Glacier Peak High School

Glacier Peak players celebrate a goal during the game against Kamiak on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak tops Kamiak in key Wesco 4A soccer clash

Ryann Reynolds strikes again, scoring in the 41st minute to give the Grizzlies a 1-0 win in a pivotal league showdown.

 

Snohomish’s Kyle Larson finds space up the middle on a run against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 4 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Lake Stevens and GP suffer out-of-state losses, Monroe’s offense keeps rolling and Snohomish picks up a key league win.

 

Lake Stevens' Joe McGinnis (7) eyes a Federal Way defender as he races down the field for a touchdown after recovering a fumble caused by teammate Ashten Hendrickson (66) during a game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

A key Wesco 3A South clash, interesting interstate games and an Everett School District battle highlight the week.

 

The AquaSox’s Dariel Gomez heads around first after hitting a double to score two runs during a game against the Vancouver Canadians Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: Sox announce tentative schedule for 2023

Plus, a trio of key Silvertips are back with the team for the season opener, Max Gray is added to the XFL draft pool and much more.

The AquaSox’s Dariel Gomez heads around first after hitting a double to score two runs during a game against the Vancouver Canadians Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Trey Leckner shrugs after scoring yet another of his five first half touchdowns against Ferndale on Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘It’s so cool’: Glacier Peak routs Ferndale at Lumen Field

Behind five TD passes from River Lien to Trey Leckner, the Grizzlies win 42-14 in a showcase game at the home of the Seahawks.

Glacier Peak’s Trey Leckner shrugs after scoring yet another of his five first half touchdowns against Ferndale on Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community sports: Lang earns 2nd straight Late Models title

Plus, Archbishop Murphy grad Natalie Hayward earns another SEC volleyball honor and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Christian Bonshe rushes for yardage with Snohomish’s defense closing Friday night at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on September 2, 2022. Glacier Peak led 28-0 at the half. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Glacier Peak pummels Snohomish, continues rivalry dominance

The Grizzlies remain perfect in the Dick Armstrong Cup and overpower the crosstown rival Panthers 42-13.

Glacier Peak’s Christian Bonshe rushes for yardage with Snohomish’s defense closing Friday night at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on September 2, 2022. Glacier Peak led 28-0 at the half. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Wesco 4A football preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

State title favorite Lake Stevens, title contender Glacier Peak and rising Kamiak headline a league that’s loaded at the top.

Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s River Lien draws back to pass during practice Thursday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on August 25, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

With a pair of D-I commits and more, Glacier Peak’s offense is loaded

A wealth of offensive firepower has the Grizzlies primed for another state playoff run.

Glacier Peak’s River Lien draws back to pass during practice Thursday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on August 25, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Canada's Olen Zellweger (3) and Switzerland's Simon Knak (8) compete for the puck during the second period in a quarterfinal in the IIHF junior world hockey championships Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Community roundup: 3 Silvertips earn gold at junior worlds

Plus, results from the ARCA race at Evergreen Speedway, the Mariner H.S. cheer team excels at a summer camp, and much more.

Canada's Olen Zellweger (3) and Switzerland's Simon Knak (8) compete for the puck during the second period in a quarterfinal in the IIHF junior world hockey championships Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Jackson’s Mohammed Al Ezairej, head coach Mason Siddick and Tyson Beaulieu field questions during the first Wesco 4A media day Monday evening in Everett, Washington on August 22, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Wesco 4A football teams hold first media day

The five-team league met with reporters Monday to discuss the upcoming season.

Jackson’s Mohammed Al Ezairej, head coach Mason Siddick and Tyson Beaulieu field questions during the first Wesco 4A media day Monday evening in Everett, Washington on August 22, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A korfball hits the edge of the basket Thursday evening at Mukilteo Beach on September 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Kamiak trio set for beach korfball worlds

Plus, Cascade grad Aubrey Peterson helps Great Britain earn softball silver and much more.

A korfball hits the edge of the basket Thursday evening at Mukilteo Beach on September 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cory McKenna (top) tries to submit Miranda Granger during a UFC mixed martial arts match on Aug. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Photo via ESPN MMA)

Glacier Peak grad Granger defeated in return to action

The Snohomish native loses by second-round submission to Cory McKenna in her first fight in nearly two years.

Cory McKenna (top) tries to submit Miranda Granger during a UFC mixed martial arts match on Aug. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Photo via ESPN MMA)
Miranda Granger. (Photo courtesy Charlie Pearson)

After nearly 2 years, Granger returns to octagon Saturday

The Glacier Peak grad will fight Cory McKenna in what could determine her UFC future.

Miranda Granger. (Photo courtesy Charlie Pearson)
Amy-Eloise Markovc, of Britain, competes during a heat in the women's 5000-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Markovc does not qualify for 5000 finals at track worlds

The Glacier Peak graduate posts a season-best time, but places 25th overall in Eugene.

Amy-Eloise Markovc, of Britain, competes during a heat in the women's 5000-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Great Britain’s Amy-Eloise Markovc, a Glacier Peak High School graduate, competes at the British Championships on June 27, 2021, in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Rhodes)

Community roundup: GP grad Markovc set to run at worlds

The 26-year-old will compete for Great Britain in the 5,000 meters on Wednesday in Eugene, Ore.

Great Britain’s Amy-Eloise Markovc, a Glacier Peak High School graduate, competes at the British Championships on June 27, 2021, in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Rhodes)
Jacob Erickson, a three-sport athlete at Glacier Peak High School and Boys Athlete of the Year, stands at his home football field on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021-22 Boys High School Athlete of the Year: Jacob Erickson

Glacier Peak’s three-sport star won a state title in wrestling and was an all-league pick in football and baseball.

Jacob Erickson, a three-sport athlete at Glacier Peak High School and Boys Athlete of the Year, stands at his home football field on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson runs the ball in for a touchdown during the annual Berry Bowl against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021-22 Boys High School Athlete of the Year finalists

A look at the award winner and five other finalists from nominations submitted by local athletic directors.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson runs the ball in for a touchdown during the annual Berry Bowl against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Katherine Streissgut competes in the pole vault during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 local spring sports teams claim academic state championships

The Glacier Peak girls track, Shorewood girls track and Kamiak boys soccer teams won academic state titles.

Glacier Peak’s Katherine Streissgut competes in the pole vault during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is greeted at home for the two run game tying homer against Glacier Peak Wednesday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on May 11, 2022. The Timberwolves defeated the Grizzles 5-3 in extra innings to claim the league title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Jackson softball rallies past GP in extras, secures outright Wesco 4A title

Freshman Allie Thomsen stars at the plate and in the circle, leading the Timberwolves to a 5-3 comeback win in 8 innings.

Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is greeted at home for the two run game tying homer against Glacier Peak Wednesday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on May 11, 2022. The Timberwolves defeated the Grizzles 5-3 in extra innings to claim the league title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)