Boys basketball

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Mountlake Terrace boys drop heartbreaker to O’Dea

A last-second bucket results in a 59-57 defeat as the Hawks drop into the 3A state round of 12.

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Davis’ Blake Garza (2) dunks the ball during a boys game between Glacier Peak and Davis at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Glacier Peak fell, 65-54.. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys outmuscled by Davis in 65-54 loss

The Grizzlies lose the battle of the boards as they’re knocked into the Class 4A round of 12.

Davis’ Blake Garza (2) dunks the ball during a boys game between Glacier Peak and Davis at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Glacier Peak fell, 65-54.. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Toby Trichler, right, yells during a team cheer before the start of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan boys overcome hurdles to break 15-year state drought

A flooded gym and rotating lineup haven’t stopped the Turks from reaching their goal.

Toby Trichler, right, yells during a team cheer before the start of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks for an open teammate to pass to during the 3A boys district championship game against Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington boys top Mountlake Terrace for 3A district title

Leyton Martin scores 18 fourth-quarter points and makes key defensive stops late in the Eagles’ 61-53 win.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks for an open teammate to pass to during the 3A boys district championship game against Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mount Si’s Marcus Heide (14) shoots the ball during a boys Class 4A bi-district title game between Glacier Peak and Mount Si at North Creek High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. The Wildcats won, 59-53.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Grizzlies fall to Mount Si in district title game

The Glacier Peak boys hang tough with the team many consider the Class 4A state favorite.

Mount Si’s Marcus Heide (14) shoots the ball during a boys Class 4A bi-district title game between Glacier Peak and Mount Si at North Creek High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. The Wildcats won, 59-53.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jackson Trotter drives to the hoop during the game against Mount Vernon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Late 3-pointer sends scrappy Arlington to state, 3A district title game

Jake Willis hit the go-ahead bucket in the final minutes to lift the Eagles to a 59-56 win over Mount Vernon.

Arlington’s Jackson Trotter drives to the hoop during the game against Mount Vernon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak boys cruise to bi-district title tilt, clinch state berth

Isaiah Cuellar and Josiah Lee combine for 43 points to lead the Grizzlies past Redmond.

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Mountlake Terrace’s Logan Tews takes the ball down the court during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Logan Tews takes the ball down the court during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett's Isaiah White (2) huddles with his team during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett senior is school scoring king, unflappable leader of Seagulls

Isaiah White broke the Everett boys basketball career points mark last month. Coach Bobby Thompson said he embodies the program’s message.

Everett's Isaiah White (2) huddles with his team during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Toby Trichler, left, and brother Eli Trichler, right, high five after a blocked shot during the game against King's on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan, Getchell twins turn sibling rivalries into unbreakable bonds

Sultan’s Trichler brothers and Marysville Getchell’s Palacol brothers are among several area twins playing prominent roles for their high school teams.

Toby Trichler, left, and brother Eli Trichler, right, high five after a blocked shot during the game against King's on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kayla Lorenz turns to the basket before sinking a short shot against Lynnwood on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep notebook: Lynnwood girls missing key piece for districts

Plus, a slew of local hoopers reach the 1,000-point club, and a Lakewood senior breaks his own record for charges.

Arlington’s Kayla Lorenz turns to the basket before sinking a short shot against Lynnwood on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Josiah Lee fights through contact to finish a fast break against Kamiak during a 4A boys basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Josiah Lee fights through contact to finish a fast break against Kamiak during a 4A boys basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jackson Trotter (3) moves with the ball during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Arlington boys down Everett in Wesco 3A/2A tilt

The Eagles use a 19-11 advantage in the final quarter to secure a 66-57 victory.

Arlington’s Jackson Trotter (3) moves with the ball during a boys basketball game between Arlington and Everett at Everett High School on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Arlington wins, 66-57.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak junior Josiah Lee gets the ball up the court against Jackson on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Associated Press high school boys basketball poll for Jan. 24

Four local teams receive top-10 rankings, while two others receive votes.

Glacier Peak junior Josiah Lee gets the ball up the court against Jackson on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Cedarcrest boys top Marysville Getchell in Wesco 3A/2A league bout

Jack Leblanc scores 27 points as Red Wolves control the boards en route to 71-57 win.

Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson boys top unbeaten Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A showdown

The Timberwolves use a smothering defensive effort to build an early lead and hold on for a 58-49 win.

Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake’s Zaveon Jones looks for an open teammate during the 3A quarterfinal game against O’Dea on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County prep boys basketball: 2023-24 season preview

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

Mountlake’s Zaveon Jones looks for an open teammate during the 3A quarterfinal game against O’Dea on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Wyatt Harris (4) moves witht the ball during a boys basketball game between Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Getchell at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-56. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Wyatt Harris (4) moves witht the ball during a boys basketball game between Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Getchell at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-56. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jackson’s Trey Hawkins drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Trey Hawkins drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett 3on3 tournament in downtown Everett, Washington on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Run it back: Everett 3on3 puts on show as it continues to grow

The second edition of the basketball extravaganza took over the streets of downtown Everett this past weekend.

The Everett 3on3 tournament in downtown Everett, Washington on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)