Cross country

Alexis Palmer (left) and Lindsay Arday shares a laugh during warm-ups before running Wednesday afternoon at Lord Hill Regional Park in Snohomish on October 2, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep cross country: GP looks to uphold strong tradition

The Grizzlies’ girls cross country team has won five state titles since the school opened in 2008.

Alexis Palmer (left) and Lindsay Arday shares a laugh during warm-ups before running Wednesday afternoon at Lord Hill Regional Park in Snohomish on October 2, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Prep cross country preview: 5 storylines to watch

Prep cross country preview: 5 storylines to watch

A look at some of the top local teams and runners, including defending state champ Naomi Smith from King’s.

Prep cross country preview: 5 storylines to watch
Glacier Peak girls win 4A state cross-country title (video)

Glacier Peak girls win 4A state cross-country title (video)

The Grizzlies achieved redemption with their 5th state team title in the past 9 years.

Glacier Peak girls win 4A state cross-country title (video)
Jackson, Granite Falls runners place 3rd at state cross-country meets (video)

Jackson, Granite Falls runners place 3rd at state cross-country meets (video)

Arlington, Edmonds-Woodway earn top-5 team finishes in 3A boys competition.

Jackson, Granite Falls runners place 3rd at state cross-country meets (video)
State cross country preview: Wesco 3A loaded with talent

State cross country preview: Wesco 3A loaded with talent

The state meet will feature a slew of local runners with title aspirations.

State cross country preview: Wesco 3A loaded with talent
Q&A with Mountlake Terrace cross country runner Jaden Lofrese

Q&A with Mountlake Terrace cross country runner Jaden Lofrese

The soft-spoken senior leads the Hawks by example and hopes to crack the top 5 at state this weekend.

Q&A with Mountlake Terrace cross country runner Jaden Lofrese
Local standouts headed to state after district cross country

Local standouts headed to state after district cross country

Jackson’s Joseph Skoog, Lake Stevens’ Taylor Roe, E-W’s Deyago Peraza and Shorecrest’s Lillian Visser all capture district titles.

Local standouts headed to state after district cross country
Snohomish cross country runner Megan Campbell runs with teammates during practice on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

5 Things to Know with Snohomish runner Megan Campbell

The senior — and 2-time state qualifier — has traveled the world and is interested in mental health.

Snohomish cross country runner Megan Campbell runs with teammates during practice on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway boys place 3rd at Hole in the Wall Invite (video)

Edmonds-Woodway boys place 3rd at Hole in the Wall Invite (video)

Deyago Peraza places 4th to lead the E-W boys, and Naomi Smith of King’s finishes 3rd in the top girls race.

Edmonds-Woodway boys place 3rd at Hole in the Wall Invite (video)
Siblings Anna, junior, and Joseph, senior, Skoog of Jackson High School are both solid distance runners, Anna placed 12th at last year’s 4A state meet and Joseph 41st. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cross country season preview: Jackson stars have special bond

In Joseph and Anna Skoog, the Timberwolves have a sibling combo that’s tough to beat.

Siblings Anna, junior, and Joseph, senior, Skoog of Jackson High School are both solid distance runners, Anna placed 12th at last year’s 4A state meet and Joseph 41st. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Dedication drives local coaches into 100-Season Club
Dedication drives local coaches into 100-Season Club

Community roundup: Locals help CWU football reach playoffs

The Central Washington University football team finished the regular season with a perfect 11-0 record after defeating Humboldt State 42-28 Saturday. The Wildcats were ranked… Continue reading

King’s boys XC, football each win 1A academic state title

The King’s boys cross country and football teams won 1A state academic championships. The harriers had a collective grade-point average of 3.85, while the football… Continue reading

Prep athletes of the week for 10/30-11/4

Girls soccer Jaydn Bush, Lake Stevens Bush, a senior forward, scored a goal Saturday to propel the Vikings over Kamiak 1-0 in the 4A Northwest… Continue reading

Edmonds-Woodway boys runners set personal records at state meet

Edmonds-Woodway boys runners set personal records at state meet

Cedarcrest’s Grant Van Valenburg takes 2nd place in 2A meet.

Edmonds-Woodway boys runners set personal records at state meet
Edmonds-Woodway girls place 2nd at state cross country meet

Edmonds-Woodway girls place 2nd at state cross country meet

The Warriors finish with three of top five 3A girls; Lake Stevens’ Roe places second in 4A.

Edmonds-Woodway girls place 2nd at state cross country meet
Edmonds-Woodway cross country trio hunting state crown

Edmonds-Woodway cross country trio hunting state crown

Yukino Parle, Olivia Meader Yetter and Stephanie Wroblewski enter Saturday’s meet among the top 10.

Edmonds-Woodway cross country trio hunting state crown

Local qualifiers for state cross country meet

State Cross Country Championships When: Saturday Where: Sun Willows Golf Course (Pasco) Race schedule: Wheelchair, 9:30 a.m.; 1B/2B girls, 10 a.m.; 1A girls, 10:30 a.m.;… Continue reading

Prep athletes of the week for 10/23-10/28

Boys tennis Andrew Counter/Steven Lin, Shorewood Counter and Lin won the 3A District 1 tournament doubles title Friday, beating Djelli Berisha and Ryan Johnson of… Continue reading