Football

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar runs through multiple tackles into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens stuns Mead with fourth-quarter playoff comeback

The Vikings will play a Class 4A state football playoff quarterfinal game Saturday in Pasco.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar runs through multiple tackles into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU prepares for New Mexico

Cougs paying extra attention to the Lobos’ dual-threat QB.

Lake Stevens’ Kayden Blanchard and teammate Brayden Dougherty celebrate a sack during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep Football picks: State playoffs edition

Our trio of experts takes a crack at predicting winners of this week’s postseason games.

Lake Stevens’ Kayden Blanchard and teammate Brayden Dougherty celebrate a sack during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU jumps three spots to No. 18 in second round of CFP rankings

Cougars odds of making the college football playoffs remain slim.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar puts his arms in the air in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Nov. 8

Five local football teams advance to state playoffs.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar puts his arms in the air in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington football plows through North Creek, 56-35

Caleb Reed’s four rushing touchdowns help Eagles advance to state.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football routs Tahoma, 56-24

Kolton Matson’s four touchdowns help advance Vikings to state.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

Eagles move up to No. 6 in final football poll after big win

Glacier Peak checks in at eighth heading into this weekend’s playoffs.

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).

Mountlake Terrace named WIAA Team of the Month for football

The Hawks were recognized for achievements on and off the field.

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)

Prep football roundup for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26

Bearcats clinch Wesco 3A South 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)