College sports

Grand Canyon beach volleyball player Samaya Morin. (Photo provided by Grand Canyon University)

Local duo leads Grand Canyon beach volleyball into NCAA tourney

Allison Hansen and Samaya Morin are proving that growing up in the Pacific Northwest is no obstacle to excelling on the beach.

Grand Canyon beach volleyball player Samaya Morin. (Photo provided by Grand Canyon University)
Stanford running back Casey Filkins dives for yardage while being tackled by Washington linebackers Dominique Hampton, left, and Alphonzo Tuputala, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Analysis: Diving into UW’s defensive depth chart

The Huskies defense has something to prove with plenty of talented quarterbacks on the schedule this fall.

Stanford running back Casey Filkins dives for yardage while being tackled by Washington linebackers Dominique Hampton, left, and Alphonzo Tuputala, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Former MP star Battle announces transfer to West Virginia

After a big season leading Montana State to the NCAA Tournament, the senior-to-be will join the Mountaineers of the Big 12.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Mike Trautman, head coach, directs a play during practice Monday evening at Everett Community College in Everett on March 2, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Head men’s basketball coach Trautman steps down at EvCC

The Trojans went 142-52, including a historic run to the NWAC title game this past season, during his successful 7-year tenure.

Mike Trautman, head coach, directs a play during practice Monday evening at Everett Community College in Everett on March 2, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Community roundup: EdC’s Zevenbergen named NABC All-American

Plus, Edmonds-Woodway graduate Sota Kitahara earning playing time with Sounders, locals earn weekly awards and more.

ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Young children play basketball in front of the Funko store during Everett 3on3 Saturday, July 9, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: Everett 3on3 hoops tourney returns in July

Plus, RaeQuan Battle enters the NCAA transfer portal, Sami Reynolds earns Pac-12 Player of the Week honors and much more.

Young children play basketball in front of the Funko store during Everett 3on3 Saturday, July 9, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. high-fives a fan while leaving the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

UW QB Penix Jr. prioritizing national title, not Heisman Trophy

Asked if he thinks about winning the prestigious award, the QB responds: ‘I think about winning the national championship.’

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. high-fives a fan while leaving the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FILE - Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr. shoots against Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Seattle. Brooks was named newcomer of the year in the Pac-12 in voting released by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

Keion Brooks Jr. says he is returning to Huskies

The UW men get needed good news as their leading scorer announces he will be back for another season.

FILE - Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr. shoots against Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Seattle. Brooks was named newcomer of the year in the Pac-12 in voting released by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Everett Silvertips' Beau Courtney (left) was named U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and a finalist for the WHL's Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Humanitarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)

Community roundup: Tips’ Courtney honored for off-ice work

Plus, Everett Community College’s Khalil Gilbert earns athlete of the week nod and Edmonds College baseball ranked second in NWAC.

Everett Silvertips' Beau Courtney (left) was named U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and a finalist for the WHL's Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Humanitarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)
Connecticut guard Tristen Newton celebrates after scoring against San Diego State during the first half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

UConn smothers SDSU, wins 5th national title

The Huskies finished off a run of double-digit wins through the tournament with a 76-59 victory.

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton celebrates after scoring against San Diego State during the first half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)

Community roundup: Roe, White earn All-America nods again

Plus, Jackson alum Justin Limberg places at the D-III men’s swimming nationals, two Silvertips are named all-stars and much more.

Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)
UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) shoots while defended by Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

UConn runs away in second half, ends Gonzaga’s season in Elite Eight

Jordan Hawkins scores 20 points and the Huskies beat the Bulldogs 82-54.

UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) shoots while defended by Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Gonzaga's Drew Timme (2) loses controls of the ball while defended by UCLA's Kenneth Nwuba, left, in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Zags hold on for wild win over UCLA, advance to Elite Eight

Julian Stawther made the game-winning 3-pointer with 6 seconds left.

Gonzaga's Drew Timme (2) loses controls of the ball while defended by UCLA's Kenneth Nwuba, left, in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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)

Community roundup: AquaSox schedule exhibition game vs. EvCC

Plus, Lynnwood native Myles Gaskin re-signs with the Dolphins, a Fly Casting Fair will be held in Mountlake Terrace and more.

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)
Washington guard Keyon Menifield reacts after making a basket against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA collage basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Menifield announces return to UW men’s basketball team

The guard joins Braxton Meah and backcourt mate Koren Johnson in deciding to return for another season with the Huskies.

Washington guard Keyon Menifield reacts after making a basket against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA collage basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Everett Community College no art.

EvCC falls to Bellevue in NWAC men’s basketball title game

Bellevue jumps out to a 15-2 lead and Everett, seeking its first NWAC championship, never recovers.

Everett Community College no art.
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EvCC men sink Clackamas, advance to NWAC title game

The Trojans open with a 10-0 run and never trail in a 92-80 semifinal victory.

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Washington State's Jessica Clarke, center and Florida Gulf Coast's Emma List battle for the ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

WSU women ousted by Florida Gulf Coast in NCAA Tournament

The fifth-seeded Cougars’ season comes to an end in a loss to the 12th-seeded Eagles.

Washington State's Jessica Clarke, center and Florida Gulf Coast's Emma List battle for the ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Battle scores 26, Montana State falls to Kansas State

The Marysville Pilchuck alum leads all scorers in the game, but the No. 14 Bobcats lose to the No. 3 Wildcats 77-65.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Fairleigh Dickinson guard Joe Munden Jr. (1) celebrates beating Purdue 63-58 after a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 Purdue in NCAA Tournament

The undersized Knights shock the Boilermakers 63-58 to become just the second 16-seed to beat a No. 1 in tournament history.

Fairleigh Dickinson guard Joe Munden Jr. (1) celebrates beating Purdue 63-58 after a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)