Boys basketball

Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett boys edge MG, secure first state berth since 2000

Isaiah White’s clutch free throws in the final second lift the Seagulls to a 58-54 victory in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big comeback falls short as MG boys lose to Mount Vernon

The Chargers, who came all the back from down 18 points to fall 69-68, will face Everett in a win-or-go-home game Saturday.

Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann takes the ball down the court during the game against Everett on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys fend off Everett, secure state berth

The Scots clamp down late and top the Seagulls 58-50; Everett will face MG for the final 3A state spot from District 1 Saturday.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann takes the ball down the court during the game against Everett on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

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 Wesco 4A rivals 77-76 in another thriller.

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)
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)

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 1 Tournament title game.

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)
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)

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 District 1 Tournament title game.

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

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)
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)

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 once again.

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)
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)

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 win over Lake Stevens.

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)
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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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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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 13-3 start this season.

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

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 matchup of Wesco 3A/2A heavyweights.

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

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. 3 in Class 3A.

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)
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)

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.

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)
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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Plus, Arlington and Monroe girls hoops standouts nominated for McDonald’s All-American Games, and Lakewood cheer team set to compete at nationals.

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

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 32 points.

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

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.

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)