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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 football dialing up for state championship game

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

Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll's first year with the Las Vegas Raiders has not gone well. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Could Pete Carroll be one-and-done with the Raiders?

The firing of Chip Kelly as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator precipitated eyebrow-raising reports from NFL Network insiders Tom…

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)

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Lake Stevens football advances to state championship

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

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)

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Archbishop Murphy football dominates way to title game

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

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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)

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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.

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)

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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 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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

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

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Snohomish County Council recognizes the anti-bullying Buddy Bowl

The inclusive sports event will partner with the North Cascade Youth Football League for the first time.

Archbishop Murphy senior Khian Mallang wraps up Olympic freshman Jordan Driskell in a tackle during the Wildcats' 45-13 win against the Trojans in the 2A State Round of 16 at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football pushes past Olympic into quarterfinals

The Wildcats overcome season’s first deficit, respond quickly in 45-13 win on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells in celebration after a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football thumps Kamiakin in State opener

The No. 2 Vikings forced five turnovers in a 55-14 rout of the No. 15 Braves on Saturday.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak proves it belongs, pulls away from Chiawana

Seeded 13th, the Grizzlies beat the Riverhawks 38-18 in Pasco on Saturday.

Lake Stevens' Jayden Hollenbeck (18), Blake Moser (6) and Seth Price (4) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State playoff preview: Experts make their predictions

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

Archbishop Murphy junior Jack Burns (8 in black) wraps up a Pullman ball-carrier for a third-down stop in the Wildcats' 51-7 win against the Greyhounds in a 2A winner-to-state playoff game at Terry Ennis Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football blitzes Pullman in 2A playoffs

The Wildcats score touchdowns in all three phases, turn fast start into 51-7 win on Saturday.

Lake Stevens' Blake Moser (6) celebrates his touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football runs over Woodinville in playoffs

The Vikings get wake-up call after tight first half, total 511 rushing yards in 56-28 win on Friday.

Glacier Peak football's offense lines up against Tahoma in a State Round of 32 game on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak rolls Tahoma to open playoffs

The Grizzlies capitalize on four forced turnovers to take down the Bears 31-7 on Friday night.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Terrace, Shorewood, Stanwood bounced from playoffs

Snohomish falls to No. 1 O’Dea on a tough Friday for area Class 3A teams.