Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Experts make their Week 8 predictions

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

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Vikings move up to No. 5 in latest state football poll

Arlington and Monroe both ranked eighth in their classifications.

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WSU punter Nick Haberer to redshirt with injury

TE Andre Dollar out for ‘extended period.’

Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).

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Abe Lucas likely to return to Seahawks practice soon

The Archbishop Murphy and WSU grad and Seahawks starting tackle has been out with injury.

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Analysis: WSU QB John Mateer best when keeping it simple

The 20-year-old QB didn’t try to do too much in 42-10 win over Hawaii.

Shorewood senior wide receiver Niko Zacharias gets tackled during a Wesco 3A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Edmonds, Wash., on Oct. 18, 2024. Shorewood won 31-13. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Shorewood football charges past E-W, 31-13

Gatsby Palmer helps the Stormrays spoil the Warriors’ homecoming game.

Monroe’s Aaron Clifton runs the ball during the game against Shorecrest on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Photo gallery: No. 8 Monroe thumps Shorecrest

Bearcats rebound from last week’s loss to Class 4A No. 1 Camas

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Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams trains on a tackle sled at a practice. Williams signed a one-year, $4 million contract with $2.98 million guaranteed with Seattle on Aug. 23.

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Connor Williams unhappy with his performance

The Seahawks’ center is the anchor to Seattle’s problematic O-line.

Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Local experts make their Week 7 picks

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

Archbishop Murphy senior running back Jevin Madison runs with the football during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy moves to No. 2 in state football poll

Arlington and Lake Stevens remain fifth and sixth in Class 4A, respectively.

Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘We’re just thinking about the kids’

Long-time coach John Gradwohl returns to help lead the Warriors this season.

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Analysis: WSU shows its offense has some real work to do

Cougars beat Fresno State on Saturday, but defense bailed them out.

Ross Noe (left to right), Steve Jensen, Tom Freal, Jim Brotten and Dean Corcoran all laugh in the locker room as they get ready to officiate a high school football game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Work hard, have fun, enjoy the game’

Five locals give back to Snohomish County through officiating.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks down at the Stilly Cup after beating Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘This is our cup, not theirs’: Stilly Cup stays with Arlington

The No. 5 Eagles ran past archrival Stanwood 33-7 and remain undefeated.

Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Local experts make their Week 6 picks

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

Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington, Lake Stevens ranked 5-6 in this week’s 4A AP poll

Monroe (3A) and Archbishop Murphy (2A) remain in Top 5.

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WSU offensive line is leading the charge to avoid a fall-off

Cougars face road test at Fresno State on Saturday.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball against the New York Giants at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Is Geno Smith changing run calls to passes? When will Seahawks run Kenneth Walker more?

Walker rushed only five times in the loss to the New York Giants.

Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright attempts to pull in a touchdown pass between Lake Stevens’ Treyten Pester (5) and Seth Price (4) in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The game ended 31-10, and the Vikings handed the Grizzlies their first loss of the season. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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Lake Stevens football muscles past Glacier Peak 31-10

Jayshon Limar and the No. 8 Vikings hand the No. 9 Grizzlies their first loss.

Snohomish’s David Hammer calls a play before the snap during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep football roundup for Friday, Oct. 4.

North teams spell trouble for Snohomish, Marysville Getchell.