Granite Falls High School

A former gymnast hopes to be a two-sport state champ

A former gymnast hopes to be a two-sport state champ

Kelsey Bassett overcame a back injury and is looking to add a pole-vault title to a state diving crown.

A former gymnast hopes to be a two-sport state champ
Granite Falls student’s advice: ‘get involved’

Granite Falls student’s advice: ‘get involved’

She went from playing video games to building her own computers and creating a food drive database.

Granite Falls student’s advice: ‘get involved’
South Whidbey earns 1st boys basketball league title since 1989

South Whidbey earns 1st boys basketball league title since 1989

The Falcons thumped Granite Falls 73-34 behind 30 points from senior Lewis Pope.

South Whidbey earns 1st boys basketball league title since 1989

Meeting to discuss bullying planned at Granite Falls High

There should be no discussion of the alleged threat at the middle school last week by a father.

WIAA grants Granite Falls High School’s request to drop to 1A

The move clears the way for the Tigers to join the newly formed North Sound Conference

Karrah Smith wrestles Tim Rachal during practice at Granite Falls High School on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 in Granite Falls, Wa. She finished sixth in the 145-pound weight class at last year’s Mat Classic and is eyeing a better finish this season at 170 pounds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Karrah Smith knows the perfect time to strike

The Granite Falls wrestler overcomes obstacles both in life and on the mat.

Karrah Smith wrestles Tim Rachal during practice at Granite Falls High School on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 in Granite Falls, Wa. She finished sixth in the 145-pound weight class at last year’s Mat Classic and is eyeing a better finish this season at 170 pounds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Thursday’s prep stars of the night

Isaac Hadley-Comenote, G, Tulalip Heritage Hadley-Comenote, a sophomore, scored 24 points to help lift the Hawks to a 70-32 Northwest 1B victory over Providence Classical… Continue reading

Sarah Banks, left to right, Rylee Downs, Nicole Jocobi and MacKenzie Petit share a laugh after practice in preparation for a tournament trip to Alaska Monday night at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls on December 19, 2017. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)
Sarah Banks, left to right, Rylee Downs, Nicole Jocobi and MacKenzie Petit share a laugh after practice in preparation for a tournament trip to Alaska Monday night at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls on December 19, 2017. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Prep athletes of the week: Oct. 16-21

Girls soccer Sam Foley, Lake Stevens Foley, a junior midfielder, tallied two goals and two assists Tuesday in the Vikings’ 10-0 win over Cascade, then… Continue reading

Week 7: Prep football stars of the night

Isaiah Cole, WR, Monroe Cole, a senior, caught seven passes for a school-record 206 yards and two touchdowns as fifth-ranked Monroe dismantled Mount Vernon 58-7… Continue reading

Granite Falls volleyball building from grassroots level

The Granite Falls volleyball team has won a combined 11 matches over the past three seasons. The Tigers’ new coach, Deanna Haviland, is focusing on… Continue reading

Cascade Conference preview: Coaches poll, storylines to watch

Related: Cascade Conference team capsules Related: Archbishop Murphy’s Gordon smooth as silk Related: Cascade Conference teams pledge to play Wildcats this season Coaches poll The… Continue reading

Cascade Conference preview: Team capsules

Related: Archbishop Murphy’s Gordon smooth as silk Related: Cascade Conference teams pledge to face Wildcats this season Related: Cascade Conference coaches poll, storylines to watch… Continue reading

Cascade Conference preview: Teams pledge to face Wildcats

Related: Cascade Conference football capsules Related: Cascade conference coaches poll, storylines to watch Related: Archbishop Murphy’s Gordon smooth as silk After last year’s string of… Continue reading

Arlington’s ‘rock star’ wins 3A state hurdles championship

Arlington’s ‘rock star’ wins 3A state hurdles championship

Sidney Trinidad has won numerous national championships for indoor rock climbing. Now the multi-talented Arlington senior can add a track state title to… Continue reading

Arlington’s ‘rock star’ wins 3A state hurdles championship

Granite Falls boys soccer team continues to improve

Last season, the Granite Falls boys soccer team posted five wins, equalling its total from the previous three seasons combined. More improvement could be in… Continue reading

Granite Falls exchange student lives dream, inspires others

Granite Falls exchange student lives dream, inspires others

Chinese exchange student Joyce Sun has long been interested in basketball. But having grown up in a part of the world where… Continue reading

Granite Falls exchange student lives dream, inspires others

Granite Falls girls basketball team ends five-year drought

For the first time in awhile, there’s a sense of optimism surrounding the Granite Falls High School girls basketball team. The Tigers won their first… Continue reading

School Winners

Granite Falls FBLA students make state Twenty-two of the 33 Granite Falls High School students who attended the Future Business Leaders of America regional competition… Continue reading