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Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Reader poll: Make your pick for Lake Stevens vs. Kamiakin

Do you think you can beat the experts in our weekly high school football picks?

Arlington’s Stevie Balderas (81) is tackled during the Arlington and Bellevue Class 3A state quarterfinal game at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Arlington lost, 35-17. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Arlington’s unbeaten run ends in state quarterfinals vs. Bellevue

The Eagles find no answers for the Wolverines’ punishing rushing attack in a 35-17 loss.

Arlington senior defender Bookie Cramer comes up with a fumble recovery against Ridgeline during a playoff matchup Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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3A state quarterfinal capsule: Arlington vs. Bellevue

The Eagles host the Wolverines with a state semifinal berth up for grabs.

Arlington’s defense stuffs Ferndale running back Talan Bungard on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stout Arlington defense ready for challenge against Bellevue

The shutdown unit believes its past experiences against the Wing-T will be a benefit against the Wolverines.

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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Game picks for the prep football state quarterfinals

Find out which teams the experts and readers pick to win in the state playoffs.

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)

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4A state quarterfinal capsule: Lake Stevens vs. Kennedy Catholic

The Vikings host the Lancers in a rematch of last year’s state championship game.

Lake Stevens players celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Lake Stevens and Woodinville at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 41-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Unheralded group becomes Lake Stevens’ deepest set of receivers

After waiting behind others, a balanced, senior-heavy contingent has keyed another playoff run for the Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Abraham Lucas is pictured during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 22-14. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Murphy grad Abraham Lucas set to return to Seahawks practice

The second-year right tackle has been out since suffering a knee injury in the season opener.

Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Reader poll: Make your prep football picks for the state quarterfinals

Do you think you can beat the experts in our weekly high school football picks?

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Monroe trampled by Bellevue, ousted from 3A state football tournament

The Bearcats surrender seven unanswered touchdowns in a 49-7 loss.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar (17) moves with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and Woodinville at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 41-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Limar runs wild as Vikings blow past Woodinville

Lake Stevens begins its state title defense with a 41-0 drubbing of the Falcons

Arlington players celebrate Chase Deberry’s fist quarter touchdown against Ridgeline during a playoff matchup Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington beats Ridgeline, earns 1st win at state in 18 years

Leyton Martin accounts for five touchdowns and Arlington’s defense forces six turnovers in a 35-13 victory.

Marysville Pilchuck senior Kenai Sinaphet tries to get around the edge on a handoff against Arlington on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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An in-depth look at every state football game with local teams

Six teams from the area remain standing as the state playoffs begin.

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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Game picks for the 1st round of the prep football state playoffs

Find out which teams the experts and readers pick to win in the state playoffs.

Arlington running back Caleb Reed takes a handoff against Ballard during a playoff matchup Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Seedings released for state football, soccer, small-school volleyball

Lake Stevens and Arlington football and Shorewood girls soccer receive the highest marks for local squads.

Arlington junior Kaid Hunter runs into the end zone for a second quarter score against Ballard during a playoff matchup Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington lights up Ballard en route to 3A state playoff berth

Caleb Reed piles up 190 yards and Leyton Martin throws for 5 TDs in a winner-to-state rout.

Nooksack Valley’s Colton Lentz (9) runs with the ball during a game between Granite Falls and Nooksack Valley at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Nooksack Valley won, 56-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Granite Falls’ bid for state berth crushed by Nooksack Valley

The Tigers fall 56-0 to the Pioneers in a winner-to-state bi-district crossover games.

Glacier Peak's Çhrisvin Bonshe (1) finds space while running with the ball against Snohomish on Sept. 1, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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10 games to watch during Week 10 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at every winner-to-state contest featuring local teams.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson scrambles for a solid gain 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)

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Prep football leaderboard for Week 10

The area’s top passers, rushers and receivers.

Arlington junior Jake Willis takes a kickoff for a long return against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Prep football power rankings after Week 9

There’s a bit of a shake up in the final edition of the rankings.