Football

Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch, who will coach in his first Apple Cup on Saturday, looks toward the field in a game against Weber State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Washington Athletics)

Jedd Fisch ponders UW-WSU rivalry future before Saturday’s Apple Cup

The two teams will face off for at least the next five years, but the long term is uncertain.

Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch, who will coach in his first Apple Cup on Saturday, looks toward the field in a game against Weber State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Washington Athletics)

WSU safety Tyson Durant is helping bolster Cougs’ secondary

Renewed sense of confidence leads to improvement for defensive back.

Washington Huskies cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reacts after a play against Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Josie Sandquist / Washington Athletics)

UW and WSU to play in new college football world Apple Cup

Huskies and Cougars, no longer conference foes, will play a neutral site game at Lumen on Saturday.

Washington Huskies cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reacts after a play against Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Josie Sandquist / Washington Athletics)
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, Sept. 6

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 6: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) NON-LEAGUE Sumner 31, Lake Stevens 28 SUMNER —… Continue reading

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)
Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Cascade’s Marcell Alexander strips the ball from Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson during the game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Football is back!

Cascade defeated Mountlake Terrace 20-13 to kick off the first football Friday this fall.

Cascade’s Marcell Alexander strips the ball from Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson during the game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU’s Kyle Williams is becoming much more than a deep threat

Cougars receiver seems ‘Capable of doing anything you need.’

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)

Prep football picks for Week 1

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners for the first week of 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 Kade Hunter runs the ball during practice on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington Eagles soar into Wesco 4A looking to challenge Lake Stevens

A 3A quarterfinal team in 2023, Arlington hopes to prove it can contend for a 4A title.

Arlington’s Kade Hunter runs the ball during practice on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU and Texas Tech isn’t just a battle of versatile offenses. It’s a meeting of best friends

The teams’ opposing assistants coached together at Houston Baptist and Western Kentucky.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

How WSU LB Al-Uqdah leads Cougs’ effort to improve defense

The redshirt sophomore linebacker is stepping up his leadership role along with his play.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider (left) and head coach Mike Macdonald speak during a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex on April 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

Schneider-Macdonald ‘marriage’ sees Seahawks into new era

Now a seasoned GM, Schneider leads the Seahawks for the first time without Pete Carroll.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider (left) and head coach Mike Macdonald speak during a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex on April 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)
Senior quarterback Logan Manson hands off the football to senior running back Carl Watson III during a drill at the Monroe High School football practice in Monroe, Washington on Aug. 29, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

‘It’s an expectation to win’: Monroe football ready to rule Wesco again

The Bearcats look to clinch their fourth-straight Wesco 3A South title and make another postseason run.

Senior quarterback Logan Manson hands off the football to senior running back Carl Watson III during a drill at the Monroe High School football practice in Monroe, Washington on Aug. 29, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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)

2024 Wesco 3A North football preview: coaches poll and team information

With the removal of Arlington, Marysville Pilchuck and the addition of Sedro-Woolley, Snohomish, this season will be a new challenge for all.

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)
A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

‘We’re all ready to go’: Stanwood football prepared to prove the underdog story is true once again

After finishing in the bottom half of the Wesco 3A North standings last year but advancing to the state tournament in 2021 and 2022, the Spartans are refueling for a trip back to the postseason.

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

WSU rewind: Cougs’ defense struggles, O-line thrives in rout

Cougs new starting QB totaled six TDs in 70-30 trouncing of Portland State.

Boling: WSU’s Dickert focuses on what he can control

With the future uncertain for the Cougs, Dickert believes it starts with him.

Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during a preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Steelers name Russell Wilson starter

The former Seahawks quarterback beats out former Bears starter Justin Fields.

Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during a preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Preview and predictions: WSU will rely on youth this year

The Cougars have some promising young players who will need to step up.