Cascade High School

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Steven Souza Jr. celebrates after his walk off home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jacob Barnes during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Arizona Diamondbacks have sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade that includes five players, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Cascade grad Souza Jr. announces retirement from MLB

The 33-year-old spent parts of nine seasons in the majors, including six games with the Mariners this season.

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Steven Souza Jr. celebrates after his walk off home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jacob Barnes during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Arizona Diamondbacks have sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade that includes five players, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Edmonds-Woodway High School grad Nick Hull (left) and Cascade grad Brett Gillis. Hull was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs and Gillis went to the Houston Astros in the eighth round. (Herald file photos)

2 former Snohomish County prep standouts taken on Day 2 of MLB draft

E-W alum Nick Hull was drafted in the 7th round by the Cubs and Cascade alum Brett Gillis in the 8th round by the Astros.

Edmonds-Woodway High School grad Nick Hull (left) and Cascade grad Brett Gillis. Hull was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs and Gillis went to the Houston Astros in the eighth round. (Herald file photos)
Dwayne Lane Athlete of the Year Scholarship candidates Jackson's Kate Russell (top left to right), Everett's Lillian Thompson, Cascade's Laura Alcantar Soto, Jackson's Dominic Hellman (bottom left to right), Everett's Joey Hudson and Cascade's Ronan McKague at the Everett School District Athletic Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Everett School District student-athletes receive scholarship awards

Jackson’s Dominic Hellman, Everett’s Lillian Thompson, Everett’s Jemyre Reed and Cascade’s Mariana Oliva-Jauregui win scholarships.

Dwayne Lane Athlete of the Year Scholarship candidates Jackson's Kate Russell (top left to right), Everett's Lillian Thompson, Cascade's Laura Alcantar Soto, Jackson's Dominic Hellman (bottom left to right), Everett's Joey Hudson and Cascade's Ronan McKague at the Everett School District Athletic Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
State softball.

State softball roundup: Jackson loses 4A semifinal heartbreaker to Skyview

Skyview scores 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th to rally for a 4-3 walkoff win, denying the Timberwolves a shot at a 3-peat.

State softball.
Cascade's Ashlyee Bloch attempts to tag out Snohomish's Camryn Sage Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State softball preview: A look at the area’s state-bound teams

Nine local high school softball teams are playing in their respective state tournaments this weekend.

Cascade's Ashlyee Bloch attempts to tag out Snohomish's Camryn Sage Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade's Katelyn Pryor holds the championship trophy Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Another milestone: Cascade softball rolls past Snohomish for district crown

The Bruins continue their breakthrough season and blast 7 homers to beat the Panthers 14-7 in the 3A District 1 title game.

Cascade's Katelyn Pryor holds the championship trophy Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade’s Abby Surowiec drives the ball against Arlington Tuesday, May 17, 2022, during a Class 3A District 1 matchup at the Phill Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Miraculous comeback: Cascade seals state berth with walk-off grand slam

Ashlyee Bloch hits the game-winner as the Bruins rally from a 10-run deficit to beat Arlington.

Cascade’s Abby Surowiec drives the ball against Arlington Tuesday, May 17, 2022, during a Class 3A District 1 matchup at the Phill Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett native Steven Souza Jr. jogs with members of the Aquasox while visiting during a team workout Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. Souza, who was on his way to Tacoma, took part in batting practice and bought the High A team a couple pizzas. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett native Souza Jr. called up by Mariners

The Cascade graduate joins Seattle in New York as struggling youngster Jarred Kelenic is demoted to Triple-A Tacoma.

Everett native Steven Souza Jr. jogs with members of the Aquasox while visiting during a team workout Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. Souza, who was on his way to Tacoma, took part in batting practice and bought the High A team a couple pizzas. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish's Alli Wilson, left, and welcomes teammate Emma Hansen to the plate, scoring a run against Cascade High School Thursday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on May 5, 2022. The Panthers won 9-3. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Snohomish tops Cascade in key softball battle

The Panthers improve to 14-3 overall and 11-1 in league play with a 9-3 win over the Bruins.

Snohomish's Alli Wilson, left, and welcomes teammate Emma Hansen to the plate, scoring a run against Cascade High School Thursday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on May 5, 2022. The Panthers won 9-3. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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)