between the Warriors and Monroe on Tuesday at Funko Field. Edmonds-Woodway won 8-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway baseball rallies to clinch state berth

The Warriors face Mountlake Terrace for the Class 3A District 1 title for the second straight year.

Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Toshi Gilginas bats during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal baseball game between the Warriors and Monroe on Tuesday at Funko Field. Edmonds-Woodway won 8-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens first baseman A’Alona DeMartin fields bunt and throws out the runner during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens baseball falls behind early in loss to Bothell

The Vikings never caught up as they fell 6-3 to the Cougars in the Class 4A District 1/2 tournament.

Lake Stevens first baseman A’Alona DeMartin fields bunt and throws out the runner during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Reece Boekenoogen scores a run under the tag attempt of Shorewood’s Joey Facilla in Thursday’s Class 3A District 1 baseball game. Arlington won 3-0. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Cy of relief: Arlington’s Bradley stymies Shorewood

Eagles pitcher Cy Bradley tosses 4 2/3 innings of hitless relief as Arlington advances at district.

Arlington’s Reece Boekenoogen scores a run under the tag attempt of Shorewood’s Joey Facilla in Thursday’s Class 3A District 1 baseball game. Arlington won 3-0. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate during a District 1 3A baseball game between Meadowdale and Snohomish at Snohomish High School on Monday, April 30, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Snohomish won, 3-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish baseball advances behind Luke Davis’ pitching

The Panthers beat Meadowdale 3-1 in a Class 3A District 1 loser-out contest.

Snohomish players celebrate during a District 1 3A baseball game between Meadowdale and Snohomish at Snohomish High School on Monday, April 30, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Snohomish won, 3-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe’s Brennan Sheppard (8) slides into second during a baseball game between Monroe and Arlington at Monroe High School on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

High school district baseball tournaments begin Tuesday

Edmonds-Woodway and Monroe in 3A, Lake Stevens in 4A are among the top seeds from Wesco.

Monroe’s Brennan Sheppard (8) slides into second during a baseball game between Monroe and Arlington at Monroe High School on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe players celebrate during a baseball game between Monroe and Arlington at Monroe High School on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. Monroe secured a win in an eighth inning, 4-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Monroe baseball heading into the postseason riding high

The Wesco North-champion Bearcats top Arlington 4-3 for their 15th victory in their past 16 games.

Monroe players celebrate during a baseball game between Monroe and Arlington at Monroe High School on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. Monroe secured a win in an eighth inning, 4-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) celebrates after a run during a baseball game between Jackson and Glacier Peak at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Glacier Peak won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak baseball blanks Jackson, 3-0

Karsten Sweum’s home run and 14 strikeouts helps the Grizzlies past the Timberwolves.

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) celebrates after a run during a baseball game between Jackson and Glacier Peak at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Glacier Peak won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood baseball coach Wyatt Tonkin gives advice to a player in the infield as catchers practice behind him in 2017. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Shorewood baseball coach Wyatt Tonkin passes at 69

The Stormrays’ assistant coaches will take over from the Hall of Famer the remainder of the season.

Shorewood baseball coach Wyatt Tonkin gives advice to a player in the infield as catchers practice behind him in 2017. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Ryan Sturgill throws a pitch during a prep baseball game between the Hawks and Cedarcrest on Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace High School. Mountlake Terrace came from behind to win 3-2. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Swenson’s walk-off hit lifts Terrace over Cedarcrest

The Hawks rallied late for a comeback victory over the Red Wolves in a Wesco South contest.

Mountlake Terrace’s Ryan Sturgill throws a pitch during a prep baseball game between the Hawks and Cedarcrest on Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace High School. Mountlake Terrace came from behind to win 3-2. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Griffin Potter tags out a runner at home with the help of an outfield assist against Edmonds-Woodway in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines in baseball this spring.

Mountlake Terrace’s Griffin Potter tags out a runner at home with the help of an outfield assist against Edmonds-Woodway in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)

Everett wants to hear your thoughts on AquaSox stadium project

Residents have through Feb. 20 to comment. An upgraded AquaSox baseball stadium could cost up to $80 million.

An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)