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Arlington's Sophie Willis, left, and Stanwood's Vivienne Berrett look for a rebound at Arlington High School Saturday evening in Arlington, Washington on January 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Jan. 19

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Stanwood's Mack Hepper adds pressure to a shot attempt by Shorecrest's Parker Baumann Thursday evening at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington on January 13, 2022. The Highlanders won 88-68. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

The Shorecrest boys are firing on all cylinders. Plus, a look at other highlights from last week.

Shorecrest's Parker Baumann gathers a loose dribble with Stanwood's John Floyd defending Thursday evening at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington on January 13, 2022. The Highlanders won 88-68. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Shorecrest boys race past Stanwood in key league clash

Devon Nehring has a career night as the Scots improve to 10-1 with an 88-68 win over the…

Glacier Peak's Jo Lee drives the lane with Stanwood's Mack Hepper defending Friday evening at Glacier Peak in Snohomish on December 8, 2021. The Grizzles won 66-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Boys basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

GP beat 4A power Federal Way, Jackson continued its strong start, Stanwood knocked off Arlington, and more.

Jackson's Drilon Veliu splits the defense of Woodinville's Ryan Roth, left, and Akhil Damidi at Jackson High School Wednesday evening in Mill Creek, Washington on January 5, 2022. The Timberwolves won 76-57. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Jackson boys rout Woodinville, continue strong start

Sylas Williams and the T-wolves improve to 9-1 with a 76-57 win over the previously unbeaten Falcons.

Wrestlers compete in the 2020 Mat Classic state tournament. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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State sets new COVID testing requirements for prep sports

All athletes in high-contact indoor sports must get tested at least 3 times per week, the DOH said.

Arlington's Ethan Martin and the Arlington bench react to his three-point shot during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington boys outlast Shorecrest in wild overtime clash

Arlington’s Ethan Martin and Shorecrest’s Elijah Johnson both score 37 in the Eagles’ 83-80 OT win.

Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep boys basketball: 2021-22 season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and more for the 2021-22 boys basketball season.

Mountlake Terrace's Chris Meegan, right, reaches in and fouls Arlington's Leyton Martin Friday evening at Mountlake Terrace High School on December 10, 2021. The Eagles won 70-55. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Martin scores 31, Arlington downs Mountlake Terrace

Senior guard Ethan Martin’s big game lifts the Eagles to a 70-55 league win over the Hawks.

Top row (left-right): Mariner's Naser Motley, Sultan's Grace Trichler, Lakewood's Justice Taylor. Middle row (left-right): Arlington's Jenna Villa, Lake Stevens' Cori Wilcox. Bottom row (left-right): Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson, Glacier Peak's Bobby Siebers, Snohomish's Ella Gallatin. (Herald file photos)

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Top returning prep basketball players in Snohomish County

Boys and girls basketball players returned to the court last week for their first game action of the…

Glacier Peak's Torey Watkins pulls up for a basket Friday evening at Glacier Peak in Snohomish on December 8, 2021. The Grizzles won 66-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Glacier Peak boys down Stanwood in non-league battle

Bobby Siebers leads a balanced Grizzlies scoring attack with 17 points in a 66-54 win over the Spartans.

The 2021 All-Area boys Basketball Player of the Year, Malakhi Knight, is a Marysville Getchell two-sport star and projected early-round Major League Baseball draft pick. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Malakhi Knight

The Marysville Getchell 2-sport star capped his decorated prep career with another massive season.

Mariner's BJ Kolly attempts a shot over Glacier Peak's Tucker Molina in the third quarter Thursday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on May 27, 2021. Mariner won 64-36. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 All-Area high school boys basketball teams

A look at the top prep boys basketball players in the area during this abbreviated season.

Kevin Clark / The Herald Zach Ward, head coach of the Stanwood Spartans, runs through the defense for their regional playoff game Wednesday afternoon in Stanwood, Washington on February 24, 2012.

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Stanwood boys hoops coach steps down after success-filled run

Zach Ward guided the Spartans to eight state tournament appearances in his 14 seasons as head coach.

Mariner's Jailin Johnson chases down a loose ball through Glacier Peak's defense Thursday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on May 27, 2021. Mariner won 64-36. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Boys basketball season review: Mariner dominates Wesco

The Marauders were a force on offense and defense on their way to a perfect record this past…

Mountlake Terrace's Vitaly Mkrtychyan controls the ball with Kamiak's Nolan Martin reaching across Thursday evening at Mountlake Terrace High School on June 10, 2021. The Hawks won 65-59. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Mountlake Terrace outlast Kamiak in season finale

The Hawks win 65-59 in a battle of two of the top teams in the shortened Wesco season.

Mariner's Jailin Johnson chases down a loose ball through Glacier Peak's defense Thursday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on May 27, 2021. Mariner won 64-36. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Mariner thumps GP in matchup of top basketball teams

The Marauders stake their claim as the area’s best team with a 64-36 win over the Grizzlies.

Arlington's Jaden Roskelley goes over Lakewood's Andrew Molloy for the basket as Arlington took on Lakewood in a non-conference boys' basketball game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Arlington-Lakewood square off in boys hoops action

The Cougars defeat the Eagles 76-66 in a matchup of area rivals.

Monroe's Sam Olson blocks Snohomish's Josh Vandergriend shot Tuesday night at Monroe High School on May 11, 2021. The Tigers won 36-35. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Monroe boys edge Snohomish as winter sports begin

The Bearcats rally in the final period to beat the Panthers 36-35 in the opening game of the…

WIAA won’t change state basketball format for 2021

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WIAA won’t change state basketball format for 2021

The organization sought input on revamping the tournaments, but opted for no change for next season.