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Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) speaks with wide receiver Robert Ferrel (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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WSU, Oregon St. all that’s left of Pac-12 as Stanford, Cal bolt

The Cardinal and Golden Bears will join the ACC leaving the Beavers and Cougars as the final Pac-12…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Roundup: 16-year-old wins ARCA race at Evergreen Speedway

Plus, Markovc doesn’t advance at worlds, GP grad Fifita named to Polynesian watch list and more.

Washington running back Cameron Davis tries to get past Colorado defensive back Kaylin Moore during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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UW starting running back Cam Davis out for season with injury

The lower-body injury was sustained late last week, according to coach Kalen DeBoer.

Washington athletic director Jen Cohen, left, poses for a photo with Kalen DeBoer, right, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, during a news conference in Seattle, to introduce DeBoer as the new head NCAA college football coach at the University of Washington. DeBoer has spent the past two seasons as head football coach at Fresno State. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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UW AD Jen Cohen leaves for same job at USC

After 25 years at Washington, Cohen will take over the AD job at Southern Cal vacated by the…

FILE - Washington State running back Nakia Watson (25) breaks away from Arizona safety Jaxen Turner in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Washington State opens their season at Colorado State on Sept. 2. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

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WSU hopes for stability, success amid wave of change

The Cougars enter their second season under head coach Jake Dickert.

FILE - Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) celebrates his touchdown catch against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Washington opens their season at home against Boise State on Sept. 2. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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No. 10 UW begins last season in Pac-12 as a contender for league title

Heisman hopeful Michael Penix Jr. leads the Huskies’ potent offense.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck throws in the first half of Georgia’s spring game April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Coach Kirby Smart has made it clear that Carson Beck is the quarterback to beat. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

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Georgia No. 1 in AP preseason college football poll

Meanwhile, Washington checks in at No. 10.

Washington State wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (88) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Donovan Ollie (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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WSU AD Pat Chun says of Cougars’ future: ‘We’re going to be OK’

Potential options for where Washington State will land begin to emerge, such as a Pac-12/Mountain West merger.

Members of the Washington defense, including defensive ends Zion Tupuola-Fetui, left, and Bralen Trice (8), line up for drills during the NCAA college football team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Can UW have a glory-filled Pac-12 swan song?

In Year 2 of the Kalen DeBoer era and with a Heisman candidate at QB, there seems to…

FILE - The Big Ten logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Miami of Ohio in Iowa City, Iowa., on Aug. 31, 2019. The Big Ten announced Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, that it has reached seven-year agreements with Fox, CBS and NBC to share the rights to the conference's football and basketball games. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

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AP Sources: UW and Oregon bolting Pac-12 for Big Ten

The Big Ten clears way for the schools early Friday, pushing the Pac-12 to the brink of imploding.

FILE - Washington State head coach Jake Dickert walks along the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California, on Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him tied to the Cougars through the 2027 season. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

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WSU disappointed but ‘will find its way’ after UW’s Pac-12 departure

The options remain unclear for Washington State after Friday’s developments.

Washington running back Cameron Davis scores a touchdown against Colorado linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo, second from left, and defensive back Trevor Woods during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Analysis: What’s next for UW after Pac-12 upheaval?

With Colorado officially bolting for the Big 12, here’s three scenarios that could play out for Washington.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Merchants dominate Grand Forks tournament

Plus, locals earn All-American baseball honors, a Meadowdale grad named softball All-American and ERA masters rowers shine.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21 puts up a shot over Northern Arizona forward Carson Towt (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

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Community roundup: Battle sticking with WVU despite Huggins’ exit

Plus, Lake Stevens grad Morin will play for the U.S. at beach volleyball worlds, results from the Galloway…

Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)

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Community roundup: Beard wins 2nd hammer throw national title

Plus, the Galloway Shootout at Evergreen Speedway takes place Saturday, the PBA finals are coming to Arlington and…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: EvCC inducts 6 into Athletics Hall of Fame

Plus, Everett alum Jayden White named 2nd team All-American, the Snohomish Smash returns for the 8th edition and…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Booth shines during NAIA World Series

Plus, EdC and EvCC players dominate the NWAC all-region baseball teams, Lake Stevens rowers qualify for nationals and…

Everett Community College has hired longtime assistant coach Daniel Thompson (middle) as its new head men's basketball coach. (EvCC Athletics photo)

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EvCC names Thompson new men’s basketball head coach

Thompson, 35, has been an assistant with the Trojans for 9 seasons and takes over for Mike Trautman,…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: 3 Jackson grads to D-I baseball tournament

Plus, Jayden White is headed back to the NCAA track and field nationals, the Silvertips sign their first-round…

Washington's Sami Reynolds runs the bases against McNeese during an NCAA softball game on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Local softball stars Reynolds, Mahler set for WCWS

Washington’s Sami Reynolds (Snohomish) and Stanford’s River Mahler (Monroe) each play prominent roles on their Pac-12 teams.