Football

Glacier Peak quarterback Lucas Entler runs with the ball during a 28-0 loss to Curtis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Curtis shuts out eighth-ranked Glacier Peak, 28-0

The Wesco 4A co-champions stunned by a season-ending, 28-0 playoff football loss.

Glacier Peak quarterback Lucas Entler runs with the ball during a 28-0 loss to Curtis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Jason Kelce, seen here arriving at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 4, 2024, issued an apology on ESPN before the game for his viral encounter with an unruly college football fan over the weekend. (Emily Curiel / The Kansas City Star / Tribune News Services)

Buckner: What is the proper response to hate?

Jason Kelce greeted hate with hate during incident at Penn St.

Jason Kelce, seen here arriving at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 4, 2024, issued an apology on ESPN before the game for his viral encounter with an unruly college football fan over the weekend. (Emily Curiel / The Kansas City Star / Tribune News Services)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

Experts make their Week 10 predictions

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

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)

WSU checks in at No. 21 in first round of CFP rankings

Cougars face an uphill battle to reach 12-team college football playoff.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), who got some receiver help prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, throws the ball during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Steelers, Lions, Ravens make moves at NFL trade deadline

Seahawks inactive in trade market, hold on to DK Metcalf.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), who got some receiver help prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, throws the ball during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Mountlake Terrace High School football team poses for a preseason photo (Photo courtesy of Mountlake Terrace High School).
The Mountlake Terrace High School football team poses for a preseason photo (Photo courtesy of Mountlake Terrace High School).
Lake Stevens’ Keagan Howard raises the ball in the air in celebration after running into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington, GP, Lake will host playoff football games

Monroe and Archbishop Murphy will also play home Round of 32 games.

Lake Stevens’ Keagan Howard raises the ball in the air in celebration after running into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Nov. 1

Glacier Peak grabs piece of Wesco 4A football title.

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)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington upsets Lake Stevens, 28-14

Eagles claim share of Wesco 4A title by taking down the two-time defending state champs.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

Experts make their Week 9 predictions

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

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)
Arlington’s Jace Graham reacts to a tackle during the Stilly Cup game against Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens, Arlington ranked one spot apart in AP poll

The Vikings and Eagles wills settle it on the field Friday night in Arlington.

Arlington’s Jace Graham reacts to a tackle during the Stilly Cup game against Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)
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)
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)

Experts make their Week 8 predictions

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

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)

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

Arlington and Monroe both ranked eighth in their classifications.

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).

Abe Lucas likely to return to Seahawks practice soon

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

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).

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.

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