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Lakewood hires Adam McShane as new head football coach

The Blaine High School graduate takes over for longtime Cougars coach Dan Teeter who stepped away after this past season.

 

Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep notebook: Locals named to all-state girls soccer teams

Plus, Granite Falls and Sultan winter athletes honored by Emerald Sound Conference, and Lake Stevens football coaches recognized.

 

Mark Stewart, head coach, demonstrates proper technique during practice Thursday afternoon at Mariner High School in Everett on August 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett taps longtime area coach Stewart to lead football team

The 63-year-old has been head coach at Mariner and Meadowdale and was an All-American linebacker at UW.

 

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Archbishop Murphy names Cronin new head football coach

The Everett High School alum was the head coach at Cascade from 2012-13 and most recently was an assistant coach at O’Dea.

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Lake Stevens senior Jayden Limar is the Herald’s 2022 Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022 Football Player of the Year: Jayden Limar

The Oregon-bound running back piled up 2,331 yards and 40 total TDs while leading Lake Stevens to its 1st-ever state title.

Lake Stevens senior Jayden Limar is the Herald’s 2022 Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top photo: The Herald’s All-Area first-team offense, from left to right: Arlington junior Jacoby Falor (All-purpose), Glacier Peak senior River Lien (QB), Stanwood senior Ryder Bumgarner (RB), Mariner senior Cartez Williams (RB), Lake Stevens senior Grant Lynch (OL), Glacier Peak senior Trey Leckner (WR), Archbishop Murphy senior Issiah Smith (OL), Lake Stevens senior Macray Flanders (K), Edmonds-Woodway junior Jesse Hart (WR), Stanwood senior Jeremiah Johnson (OL), Lake Stevens senior Aaron Parker (OL) and Glacier Peak senior Joseph Johnson (OL). Not pictured: Lake Stevens senior Jayden Limar (RB) and Kamiak sophomore T’Andre Waverly (TE). Bottom photo: The Herald’s All-Area first-team defense, from left to right: Lake Stevens senior Isaac Redford (DB), Shorewood senior Hunter Tibodeau (DL), Arlington senior Wyatt Tilton (DL), Lake Stevens senior Cole Becker (DL), Stanwood senior Ryder Bumgarner (DB), Lake Stevens junior Mason Turner (LB), Arlington senior Spencer Fischer (LB), Glacier Peak senior Austin Burns (DB), Lake Stevens senior Joe McGinnis (LB) and Mariner senior Macky James (DB). Not pictured: Marysville Pilchuck senior Christian Van Natta (DL), Monroe junior Biggie Notoa (LB) and Kamiak senior AJ Winsor (P). (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022 All-Area high school football teams

A look at the top prep football players in the area this fall.

Top photo: The Herald’s All-Area first-team offense, from left to right: Arlington junior Jacoby Falor (All-purpose), Glacier Peak senior River Lien (QB), Stanwood senior Ryder Bumgarner (RB), Mariner senior Cartez Williams (RB), Lake Stevens senior Grant Lynch (OL), Glacier Peak senior Trey Leckner (WR), Archbishop Murphy senior Issiah Smith (OL), Lake Stevens senior Macray Flanders (K), Edmonds-Woodway junior Jesse Hart (WR), Stanwood senior Jeremiah Johnson (OL), Lake Stevens senior Aaron Parker (OL) and Glacier Peak senior Joseph Johnson (OL). Not pictured: Lake Stevens senior Jayden Limar (RB) and Kamiak sophomore T’Andre Waverly (TE). Bottom photo: The Herald’s All-Area first-team defense, from left to right: Lake Stevens senior Isaac Redford (DB), Shorewood senior Hunter Tibodeau (DL), Arlington senior Wyatt Tilton (DL), Lake Stevens senior Cole Becker (DL), Stanwood senior Ryder Bumgarner (DB), Lake Stevens junior Mason Turner (LB), Arlington senior Spencer Fischer (LB), Glacier Peak senior Austin Burns (DB), Lake Stevens senior Joe McGinnis (LB) and Mariner senior Macky James (DB). Not pictured: Marysville Pilchuck senior Christian Van Natta (DL), Monroe junior Biggie Notoa (LB) and Kamiak senior AJ Winsor (P). (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar (left) signals after scoring a touchdown during a state playoff game against Graham-Kapowsin on Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

Lake Stevens star running back Limar flips commitment, signs with Oregon

Also, a trio of Glacier Peak standouts sign with FBS programs on the opening day of college football’s early signing period.

Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar (left) signals after scoring a touchdown during a state playoff game against Graham-Kapowsin on Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach walks onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Pullman, Wash. Two people with knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State has hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach.  The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, because the school has not yet officially announced the move. Leach will replace Joe Moorhead, who was fired last week after two seasons. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Former WSU football coach Leach dies at 61

The unfiltered coach, who helped revolutionize the game with the Air Raid offense, died following complications from a heart condition.

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach walks onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Pullman, Wash. Two people with knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State has hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach.  The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, because the school has not yet officially announced the move. Leach will replace Joe Moorhead, who was fired last week after two seasons. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Lake Stevens High School head football coach Tom Tri hoists his team’s championship trophy during a community parade and celebration Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Van Til: Lake Stevens’ title breakthrough was ‘years in the making’

In completing their ascent to the state football mountaintop, the Vikings added the final missing piece to their decorated legacy.

Lake Stevens High School head football coach Tom Tri hoists his team’s championship trophy during a community parade and celebration Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens football players ride in the back of a truck during their championship parade Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lake Stevens football celebrates with state championship parade

The Lake Stevens football team celebrated its first-ever state title with a championship parade Saturday morning. The parade, organized by the city… Continue reading

Lake Stevens football players ride in the back of a truck during their championship parade Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens quarterback Kolton Matson drops back to pass against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Patterson: QB Matson ‘had that dawg in him’ during Lake Stevens’ state title win

The sophomore quarterback’s growth since last year’s championship loss was the biggest difference for the Vikings on offense this time around.

Lake Stevens quarterback Kolton Matson drops back to pass against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A gang of Lake Stevens defenders stop Xe'Ree Alexander against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Notebook: Defense shines in Lake Stevens’ championship game victory

The Vikings set the tone with an early interception and seal the game with key defensive stands.

A gang of Lake Stevens defenders stop Xe'Ree Alexander against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Cole Becker celebrates a touchdown with teammates after putting his team up against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State champs!: Lake Stevens captures 1st-ever 4A football title

The Vikings edge Kennedy Catholic 24-22 in the state title game to complete the elusive final step in their program’s ascent.

Lake Stevens’ Cole Becker celebrates a touchdown with teammates after putting his team up against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Lake Stevens players run out onto the field before the start of the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Championship central: Lake Stevens’ run to the title game

Get ready for Saturday night’s 4A state championship game with stories from the Vikings’ success-filled season.

The Lake Stevens players run out onto the field before the start of the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Left: Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar (Olivia Vanni/The Herald). Right: Kennedy Catholic wide receiver Mason Hayes (Pete Caster/The News Tribune).

4A state title game preview: Lake Stevens vs. Kennedy Catholic

The Vikings are on the doorstep of their 1st state crown. Get ready for the title game with an in-depth look at both teams.

Left: Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar (Olivia Vanni/The Herald). Right: Kennedy Catholic wide receiver Mason Hayes (Pete Caster/The News Tribune).
A gang of Lake Stevens Vikings take down the ball carrier during the 4A semifinal against Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Versatile defense plays key role in Lake Stevens’ run to title game

The Vikings’ flexible defense has slowed down a variety of offenses en route to another 4A state championship game trip.

A gang of Lake Stevens Vikings take down the ball carrier during the 4A semifinal against Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar beats the defense for a 55-yard touchdown run during the 4A semifinal against Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens tops Graham-Kapowsin to reach state title game

Jayden Limar accounts for 6 TDs as the Vikings beat the defending champs 42-28 and avenge last year’s title game loss.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar beats the defense for a 55-yard touchdown run during the 4A semifinal against Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar runs the ball during the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘He’s been our motor’: Star tailback Limar powers Lake Stevens’ title quest

Notre Dame commit Jayden Limar has showcased his immense talent while leading the Vikings back to the 4A state semifinals.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar runs the ball during the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Cole Becker weaves through the secondary on a long reception against Gonzaga Prep on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

4A state semifinal preview: Lake Stevens vs. Graham-Kapowsin

The Vikings are set to face defending champion Graham-Kapowsin in a rematch of last year’s state title game.

Lake Stevens’ Cole Becker weaves through the secondary on a long reception against Gonzaga Prep on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr., center, celebrates with Willie Taylor III, left, as he holds the Apple Cup Trophy after they defeated in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Huskies out for revenge in Apple Cup

The Huskies haven’t forgotten the frenzied celebration that took place on their home turf last year.

Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr., center, celebrates with Willie Taylor III, left, as he holds the Apple Cup Trophy after they defeated in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)