Granite Falls High School

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tight-knit Granite Falls hopes to extend banner season

Led by a close group of seniors, the Tigers are in the state playoffs for the first time since 1990.

 

Glacier Peak's Konner Meyer, left, celebrates Glacier Peak's Caden Skibiel's interception and return for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State football: A preview of local teams’ 1st-round matchups

A look at state openers for Lake Stevens, Glacier Peak, Marysville Pilchuck, Arlington, Stanwood and Granite Falls.

 

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)

3 takeaways from Week 9 of prep football in Snohomish County

Lake Stevens finds a way, Monroe is peaking, and Granite Falls is state-bound for the 2nd time ever.

 

Granite Falls' Gio Gonzalez grabs the face mask of South Whidbey's Prince Browne as he tries to escape a tackle during the game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Granite Falls clinches first state football berth since 1990

The Tigers rally to beat South Whidbey 13-12 to secure the final state berth from the Emerald Sound Conference.

Granite Falls' Gio Gonzalez grabs the face mask of South Whidbey's Prince Browne as he tries to escape a tackle during the game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood's Anthony Hooker runs the ball during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 takeaways from Week 6 of prep football in Snohomish County

Lopsided scores have been commonplace this year. Plus, a look at the NWC 2A and Emerald Sound races.

Lynnwood's Anthony Hooker runs the ball during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Lakewood Cougars defeated the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 32-21 at Lakewood High Friday night in Arlington on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Northwest 2A, Emerald Sound high school football preview

The coaches polls, favorites, contenders, 3 things to know, players to watch and games to watch.

The Lakewood Cougars defeated the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 32-21 at Lakewood High Friday night in Arlington on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

All-Emerald Sound Conference selections from local schools

Student-athletes and coaches from Granite Falls and Sultan who earned all-league honors.

Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Friday night lights finally back on

Granite Falls beats rival Sultan in OT in the area’s first prep football game in more than 15 months.

Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls

The 6-foot-6 senior has developed into a force for the Tigers, and has some of the best hair around.

Athlete of the Month Q&A: Sam Sylliaasen from Granite Falls
North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

The Emerald Sound Conference will consist of up to 14 teams and feature tiered divisions in some sports.

North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

Vote for The Herald’s Athlete of the Month for December 2019

The candidates include two basketball players, a diver and a wrestler

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Dec. 23-29

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Community sports roundup: Locals lift WWU women’s soccer

The Western Washington University women’s soccer team is on to the NCAA Division II national semifinals, and a pair of Snohomish County products played significant… Continue reading

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 4-10

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Granite Falls shuts out Sultan in Black and Blue Bowl

Granite Falls shuts out Sultan in Black and Blue Bowl

The Tigers’ defense comes through with a dominant performance in a 45-0 rivalry win over the Turks.

Granite Falls shuts out Sultan in Black and Blue Bowl
6 players is enough for Granite Falls volleyball team

6 players is enough for Granite Falls volleyball team

The Tigers are playing this season with just six full-time varsity players and no libero.

6 players is enough for Granite Falls volleyball team
Q&A with Granite Falls cross country runner Isaac Cortes

Q&A with Granite Falls cross country runner Isaac Cortes

The Tigers’ senior ran a mile in just over 6 minutes as a 5th-grader and is a devoted church member.

Q&A with Granite Falls cross country runner Isaac Cortes

Vote for The Herald’s Athlete of the Week for Sept. 23-29

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Vote for The Herald’s Athlete of the Week for Sept. 16-22

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