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Stanwood girls knock off Snohomish to earn 3A state berth

Vivienne Berrett poured in 27 points and the Spartans advanced to the 3A District 1 title game.

Jackson's Sylas Williams drives with Woodinville's Jamison Atwood defending at Jackson High School Wednesday evening in Mill Creek, Washington on January 5, 2022. The Timberwolves won 76-57. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball postseason update: A look at where things stand

There have already been some surprises. And the action heats up this week, with state berths at stake.

Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Feb. 3 at Sultan High School in Sultan. Trichler was named the Emerald Sound Conference Coho Division Player of the Year. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Winter 2021-22 All-Emerald Sound Conference teams

Athletes honored in boys and girls basketball and boys and girls wrestling.

Everett’s Lillian Thompson splits the Mountlake Terrace defense Friday evening in Everett, Washington on February 11, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Everett girls down Terrace in 3A districts

The Seagulls advanced to the 3A District 1 Tournament semifinals with a 66-37 win on Friday night.

The Lake Stevens bench reacts to a teammate’s three point shot against Kamiak Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Feb. 9

Seven local teams receive top-10 rankings in the final AP basketball polls of the season.

Mountlake Terrace's Jaxon Dubiel, left, and Arlington's Ethan Martin chase down a loose ball Friday evening at Mountlake Terrace High School on December 10, 2021. The Eagles won 70-55. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

The Arlington and Mariner boys clinch league titles, the Lake Stevens boys save their season, and more.

Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rising Sultan girls eye 1st state berth in program history

After a massive breakthrough last spring, the Lady Turks have taken another step forward this season.

Mariner's Dakota Joseph drives to the hoop during the game against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

Mariner boys beat GP, Arlington girls clinch a league title, Sultan girls earn a landmark win, and more.

Lake Stevens' Cori Wilcox looks to shoot with Jackson's Arielle Leavens defending Saturday evening at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington, January 22, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Talented Lake Stevens girls ready for deep postseason run

Led by a standout senior quartet, the seventh-ranked Vikings have “one goal” — a trip to the Tacoma…

Glacier Peak's Aidan Davis is yells while being fouled by Mariner's Dakota Joseph during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Jan. 26

Six local teams are ranked in the top-10 of their respective classification. Four others received votes.

Arlington’s Keira Marsh gos for a layup against Snohomish on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at Arlington High School. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Arlington girls fend off Snohomish in pivotal league showdown

The Eagles ride their defense to a 57-44 win over the Panthers in a clash of 3A state…

Stanwood's Owen Thayer makes a layup during the game against Mountlake Terrace on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

Chaos atop Wesco 3A/2A boys, a GP boys buzzer-beater, a signature Lake Stevens girls victory, and more.

The Shorecrest bench reacts to a missed shot in the final seconds of regular time to send the game against Arlington to overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Wave of cancellations wreaking havoc on winter prep sports

‘It’s just been so hard’: Canceled games and program shutdowns have been commonplace for local teams.

Arlington's Sophie Willis, left, and Stanwood's Vivienne Berrett look for a rebound at Arlington High School Saturday evening in Arlington, Washington on January 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school basketball polls for Jan. 19

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Stanwood's Mack Hepper adds pressure to a shot attempt by Shorecrest's Parker Baumann Thursday evening at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington on January 13, 2022. The Highlanders won 88-68. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

The Shorecrest boys are firing on all cylinders. Plus, a look at other highlights from last week.

Arlington's Maddy Fischer, right, attempts a steal from Stanwood's Grace Walker at Arlington High School Saturday evening in Arlington, Washington on January 8, 2022. The Eagles won 57-47. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Girls basketball weekly update: Storylines from around the area

Arlington beats rival Stanwood, Lake Stevens clobbers GP, Terrace continues its turnaround, and more.

Arlington's Sophie Willis, left, and Stanwood's Vivienne Berrett look for a rebound at Arlington High School Saturday evening in Arlington, Washington on January 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arlington girls pull away to beat Stanwood in rivalry showdown

Jenna Villa kickstarts a late 10-0 run, leading the Eagles to a 57-47 victory in a key league…

Wrestlers compete in the 2020 Mat Classic state tournament. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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State sets new COVID testing requirements for prep sports

All athletes in high-contact indoor sports must get tested at least 3 times per week, the DOH said.

Lake Stevens' Baylor Thomas dribbles past an Inglemoor defender in a winner-to-state, loser-out game on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek. (Katie Webber / The Herald)

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Prep girls basketball: 2021-22 season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and more for the 2021-22 girls basketball season.

Top row (left-right): Mariner's Naser Motley, Sultan's Grace Trichler, Lakewood's Justice Taylor. Middle row (left-right): Arlington's Jenna Villa, Lake Stevens' Cori Wilcox. Bottom row (left-right): Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson, Glacier Peak's Bobby Siebers, Snohomish's Ella Gallatin. (Herald file photos)

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Top returning prep basketball players in Snohomish County

Boys and girls basketball players returned to the court last week for their first game action of the…