Washington Huskies football players celebrate after winning the Apple Cup at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.  (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)

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The Apple Cup faces uncertain future beyond 2028

College football’s changing landscape puts the UW-WSU football rivalry in question.

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 3 predictions

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

Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens No. 1 in media and coaches football polls

Glacier Peak falls out of AP rankings despite win.

Glacier Peak quarterback Oliver Setterberg prepares for the snap during a non-league game against Snohomish on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Wash. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak capitalizes on Snohomish mistakes, wins grudge match

The Grizzlies took down the Panthers 20-3 on Friday night to move to 2-0 on the season.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser points after getting enough yards for a first down during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Weekend prep football roundup for Sept. 12-13

Lake Stevens knocks off Class 3A No. 1 Bellevue

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 2 predictions

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

Lake Stevens players run through colored smoke onto the field before the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens ranked No. 1 in season’s first AP poll.

GP, Stanwood and Archbishop Murphy make the Top 10.

Lake Stevens’ Dylan Phinney yells with hist teammates after beating Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens defeats reigning champ Sumner on last-second touchdown

Blake Moser connects with Seth Price to secure instant-classic, 31-28 win.

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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Prep football weekend roundup for Sept. 5-6

Shorewood storms to 51-point shutout in opener.

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 1 predictions

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

The Lake Stevens offensive and defensive lines set up for a practice rep at Lake Stevens High School on Sept. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football keeps evolving amid success

After falling short of 4A ‘three-peat,’ the Vikings kick off 2025 with major test.

Glacier Peak's Isaiah Owens (7) eyes Lake Stevens' Treyten Pester (5) as he runs with the ball during a game in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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2025 Wesco 4A football preview: coaches poll and team information

Experienced Glacier Peak aims to knock Lake Stevens off of league’s top spot.

Mountlake Terrace’s Nate Brown yells in celebration after getting a tackle during the game against Cascade on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2025 Wesco 3A South football preview: coaches poll, team information

Monroe aims to fend off favored challenger, earn fifth straight league title.

Monroe junior Chris Britt (center) takes a snap during a padless practice at Monroe High School on Aug. 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe aims for division ‘five-peat’ despite roster turnover

The Bearcats return just three starters to a team with only nine seniors.

Stanwood’s Alex Maldonado throws the ball during the Stilly Cup game against Arlington on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2025 Wesco 3A North football preview: coaches poll, team information

After last year’s realignment, all seven programs return this season, two with new coaches.

Nolan Powers runs through a lineman drill during football practice at Snohomish High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Solbakken setting new standard with Snohomish football

The first-year head coach brings unique experience to the rebuilding program.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)

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Former Monroe star Efton Chism III earns spot in NFL

A standout career at Eastern Washington leads to chance with the Patriots.

Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell (61) and Grey Zabel (76) line up before a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Steph Chambers / The Seattle Times / Getty Images)

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Seahawks GM Schneider confident in reconfigured O-line

Plus practice squad updates and surprise waiver moves

Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell (61) and Grey Zabel (76) line up before a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Steph Chambers / The Seattle Times / Getty Images)

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Seahawks GM Schneider confident in reconfigured O-line

Plus practice squad updates and surprise waiver moves

Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe winds up for a pass during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Reviewing Jalen Milroe’s first preseason as a Seahawk

Jalen Milroe made his first career start Saturday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., which is also…