Football

The Tulalip Heritage bench reacts to a 3-point shot during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tulalip Heritage girls and boys basketball teams both win Thursday

Mia Brockmeyer leads Meadowdale girls to win over Everett.

 

Jackson junior Jaelyn Phaysith pressures Highline's quarterback into a throwaway during the Timberwolves' 23-7 win against the Pirates at Pop Keeney Stadium on Dec. 11, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Jackson girls flag football among Wesco pioneers

In first WIAA season, the Timberwolves show progress in 23-7 win against Highline on Thursday.

 

Edmonds-Woodway boys wrestling moves to 3-0 in duals

The Warriors force two technical falls against Woodinville to stay perfect on Wednesday.

 

Archbishop Murphy’s Hakeim Smalls reacts to getting a stop on fourth down during the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dominant Archbishop Murphy D-line slows Tumwater attack

Banged up, determined Wildcats’ ‘dogs’ plays big role in state football title Saturday

Archbishop Murphy’s Hakeim Smalls reacts to getting a stop on fourth down during the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy aims to complete dream season with state title

The Wildcats football team faces legendary Tumwater in the Class 2A championship game Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football wins first state title since 2016

The No. 1 Wildcats take down No. 2 Tumwater 35-20 for their fourth state title on Saturday night.

Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens falls in Class 4A state title football game.

Sumner’s Lance McGee runs wild, leads Spartans past Vikings 41-35 Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State football championship preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling picks up statement win

The Tomahawks drop just one bout against Lakewood on Thursday night.

Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football dialing up for state championship game

The Vikings will play for third 4A title in four years against Sumner on Saturday.

Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football advances to state championship

The Vikings hold off Graham-Kapowsin for 44-35 win in the 4A semifinals on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Isaiah Smith runs the ball upfield to the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football dominates way to title game

The Wildcats blast Anacortes 59-17 in Saturday’s Class 2A semifinal.

Archbishop Murphy’s Isaiah Smith runs the ball upfield to the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State football semifinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football gears up for Anacortes in state semifinal

The Wildcats channel competition, motivation leading up to Saturday’s clash against defending champs.

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Glacier Peak football falls to Sumner in 4A quarterfinals

The Grizzlies’ comeback effort against the defending champs comes up short in 34-17 loss on Saturday.

Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football tops Sehome in 2A quarterfinals

The Wildcats fend off the Mariners’ passing attack after Gabalis’ pick-six in 52-20 win on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.