Cascade High School

Aubrey Peterson makes a base hit during the Canada Cup Thursday morning in Surrey British Columbia on July 11, 2019. Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Local gets shot at European softball title

Plus, MP’s Alivia White wins a national wrestling title, locals earn college conference honors and more.

Aubrey Peterson makes a base hit during the Canada Cup Thursday morning in Surrey British Columbia on July 11, 2019. Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Members of Cascade team rally in the dug out against Shorewood Monday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on April 25, 2022. The Bruins won 6-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cascade softball earns key win, continues breakthrough season

The upstart Bruins beat Shorewood 6-2 and stamp themselves as bona fide Wesco 3A/2A title contenders.

Members of Cascade team rally in the dug out against Shorewood Monday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on April 25, 2022. The Bruins won 6-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Seattle Mariners' Steven Souza Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Community roundup: M’s reassign Souza Jr. to minor-league camp

Plus, Lake Stevens graduate Kiley Hubby placed second at wrestling nationals and more.

Seattle Mariners' Steven Souza Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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)

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.

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

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.

Devin Gilbert, Cascade Junior is the January Athlete of the Month. Photographed in Everett, Washington on March 14, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Steven Souza, left, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Andy Burns during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Report: Cascade grad Souza agrees to minor-league deal with M’s

The 32-year-old outfielder is one of just three Snohomish County natives to hit 30 homers in an MLB season.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Steven Souza, left, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Andy Burns during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arlington’s Ethan Martin escape the pressure to drive the lane Saturday afternoon at during the 4A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

Martin scores 32, Arlington tops Cascade to secure state berth

The Eagles ride their top playmaker to a 70-54 victory in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

Arlington’s Ethan Martin escape the pressure to drive the lane Saturday afternoon at during the 4A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
The 1991 Cascade High School football team. (Photo provided by the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame)

‘A ragtag group’: Reliving Cascade’s state football title in 1991

Players and coaches remember the last Snohomish County team to win a title in the state’s largest classification.

The 1991 Cascade High School football team. (Photo provided by the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame)
Mariners' Isaiah Cuellar, left, and Cascade's Zach Lopez reach for a pass intended for Lopez Friday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mariner edges longtime rival Cascade in old-school slugfest

Brandon Rutledge catches a TD pass with just 28 seconds left as the Marauders pull out a 28-21 win.

Mariners' Isaiah Cuellar, left, and Cascade's Zach Lopez reach for a pass intended for Lopez Friday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The annual Battle of Broadway between Everett High and Cascade High at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night on March 19, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cascade, Everett look foward to ‘competitive’ football seasons

The Bruins and Seagulls are among three Wesco teams playing independent schedules this fall.

The annual Battle of Broadway between Everett High and Cascade High at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night on March 19, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Cascade hosts Kamiak in outdoor wrestling meet

Kamiak wins the unique event 43-42 on forfeit criteria.

Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson dominates Cascade, 14-0, Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Timberwolves take a bite out of Bruins

The Jackson baseball team remains undefeated on the season with a 14-0 win over Cascade.

Jackson dominates Cascade, 14-0, Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Robert Polk (Contributed photo)

Everett School District creates scholarship to honor Polk

The Robert C. Polk Memorial Athletic Scholarship honors the late activities and athletics director.

Robert Polk (Contributed photo)
Robert Polk (Contributed photo)

Everett mourns the loss of athletic and activities director

Robert Polk, 54, was known for his grace, hard work and desire to help kids compete and succeed.

Robert Polk (Contributed photo)
Kamiak's Wesley Garret runs through multiple tackles during the game against Cascade on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Kamiak thumps Cascade in battle of Wesco unbeatens

The Knights cap an impressive turnaround with a 44-14 win and finish the season 4-0.

Kamiak's Wesley Garret runs through multiple tackles during the game against Cascade on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The annual Battle of Broadway between Everett High and Cascade High at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night on March 19, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Cascade rolls rival Everett in Battle of Broadway

The Bruins move to 3-0 on the season and retain the second annual Mayor’s Cup with a 46-20 win.

The annual Battle of Broadway between Everett High and Cascade High at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night on March 19, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Chicago Cubs' Steven Souza Jr. sits in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Rockies defeated the Cubs 11-10. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cascade alum Souza Jr. signs minor-league deal with Astros

The 31-year-old spent part of last season with the Cubs, appearing in 11 games.

Chicago Cubs' Steven Souza Jr. sits in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Rockies defeated the Cubs 11-10. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Sounders sporting director Chris Henderson greets a player after a soccer training session Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Seattle. The Sounders play Club America in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal round on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Opportunity too good for Cascade High grad to pass up

Former soccer standout Chris Henderson looks forward to new position with Inter Miami

Seattle Sounders sporting director Chris Henderson greets a player after a soccer training session Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Seattle. The Sounders play Club America in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal round on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda autographs a baseball in the Dodgertown locker-room in Vero Beach, Fla., in this Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1990, file photo. Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with the franchise, has died. He was 93. The Dodgers said Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, that he had a heart attack at his home in Fullerton, California. Resuscitation attempts were made on the way to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Former Cascade baseball coach remembers time with MLB legend

Bob Smithson spent time in the minor leagues playing against up-and-coming manager Tommy Lasorda.

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda autographs a baseball in the Dodgertown locker-room in Vero Beach, Fla., in this Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1990, file photo. Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with the franchise, has died. He was 93. The Dodgers said Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, that he had a heart attack at his home in Fullerton, California. Resuscitation attempts were made on the way to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Washington State offensive lineman Josh Watson (65) lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Even a COVID-19 diagnosis can’t rattle Cougars’ Watson

The Cascade graduate is staying positive during his senior season at WSU despite all the challenges.

Washington State offensive lineman Josh Watson (65) lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)