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Mariner players react after winning a game between Jackson and Mariner at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. After an intense back-and-forth in the final period Mariner defeated Jackson, 77-76. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Mariner boys mount stunning rally, top Jackson for state berth

The Marauders trail by as many as 19 points in the third, but come back to edge their…

Arlington’s Ty Rusko steps into a three in transition against Shorecrest on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington boys knock off Shorecrest, secure 3A state berth

Senior David Zachman scores 27 points as the Eagles top the Scots 61-50 to advance to the 3A…

Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshaun Connor runs into a defender while trying to find some space against Mount Vernon on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Terrace boys ride depth past Mount Vernon, clinch state bid

The Hawks get contributions up and down the roster to win 74-60 and advance to the 3A District…

Multiple Mariner players surround Jackson’s Sylas Williams to block his shot during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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5 things to know as prep district hoops tournaments start

Local 4A and 2A squads face daunting paths to regionals. Meanwhile, opportunities abound in 3A.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter reacts to a dunk during the game against Shorecrest on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Despite losing 9 seniors, Arlington boys just keep soaring

After graduating key pieces from last season’s league-title team, the new-look Eagles are on top of Wesco 3A/2A…

Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield finishes off a fast break against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Mariner High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Bloomfield drops 47, Mariner earns share of Wesco 4A title

The senior guard poured in 29 points in the second half as the Marauders rolled to an 85-64…

The Arlington bench cheers on their team as they approach a victory over Stanwood on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Feb. 1

How a state panel of sports writers rates Washington high school basketball teams in the weekly Associated Press…

Kamiak senior forward Josiah Pierre shoots and sinks a pair of free throws during a matchup against Snohomish on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Kamiak’s Pierre ascends to one of area’s most prolific scorers

The senior combo forward is averaging 27.5 points per game on 60% shooting so far this season.

Jackson’s Sylas Williams (5) shoots the ball during a game between Lake Stevens and Jackson at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Jackson Timberwolves won, 87-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Williams scores 42, Jackson boys overpower Lake Stevens

The Timberwolves clinch at least a share of the Wesco 4A title with 87-69 victory over the Vikings.

Lynnwood’s Teyah Clark gets pestered by a number of Seagulls while trying to get off a shot against Everett on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Norm Lowery Gymnasium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Jan. 25

The Lynnwood girls join the Class 3A top 10 as five Snohomish County girls teams crack the rankings.

Head coach Justin Prohn, gives feedback during a game between the Monroe Bearcats and the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. The Bearcats defeated the Warriors, 68-57. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Hot start has senior-laden Monroe in league contention

After finishing with a 5-12 overall record a season ago, the Bearcats boys have raced out to a…

Arlington’s Jackson Trotter reacts to beating Shorecrest on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington mounts late rally, tops Shorecrest in league clash

The Eagles close on an 11-0 run to overcome a deficit and beat the Scots 53-48 in a…

Glacier Peak’s Kylani Rookstool (1) and Lake Stevens’ Kamryn Wenz (24) fight for the ball during a game between the Lake Stevens Vikings and Glacier Peak Grizzlies at Glacier Peak High School on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. The Grizzlies won, 51-32. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Jan. 18

The Glacier Peak girls sneak into the Class 4A top 10 and the Arlington girls climb to No.…

Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshuan Connor leaps to make a layup during the game against Everett on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Stingy defense powers Terrace boys past Everett

The Hawks surrender just 15 points in the first half and earn a key Wesco 3A/2A victory.

Everett’s Mylie Wugemgeg comes down with a rebound and looks to dribble up the court against Lynnwood on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Norm Lowery Gymnasium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Prep notebook: A look at Wesco basketball races at midpoint of league play

Plus, Arlington and Monroe girls hoops standouts nominated for McDonald’s All-American Games, and Lakewood cheer team set to…

Mariner players react to beating Jackson after the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mariner outlasts Jackson in tight Wesco 4A battle

Marauders senior Jailin Johnson hits the game-winning free throws in the final seconds and pours in a game-high…

Stanwood's Owen Thayer takes the ball down the court during the game against Mountlake Terrace on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Associated Press High School basketball polls for Jan. 4

The Stanwood boys move into the top 10 in Class 3A; five local teams earn top-10 rankings.

Arlington's Jenna Villa looks to score with Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett defending Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Dec. 28

The Jackson and Tulalip Heritage boys and the Arlington and Stanwood girls receive top-10 rankings.

Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game against Shorecrest on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Dec. 21

Marysville Getchell cracks the 3A boys top 10 in the newest high school boys and girls basketball rankings.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville-Getchell on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Baumann powers Shorecrest boys past Marysville Getchell

The senior scores 26 points to lead the Scots to a league victory over the Chargers.