High school sports

Mariners’ Alexis Slater, junior, posted a 0.71 ERA in 89 1/3 innings pitched, with a whopping 190 strikeouts. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021 Softball Player of the Year: Alexis Slater

The star pitcher was a strikeout machine and led long-struggling Mariner to a breakthrough season.

Mariners’ Alexis Slater, junior, posted a 0.71 ERA in 89 1/3 innings pitched, with a whopping 190 strikeouts. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Tuesday, June 1

Prep results for Tuesday, June 1: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Wesco Archbishop Murphy 73, Cascade 57 EVERETT… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
The Herald’s Athlete of the Week poll.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 24-30

The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 24-30. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with next week’s poll and will… Continue reading

The Herald’s Athlete of the Week poll.
Marysville Getchell's Malakhi Knight runs to third base for a steal during the game against Arlington on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021 All-Area high school baseball teams

A look at the top prep baseball players in the area during this abbreviated season.

Marysville Getchell's Malakhi Knight runs to third base for a steal during the game against Arlington on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Friday, May 28

Prep results for Friday, May 28: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Emerald Sound Conference Eastside Prep 108, Granite… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
Jackson junior Dominic Hellman, a University of Oregon commit, is The Herald's 2021 Baseball Player of the Year. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021 Baseball Player of the Year: Dominic Hellman

The University of Oregon commit compiled the best prep season Jackson’s longtime coach has ever seen.

Jackson junior Dominic Hellman, a University of Oregon commit, is The Herald's 2021 Baseball Player of the Year. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers reaches for a loose ball with Glacier Peak's Aaliyah Collins Friday evening at Snohomish High in Snohomish on May 28, 2021. The Grizzles won 59-35. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Glacier Peak surges late to beat rival Snohomish

The undefeated Grizzlies ride a big fourth quarter to a 59-35 win.

Snohomish's Sara Rodgers reaches for a loose ball with Glacier Peak's Aaliyah Collins Friday evening at Snohomish High in Snohomish on May 28, 2021. The Grizzles won 59-35. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Thursday, May 27

Prep results for Thursday, May 27: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Wesco Lakewood 76, Cedarcrest 50 ARLINGTON —… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
Jackson dominated Everett, 15-0, Thursday afternoon at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on April 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

All-Wesco teams announced for traditional spring sports

Note: All-Wesco teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. BASEBALL Wesco North First Team Infield Cole Cramer, sr., Arlington TK Perkins, soph., Lake Stevens Todd… Continue reading

Jackson dominated Everett, 15-0, Thursday afternoon at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on April 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Mariner's Jailin Johnson chases down a loose ball through Glacier Peak's defense Thursday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on May 27, 2021. Mariner won 64-36. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Mariner thumps GP in matchup of top basketball teams

The Marauders stake their claim as the area’s best team with a 64-36 win over the Grizzlies.

Mariner's Jailin Johnson chases down a loose ball through Glacier Peak's defense Thursday evening at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on May 27, 2021. Mariner won 64-36. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lakewood High School. (Lakewood School District)

Alleged racist remarks at basketball game to be investigated

A law firm will look into what transpired at a girls game between Lakewood and Mariner high schools.

Lakewood High School. (Lakewood School District)
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Wednesday, May 26

Prep results for Wednesday, May 26: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Emerald Sound Conference South Whidbey 75, Granite… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Cascade hosts Kamiak in outdoor wrestling meet

Kamiak wins the unique event 43-42 on forfeit criteria.

Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Tuesday, May 25

Prep results for Tuesday, May 25: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Wesco Archbishop Murphy 80, Meadowdale 57 LYNNWOOD… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
The Herald’s Athlete of the Week poll.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 17-23

The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 17-23. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with next week’s poll and will… Continue reading

The Herald’s Athlete of the Week poll.
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Friday, May 21

Prep results for Friday, May 21: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report statistics and results, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Wesco Lakewood 75, Snohomish 69 (OT) SNOHOMISH… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
Winter prep sports roundup.

Prep results for Thursday, May 20

Prep results for Thursday, May 20: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS BASKETBALL Emerald Sound Conference Sultan 81, Granite Falls… Continue reading

Winter prep sports roundup.
Lake Stevens' Jackson Balmer wrestles Stanwood's Preston Ing Thursday night at Stanwood High in Stanwood on May 20, 2021. Lake Stevens won the match against Stanwood 48-33. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lake Stevens tops Stanwood in prime wrestling match

The Vikings beat the Spartans 48-33 in a battle of two of the area’s top programs.

Lake Stevens' Jackson Balmer wrestles Stanwood's Preston Ing Thursday night at Stanwood High in Stanwood on May 20, 2021. Lake Stevens won the match against Stanwood 48-33. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Kamiak's Nayella George drives the lane with Edmonds-Woodway's Melanie Walsh defending Friday night at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on May 14, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Kamiak, E-W square off in girls hoops action

Local girls basketball teams hit the hardwood on Friday night to mark the end of Week 1.

Kamiak's Nayella George drives the lane with Edmonds-Woodway's Melanie Walsh defending Friday night at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on May 14, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's Jaden Roskelley goes over Lakewood's Andrew Molloy for the basket as Arlington took on Lakewood in a non-conference boys' basketball game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

GALLERY: Arlington-Lakewood square off in boys hoops action

The Cougars defeat the Eagles 76-66 in a matchup of area rivals.

Arlington's Jaden Roskelley goes over Lakewood's Andrew Molloy for the basket as Arlington took on Lakewood in a non-conference boys' basketball game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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