Baseball

Scenes during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Lake Washington at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue on Saturday May 20, 2023. Lake Washington won, 6-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Terrace’s postseason runs end with loss to Lake Washington

The magic runs out for the 13th-seeded Hawks in a 6-0 loss to the No. 4 Kangs in the second round of the 3A state tournament.

Scenes during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Lake Washington at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue on Saturday May 20, 2023. Lake Washington won, 6-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
An Edmonds-Woodway hitter bats during a 3A state second-round game against Southridge on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Southwest Athletic Complex in Seattle. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway baseball ousted in state quarterfinals

The sixth-seeded Warriors win a second-round game to open the day, but fall to No. 3 West Seattle in a tight 3-1 contest.

An Edmonds-Woodway hitter bats during a 3A state second-round game against Southridge on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Southwest Athletic Complex in Seattle. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Shorewood players line up before the start of a state baseball game against Timberline on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

Shorewood can’t overcome Timberline rally, ousted in 2nd round

The Stormrays tie the game in the fifth, but the Blazers push across four runs in the sixth and hang on for a 7-3 win.

Shorewood players line up before the start of a state baseball game against Timberline on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway starting pitcher Dylan Schlenger works his way out of a jam against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball state tournament capsules

A look at all six local teams competing in state tournament games on Saturday.

Edmonds-Woodway starting pitcher Dylan Schlenger works his way out of a jam against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Rominic Quiban (33) catches at second during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Auburn Riverside in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 13-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Terrace baseball thumps Auburn Riverside to advance at state

The Hawks’ postseason run continues with a dominant 13-3 win and next up is a clash with No. 4 Lake Washington on Saturday.

Mountlake Terrace’s Rominic Quiban (33) catches at second during a game between Mountlake Terrace and Auburn Riverside in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 13-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Monroe beats Silas, advances to 3A state round of 16

The Bearcats jump out to an early lead and receive strong pitching in a 6-1 opening-round win over the Rams.

Jackson’s Micah Coleman turns a 6-3 double play after fielding a sharp grounder against Lake Stevens during a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Seedings, brackets released for state baseball, boys soccer

Eleven local teams across baseball and boys soccer begin state tournament action this week.

Jackson’s Micah Coleman turns a 6-3 double play after fielding a sharp grounder against Lake Stevens during a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Drew Warner smacks a single to the outfield against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Drew Warner smacks a single to the outfield against Mountlake Terrace in the 3A District title game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe overcomes early hole, beats Stanwood for 3A state berth

The Bearcats score six unanswered runs and work out of two bases-loaded jams in a 6-2 win.

Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson players mob sophomore pitcher Sam Craig after he struck out the final batter for a complete game shutout victory over Lake Stevens in a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson wins pitchers’ duel over Lake Stevens to reach state

Sophomore Sam Craig outduels Vikings ace Wyatt Queen as the Timberwolves win 1-0 in a bi-district tournament loser-out game.

Jackson players mob sophomore pitcher Sam Craig after he struck out the final batter for a complete game shutout victory over Lake Stevens in a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Griffin Potter grabs Rominic Quiban after Quiban stole home for the eventual winning run against Shorewood in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Steal of home in 7th propels Mountlake Terrace to state berth

Rominic Quiban swipes the game-winning run as the Hawks top Shorewood 6-5 in the district semifinals to clinch a state berth.

Mountlake Terrace’s Griffin Potter grabs Rominic Quiban after Quiban stole home for the eventual winning run against Shorewood in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jens Simonsen opts to throw to first on a dribbler in front of the mound against Ferndale in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Simonsen pitches no-hitter, Edmonds-Woodway clinches 5th straight state berth

The Warriors cruise to the district title game with a 10-0 victory over Ferndale in five innings.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jens Simonsen opts to throw to first on a dribbler in front of the mound against Ferndale in a Wesco 3A District 1 semifinal on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish senior pitcher Van Berman strikes out a batter to and the inning during a matchup against Arlington on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Burning desire’ fuels Snohomish baseball as postseason begins

Despite challenging circumstances, the Panthers’ group of hard-working seniors is determined to go on a deep playoff run.

Snohomish senior pitcher Van Berman strikes out a batter to and the inning during a matchup against Arlington on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood pitcher Logan Anderson pitches in a victory over Cedarcrest on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Meridian Park in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Anderson continuing rich tradition of pitching at Shorewood

The senior joins Blake Snell, Riley O’Brien, Ian Oxnevad and others as an elite arm that has been developed by the program.

Shorewood pitcher Logan Anderson pitches in a victory over Cedarcrest on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Meridian Park in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens baseball tops Jackson to set up league-title tilt

Wesco 4A’s top two teams split the first two games of a three-game series and Friday’s contest will decide the league crown.

Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Hayden Villasenor takes a cut at a pitch during a game against Lynnwood on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep notebook: A look at league title chases for spring sports

League titles and playoff positioning is at stake this week in baseball, softball and boys soccer.

Lake Stevens’ Hayden Villasenor takes a cut at a pitch during a game against Lynnwood on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish captain Nickolas Sakamoto slides in safe at third before getting up and heading home on a throwing error during a matchup against Arlington on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Walk-off hit lifts Snohomish past Arlington

Easton Leonard delivers the winning hit and backs a strong start from Van Berman as the Panthers edge the Eagles 4-3.

Snohomish captain Nickolas Sakamoto slides in safe at third before getting up and heading home on a throwing error during a matchup against Arlington on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver (6) summersaults through home during a baseball game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Warriors won, 5-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Pitching, timely hitting, stellar defense lift E-W past Terrace

Jens Simonsen allowes just one run and strikes out seven over 6.2 innings as the Warriors win 5-1 in a Wesco 3A/2A South tilt.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver (6) summersaults through home during a baseball game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Warriors won, 5-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Owen Gluth winds up to deliver a pitch against Snohomish on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Owen Gluth winds up to deliver a pitch against Snohomish on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood starter Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball preview: 5 things to watch this season

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school baseball season.

Lynnwood starter Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)