Glacier Peak High School

Kevin Judkins poses for a photo at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Aug. 03, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local high school sports pillar, Glacier Peak AD Judkins retires

The Hall of Fame wrestling coach and athletic director has spent over 40 years involved in Snohomish County sports.

Kevin Judkins poses for a photo at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Aug. 03, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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)

Community roundup: Markovc to run for Great Britain at worlds

Plus, Cade Strickland takes top honors at the Snohomish Summer Smash and a Mill Creek LL softball team captures a state title.

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)
2023 World Aquatics Championships logo.

Community roundup: GP graduate King earns medal at swim worlds

Plus, a local youth baseball team makes the Babe Ruth World Series, Lake Stevens grad Buckmiller is headed to the Pan Am Games, and more.

2023 World Aquatics Championships logo.
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 roundup: GP grad King to represent U.S. at World Aquatics Championships

Plus, Arlington’s Max Gray earns Swiss pro football honors, Everett’s Mia Cienega takes second at national wrestling championships, 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)
Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)

Community roundup: Beard wins 2nd hammer throw national title

Plus, the Galloway Shootout at Evergreen Speedway takes place Saturday, the PBA finals are coming to Arlington and much more.

Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)
Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Jackson wins state title over GP after game called by weather

The Timberwolves win 5-1 to hoist their third state softball trophy since 2018 after a game that ended in unusual fashion.

Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State softball preview: Local teams poised to make waves

A capsule look at all eight local teams that will be playing in state tournament games, six of which are top-1o seeds.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington's Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)

Community roundup: Locals head to NCAA track and field prelims

Plus, Snohomish grad Sami Reynolds and Monroe alum River Mahler reach softball super regionals and more.

Washington's Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)
Glaicer Peak’s Faith Jordan pitches during the game against Eastlake on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak wins 3rd straight loser-out game for state berth

Behind strong pitching and a potent offense, the Grizzlies beat Eastlake 9-0 for a third straight shutout in a must-win game.

Glaicer Peak’s Faith Jordan pitches during the game against Eastlake on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak players run onto the field to celebrate beating Lake Stevens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak softball tops Lake Stevens to clinch playoff berth

Faith Jordan and Laila Carpenter both homer twice as the Grizzlies win 13-3 to secure the final bi-district bid from Wesco 4A.

Glacier Peak players run onto the field to celebrate beating Lake Stevens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson clinches Wesco 4A title with draw against Glacier Peak

A pair of goals from freshmen help the Timberwolves rally from a 2-0 deficit.

Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Faith Jordan celebrates her homer with her teammates during the game against Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak softball earns key Wesco 4A win over Lake Stevens

Senior Faith Jordan has three hits, including a home run, and drives in five runs to help lead the Grizzlies to a 7-3 victory.

Glacier Peak’s Faith Jordan celebrates her homer with her teammates during the game against Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Community roundup: EdC’s Zevenbergen named NABC All-American

Plus, Edmonds-Woodway graduate Sota Kitahara earning playing time with Sounders, locals earn weekly awards and more.

ECC’s Elyon Zevenbergen (34) shoots the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Owen Gluth winds up to deliver a pitch against Snohomish on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Glacier Peak rallies in 6th inning to top rival Snohomish

The Grizzlies pull out a 3-2 victory in a non-league tilt.

Glacier Peak’s Owen Gluth winds up to deliver a pitch against Snohomish on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett Community College's Tucker Molina (left) drives to the basket during a NWAC men's tournament quarterfinal game against Lower Columbia on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. (Dan Acosta / EvCC Athletics)

EvCC men storm into final four, seek first-ever NWAC title

The Trojans may just be this weekend’s favorites to claim the school’s first men’s basketball championship since 1959.

Everett Community College's Tucker Molina (left) drives to the basket during a NWAC men's tournament quarterfinal game against Lower Columbia on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. (Dan Acosta / EvCC Athletics)
The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Youth volleyball players win national title

Plus, a trio of Snohomish County products earn Division I basketball all-conference honors and much more.

The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)
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 roundup: Local trio biking to raise funds for YMCA

Plus, coaching legend Mike Price is inducted into the PNW Football HoF, Mikayla Pivec gets another shot in the WNBA 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)
Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Local pair honored by USATF Pacific NW

Plus, a Mariner graduate is named the GNAC Freshman of the Year in men’s basketball and much more.

Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)
during a game between Glacier Peak and Bothell at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls’ season ends with loss to Bothell

The Grizzlies can’t solve the Cougars’ stout defense and fall 57-38 in a winner-to-state, loser-out bi-district tournament game.

during a game between Glacier Peak and Bothell at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Zoe Ritter puts up a floater in the first quarter against Kamiak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls hold off Kamiak, clinch Wesco 4A title

Kylani Rookstool scores 21 points and the Grizzlies fend off a number of runs by the Knights to win 62-57.

Glacier Peak’s Zoe Ritter puts up a floater in the first quarter against Kamiak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)