High school sports

Kamiak's Josh Kim returns a volley during a match against Glacier Peak's Jason Yee at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Kamiak, Glacier Peak meet in boys tennis showdown

The two teams sat atop the Wesco 4A standings heading into Tuesday’s match.

Kamiak's Josh Kim returns a volley during a match against Glacier Peak's Jason Yee at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dean Corcoran weaves through teams to announce the penalty during the game against Edmonds-Woodway and Monroe Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Local sports officials fear crisis as numbers dwindle

Officials associations are hurting for bodies as they struggle to cover interscholastic games.

Dean Corcoran weaves through teams to announce the penalty during the game against Edmonds-Woodway and Monroe Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck’s Darren Johnson-Jones, left, tries to block a pass to Miguel Chavez, right, during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Football Game of the Week

Pick one of the high school football game we’ll cover this week. Voting closes at noon Wednesday. Marysville Pilchuck at Arlington, Friday, 7 p.m. The… Continue reading

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Darren Johnson-Jones, left, tries to block a pass to Miguel Chavez, right, during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The boys elite division is off the races Saturday afternoon during the annual Hole in the Wall cross country meet at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Shorecrest junior wins gold division at Hole in the Wall

Teams from all over the West Coast descend on Lakewood H.S. for the annual cross country extravaganza.

The boys elite division is off the races Saturday afternoon during the annual Hole in the Wall cross country meet at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Prep results for Saturday, Oct. 8

Prep results for Saturday, Oct. 8: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY NON-LEAGUE Hole in the Wall Invitational… Continue reading

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The Herald's prep football roundup. (Photo by Elaine Thompson)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Oct. 8

Prep football roundup for Friday, Oct. 8: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) WESCO 4A Lake Stevens 56, Mariner 7 LAKE… Continue reading

The Herald's prep football roundup. (Photo by Elaine Thompson)
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Non-football prep results for Friday, Oct. 8

Non-football prep results for Friday, Oct. 8: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS TENNIS WESCO 4A Mariner at Glacier Peak,… Continue reading

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Glacier Peak's Adisen Stratton competes in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Hole in the Wall cross country meet back after nearly 2 years

After being held virtually last year, the 38th edition of the meet will feature over 4,000 runners.

Glacier Peak's Adisen Stratton competes in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Levi Nichols, left, and Nicholas LeBar compete in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Top local runners to watch at Hole in the Wall invitational

The 38th annual cross country extravaganza takes place Saturday at Lakewood High School in Arlington.

Glacier Peak's Levi Nichols, left, and Nicholas LeBar compete in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Prep results for Thursday, Oct. 7

Prep results for Thursday, Oct. 7: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY WESCO Meadowdale 22, Shorecrest 54, Marysville… Continue reading

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Lynnwood's Jordan Whittle sticks his arm out to block a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lynnwood blanks Everett for 2nd straight win

The Royals roll past the Seagulls 28-0 at Edmonds Stadium.

Lynnwood's Jordan Whittle sticks his arm out to block a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Cooper Jensen makes a touchdown reception against Lake Stevens’ Alexander Davis Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Glacier Peak football standout commits to Oregon State

Cooper Jensen, a 3-star junior who’s projected to play tight end in college, chooses the Beavers.

Glacier Peak’s Cooper Jensen makes a touchdown reception against Lake Stevens’ Alexander Davis Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Justice Taylor during practice Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood High School in Arlington on August 31, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

GP-Kamiak was canceled, but Arch. Murphy and Lakewood both have pivotal Northwest Conference games.

Justice Taylor during practice Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood High School in Arlington on August 31, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Clockwise from top left: Zac Hereth, Cameron Van Til, Tom Lafferty and Steve Willits.

Prep football picks for Week 6

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners for this week’s games.

Clockwise from top left: Zac Hereth, Cameron Van Til, Tom Lafferty and Steve Willits.
Lake Stevens' Drew Carter returns a fumble late the fourth quarter Friday at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on September 17, 2021. The Vikings defeated the Irish, 20-3. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Associated Press high school football poll for Week 6

Four local teams remain ranked as the regular season moves past the halfway point.

Lake Stevens' Drew Carter returns a fumble late the fourth quarter Friday at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on September 17, 2021. The Vikings defeated the Irish, 20-3. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish celebrates a goal by Snohomish's Sara Rodgers (3) Thursday night at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds on October 7, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Rodgers’ hat trick lifts Snohomish over Edmonds-Woodway

The Panthers earn a 3-1 win over the Warrios in a matchup of two contenders in Wesco 2A/3A.

Snohomish celebrates a goal by Snohomish's Sara Rodgers (3) Thursday night at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds on October 7, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Prep results for Wednesday, Oct. 6

Prep results for Wednesday, Oct. 6: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY WESCO Shorewood 17, Glacier Peak 44,… Continue reading

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Prep results for Tuesday, Oct. 5

Prep results for Tuesday, Oct. 5: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS TENNIS WESCO 3A NORTH Cascade 7, Marysville Pilchuck… Continue reading

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Prep results for Monday, Oct. 4

Prep results for Monday, Oct. 4 (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To reports results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) BOYS TENNIS Wesco 4A Lake Stevens 7, Mariner 0… Continue reading

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Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza rushes for the goal line a touchdown Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

5 takeaways from Week 5 of prep football in Snohomish County

E-W stayed alive in the Wesco 3A South title race, MP made another massive statement, and more.

Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza rushes for the goal line a touchdown Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)