Granite Falls High School

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)
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 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. 16-22

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Community sports roundup: Granite Falls man honored

Community sports roundup: Granite Falls man honored

Richard Short was an instrumental figure in getting Granite Falls High School’s new stadium built. Last Thursday he was recognized for that effort and all… Continue reading

Community sports roundup: Granite Falls man honored

Granite Falls forced to cancel boys soccer season

Low turnout prompted the move, but the Tigers’ AD says the program plans to return next spring.

A young Granite Falls wrestling team is on the rise

A young Granite Falls wrestling team is on the rise

The Tigers have a number of candidates primed for success as the postseason begins.

A young Granite Falls wrestling team is on the rise
Sultan tops Granite Falls for conference wrestling crown

Sultan tops Granite Falls for conference wrestling crown

The Turks earn their seventh consecutive league title with a 48-24 win over the upstart Tigers.

Sultan tops Granite Falls for conference wrestling crown

Vote for the Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4

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