High school sports

Shorewood's Rylie Gettmann hits the ball during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Wesco all-league girls tennis teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for girls tennis. Glacier Peak and…

 

Stanwood junior Tanner Requa is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Baseball Pitcher of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Baseball Pitcher of the Year: Tanner Requa

The Stanwood junior had a 0.91 ERA and a school-record 3 complete-game shutouts.

 

Lake Stevens senior Aspen Alexander is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Baseball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Baseball Hitter of the Year: Aspen Alexander

The Lake Stevens senior had a .403 batting average and a 1.279 OPS.

 

Monroe’s Caleb Campbell high-fives his teammate Mike Enrico after scoring during the game against Everett on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco all-league baseball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for baseball. WESCO 4A C0-MVPs Andrew Fetty, Kamiak, sr., P Aspen Alexander, Lake Stevens, sr., INF First team Drew… Continue reading

Monroe’s Caleb Campbell high-fives his teammate Mike Enrico after scoring during the game against Everett on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mike Bartley poses for a portrait in 2012. (Courtesy of Bartley family)

Legendary prep soccer coach Mike Bartley dies at 63

Bartley coached for Archbishop Murphy, Jackson and Meadowdale during a 39-year career.

Mike Bartley poses for a portrait in 2012. (Courtesy of Bartley family)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 11-17

The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 11-17. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

Parker Duskin (left) and Jaden Roskelley pose outside Hayward Field following the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, which took place in Eugene, Oregon from June 11-14. The two graduated a year apart from Arlington High School, and Duskin competed for Washington State while Roskelley competes for BYU. (Photo courtesy of Jaden Roskelley)

Pair of Arlington alumni compete at NCAA Track Nationals

This year marks the first time two former Eagles qualified for nationals in same season.

Parker Duskin (left) and Jaden Roskelley pose outside Hayward Field following the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, which took place in Eugene, Oregon from June 11-14. The two graduated a year apart from Arlington High School, and Duskin competed for Washington State while Roskelley competes for BYU. (Photo courtesy of Jaden Roskelley)
Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Washington State track cuts impact former area athletes

Sprinter/hurdler and Arlington alum Parker Duskin says Monday’s decision is ‘not the Cougar Way.’

Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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

Shorewood sophomore Caleb Butler is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Defensive Player of the Year: Caleb Butler

State runner-up Shorewood didn’t allow a playoff goal while Butler was on the field.

Shorewood sophomore Caleb Butler is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson High School's Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Peacocke to return as Jackson softball coach after year away

The four-time state champion feels refreshed and motivated to lead Timberwolves again.

Jackson High School's Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
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.

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

Jackson senior and UW commit Allie Thomsen is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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 team Peyton Aanstad, Arlington Tessa Hahn, Cascade Bri Titus, Glacier Peak Emma Hirshorn,… Continue reading

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 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)

The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Plumis

The Edmonds-Woodway senior scored 23 goals and dished nine assists.

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)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 25-31

The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 25-31. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… 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)

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)