Glacier Peak High School

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)
Miranda Granger jumps in the air to knee a medicine ball being held by Charlie Pearson during her training session at Charlie's Combat Club on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community roundup: Granger to return to octagon on Aug. 6

Plus, two locals named Sports Star nominees, MP’s White takes fourth at wrestling nationals and much more.

Miranda Granger jumps in the air to knee a medicine ball being held by Charlie Pearson during her training session at Charlie's Combat Club on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Aubrey Peterson makes a base hit during the Canada Cup Thursday morning in Surrey British Columbia on July 11, 2019. Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Local gets shot at European softball title

Plus, MP’s Alivia White wins a national wrestling title, locals earn college conference honors and more.

Aubrey Peterson makes a base hit during the Canada Cup Thursday morning in Surrey British Columbia on July 11, 2019. Kevin Clark / The Herald)
BYU's Paisley (Johnson) Harding drives with the ball during a game against Utah on Dec. 4, 2021, at Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harding, a Glacier Peak graduate, was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week for Jan. 24-30. (BYU Photo)

Storm waive Glacier Peak grad Harding

The former star at BYU was with Seattle on a training camp contract.

BYU's Paisley (Johnson) Harding drives with the ball during a game against Utah on Dec. 4, 2021, at Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harding, a Glacier Peak graduate, was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week for Jan. 24-30. (BYU Photo)
Glacier Peak’s Kaitlyn McCallum reaches for an over thrown ball as Jackson’s Avery Olson slides into second base during the game on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson remains unbeaten, tops Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A clash

The Timberwolves improve to 16-0 and beat the Grizzlies 5-1 in a key showdown between top teams.

Glacier Peak’s Kaitlyn McCallum reaches for an over thrown ball as Jackson’s Avery Olson slides into second base during the game on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Dominic Hellman is celebrated for his three-run homer against Glacier Peak Friday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on April 22, 2022. The Timberwolves won 12-4. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Jackson sweeps Glacier Peak, stays in control of Wesco 4A

Dominic Hellman blasts his 6th homer of the season and the T-wolves beat GP 12-4 for a 3-game sweep.

Jackson’s Dominic Hellman is celebrated for his three-run homer against Glacier Peak Friday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on April 22, 2022. The Timberwolves won 12-4. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox players Trent Tingelstad, front, and Austin Shenton warm up at Funko Field on the first day of practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. Tingelstad resides in Marysville while Shenton is from Bellingham. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Community roundup: MP alum Tingelstad back with AquaSox

Plus, an Everett native leads the U-17 Sounders to a title, the Steelheads will play for a women’s indoor title and more.

Everett AquaSox players Trent Tingelstad, front, and Austin Shenton warm up at Funko Field on the first day of practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. Tingelstad resides in Marysville while Shenton is from Bellingham. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Mason Divinney delivers a pitch against Kamiak Friday, April 15, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Glacier Peak tops Kamiak in Wesco 4A rubber match

The Grizzlies earn a key win, 8-4, in the third game of the week between the two teams.

Glacier Peak’s Mason Divinney delivers a pitch against Kamiak Friday, April 15, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Former Glacier Peak and BYU standout Paisley Harding (right) will have a chance to compete for a spot on the Seattle Storm. (AP Photo/John Locher)

GP alum Harding earns WNBA training camp spot with Storm

Former Glacier Peak standout Paisley Harding signs a training camp contract with the Seattle Storm.

Former Glacier Peak and BYU standout Paisley Harding (right) will have a chance to compete for a spot on the Seattle Storm. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kamiak’s Daniel Kim tees off at the Tom Dolan Memorial Invitational at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kamiak senior wins playoff to capture Dolan Invite title

Daniel Kim beats Stanwood’s Conrad Chisman in a playoff to win the 19th edition of the annual tourney.

Kamiak’s Daniel Kim tees off at the Tom Dolan Memorial Invitational at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bobby Siebers, senior at Glacier Peak, is The Daily Herald’s Player of the Year (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

2021-22 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Bobby Siebers

The Glacier Peak senior was a prolific scorer this past season, but also not afraid to do the dirty work on the court.

Bobby Siebers, senior at Glacier Peak, is The Daily Herald’s Player of the Year (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson, standing, Glacier Peak's Bobby Siebers, Jackson's Sylas Williams, Mountlake Terrace's Jeffrey Anyimah, Arlington's Ethan Martin, front, and Mariner's Naser Motley are The Daily Herald’s All-Area team. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022 All-Area high school boys basketball teams

A look at the top prep boys basketball players in the area from the 2021-22 season.

Shorecrest's Elijah Johnson, standing, Glacier Peak's Bobby Siebers, Jackson's Sylas Williams, Mountlake Terrace's Jeffrey Anyimah, Arlington's Ethan Martin, front, and Mariner's Naser Motley are The Daily Herald’s All-Area team. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)