Stanwood’s Cole Williams dribbles past a defender on his way to the net against Cascade on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school boys and girls basketball rankings

A look at the top-10 boys and girls teams in each classification, as voted by state media members.

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Prep boys basketball: Season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and storylines to watch for the local high school boys basketball leagues this season.

Cascade’s Aidan Kopra and Stanwood’s Gary Grisham wrestle for a loose ball during a game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Big 4th quarter lifts Stanwood boys over Cascade

The Spartans outscore the Bruins 33-18 in the final quarter to rally for a 64-54 win.

Top row (left-right): Kamiak’s Bella Hasan, Monroe’s Adria Lincoln, Jackson’s Sylas Williams. Middle row (left-right): Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett, Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann. Bottom row (left-right): Arlington’s Jenna Villa, Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones. (Herald photos)

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Top returning prep basketball players in Snohomish County

A look at some of the area’s premier hoopsters as the season gets underway.

Bobby Siebers, senior at Glacier Peak, is The Daily Herald’s Player of the Year (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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2021-22 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Bobby Siebers

The Glacier Peak senior was a prolific scorer this past season, but also not afraid to do the…

Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson, standing, Glacier Peak's Bobby Siebers,  Jackson's Sylas Williams, Mountlake Terrace's Jeffrey Anyimah, Arlington's Ethan Martin, front, and Mariner's Naser Motley are The Daily Herald’s All-Area team.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2022 All-Area high school boys basketball teams

A look at the top prep boys basketball players in the area from the 2021-22 season.

Devin Gilbert, Cascade Junior is the January Athlete of the Month. Photographed in Everett, Washington on March 14, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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January Athlete of the Month: Cascade’s Devin Gilbert

The junior forward had a breakout campaign while leading the Bruins to their best season in years.

Keira Marsh (top left), Blake Conyers (top right), Baylor Thomas (bottom left) and Bobby Siebers were all selected to all-state games by Washington coaches associations. (Herald file)

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Prep notebook: 12 locals picked for all-state hoops games

Plus, a Lakewood duo earns Northwest Conference honors and Arlington’s AD is recognized for his efforts.

Snohomish's Ella Gallatin shoots over Bonney Lake's Brooke Mansfield Wednesday evening in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. The Panthers advance with the 46-44 victory over the Panthers. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Five locals named to state basketball all-tournament teams

Terrace’s Zaveon Jones and Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin led the way with first-team selections.

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State basketball roundup: 5 local teams finish with trophies

The Arlington girls, Snohomish girls, Stanwood girls, Murphy girls and Terrace boys claim hardware.

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State basketball consolation roundup for Friday, March 4

The Terrace boys and Murphy, Snohomish and Stanwood girls advanced to Saturday’s placing games.

Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Meegan gets blocked by Mt. Spokane’s Andrew Rayment Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace boys’ title hopes dashed by Mt. Spokane

The Wildcats dominate the paint en route to a 70-45 quarterfinal victory over the Hawks at the Tacoma…

Mountlake Terrace's Zaveon Jones goes for a shot attempt with Timberline's Alex Tichenor trailing Wednesday afternoon in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace boys down Timberline, reach quarterfinals

In a game filled with runs by both teams, the Hawks prevail 65-62 to advance at the 3A…

Mariner's Jailin Johnson, left, and Naser Motley walk to the bench dejected after loosing to Olympia Wednesday afternoon in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mariner boys’ season ends with state loss to Olympia

The Marauders battle to overcome a tough first half, but fall to the Bears 50-41 in the 4A…

Lakewood High School.

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Lakewood boys lose to Sehome in tight battle

The Cougars’ season comes to an end with a 42-40 defeat in a 2A loser-out game late Wednesday.

Mariner's Tijan Saine forces his way around Glacier Peak's Jo Lee while driving to the hoop during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Hardwood Classic preview: A look at the boys state tourneys

Mariner, Mountlake Terrace and Lakewood are headed to their respective state tournaments.

Mountlake Terrace's Mason Towne reacts to a score during the game against Kelso on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Terrace boys rally from big deficit, beat Kelso to advance

The Hawks trailed by 14 in the third quarter, but came back to force OT and earned a…

Lakewood’s Justice Taylor goes for an acrobatic layup against Sammamish Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 2A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lakewood boys hold off Sammamish to reach Hardwood Classic

The Cougars race out to a big lead early and hold off the Redhawks 61-53 in the loser-out…

Graham-Kapowsin’s Joshua Wood scores over a defender against Glacier Peak Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak boys’ season ends with loss to Graham-Kapowsin

The Grizzlies cut a late 11-point deficit to make it interesting, but fall 58-56 in the state tournament…

Jackson's Sylas Williams wins a rebound against Glacier Peak's Torey Watkins Friday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on January 21, 2022. The Grizzles won 57-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Basketball state regionals: Matchup previews for local boys teams

Six local high school boys basketball teams play in the state regional round on Saturday.