High school sports

Stanwood sophomore Addi Anderson in The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Pitcher of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Softball Pitcher of the Year: Addi Anderson

The Stanwood sophomore had a 1.32 ERA to lead the Spartans to a district championship.

 

Jackson senior and UW commit Allie Thomsen is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Softball Hitter of the Year: Allie Thomsen

The Jackson senior had a .544 batting average and 1.600 OPS while striking out just once.

 

Stanwood’s Rubi Lopez cheers after getting a base hit during the 3A District 1 championship game against Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco all-league softball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer. WESCO 4A First…

 

Wesco all-league boys soccer teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer. WESCO 4A First team Isaiah Natividad, Jackson Tyler Larson, Glacier Peak Yegor Tarasov, Kamiak Lucas Mooring,… Continue reading

Edmonds-Woodway senior Alex Plumis is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway senior Alex Plumis is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood's mixed unified 400-meter relay team -- (from left to right) senior Ciara Beam, sophomore Camrie Ingram, junior Xander Krause and junior Levi Stiers -- poses with their medals and state championship trophy at the WIAA Track & Field Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Michael Randall / Stanwood track & field)

Stanwood’s Inclusive Track Field state champions blaze trail

The program takes huge step forward for intellectually disabled athletes and their peers.

Stanwood's mixed unified 400-meter relay team -- (from left to right) senior Ciara Beam, sophomore Camrie Ingram, junior Xander Krause and junior Levi Stiers -- poses with their medals and state championship trophy at the WIAA Track & Field Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Michael Randall / Stanwood track & field)

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Kimberly Beard of King's prepares to release a throw during the Washington Hammer State Championships at The Evergreen State College in Olympia on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

King’s Kimberly Beard wins state hammer throw title

Kimberly Beard of King’s High School dominated the girls division at the Washington Hammer State Championships on Sunday. Following her discus state title… Continue reading

Kimberly Beard of King's prepares to release a throw during the Washington Hammer State Championships at The Evergreen State College in Olympia on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Simon VanderWel of King's throws the shot put during the May 29-31, 2025 Class 1A state track and field meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima.  (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

King’s wins boys and girls state high school track titles

King’s High School brought home two state titles on Saturday, winning both the boys and girls Class 1A state track and field titles.… Continue reading

Simon VanderWel of King's throws the shot put during the May 29-31, 2025 Class 1A state track and field meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima.  (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Runners pass by the stands at Mt. Tahoma high school in the 3A girls 3200 meter final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood’s Enriquez claims girls 3A pole vault crown

The senior is the lone 3A girls athlete from the area to win a title.

Runners pass by the stands at Mt. Tahoma high school in the 3A girls 3200 meter final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Miller Warme yells as he crosses the finish line in the 4A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kamiak’s Warme, Arlington’s Scott take third in 4A Track

The Knights hurdler and Eagles thrower were two of seven area athletes to reach podium.

Kamiak’s Miller Warme yells as he crosses the finish line in the 4A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje, left, receives the baton from Isaiah Owens in the 4A boys 4x100 relay final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak’s Ganje goes three-for-three on podium

Glacier Peak boys, Lake Stevens girls 4x100 each place second at 4A state track championships.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje, left, receives the baton from Isaiah Owens in the 4A boys 4x100 relay final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Jaden Marlow looks to his left as he crosses the finish line in the 3A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood’s Marlow earns two top-four places at state track

The junior takes fourth in the 110 hurdles and third in the pole vault.

Shorewood’s Jaden Marlow looks to his left as he crosses the finish line in the 3A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest senior Jackson Sketchley winds up for his third attempt, where he set the winning mark of 194 feet-eight inches, in the 3A Boys Javelin Throw at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Shorecrest’s Sketchley wins 3A Boys Javelin at state

The senior is the lone 3A boys athlete from the area to win a title.

Shorecrest senior Jackson Sketchley winds up for his third attempt, where he set the winning mark of 194 feet-eight inches, in the 3A Boys Javelin Throw at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev and Daniel Bruno runs after the ball during the 3A state championship game against Mercer Island on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood “family” comes up short in state title game

The Stormrays couldn’t finish a late rally in a 3-2 loss to Mercer Island.

Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev and Daniel Bruno runs after the ball during the 3A state championship game against Mercer Island on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Keira Isabelle Tupua winds up to throw the discus at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Keira Isabelle Tupua overcomes family turmoil at track & field state

The Lake Stevens junior places top four in two events while missing her biggest supporter.

Lake Stevens junior Keira Isabelle Tupua winds up to throw the discus at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev takes a penalty kick during the 3A state semifinal game against Ingraham on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Genadiev nets hat trick, Shorewood advances to title game

Niki Genadiev scored all of No. 1 Shorewood’s goals in a 3-1 state semis win over No. 12 Ingraham.

Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev takes a penalty kick during the 3A state semifinal game against Ingraham on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson baseball players cheer before starting their next exercise during practice on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson baseball’s bond of ‘brothers’ carries team to semis

The Timberwolves will play Friday for a spot in the Class 4A title game.

Jackson baseball players cheer before starting their next exercise during practice on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)

Turning the Page: Lake Stevens track coach set to retire

Jeff Page to close out 47-year coaching career with Vikings after state championships.

Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)

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