High school sports

Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy aims to complete dream season with state title

The Wildcats football team faces legendary Tumwater in the Class 2A championship game Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football wins first state title since 2016

The No. 1 Wildcats take down No. 2 Tumwater 35-20 for their fourth state title on Saturday night.

Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens falls in Class 4A state title football game.

Sumner’s Lance McGee runs wild, leads Spartans past Vikings 41-35 Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Meadowdale boys, Jackson girls pick up basketball wins Friday.

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Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat blocks a shot by Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh during the 3A district loser-out playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish knocks off Lake Stevens at home

Deyton Wheat and Hudson Smith star as the Panthers picked up a close win on Thursday night.

Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat blocks a shot by Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh during the 3A district loser-out playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State football championship preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling picks up statement win

The Tomahawks drop just one bout against Lakewood on Thursday night.

Prep Boys Swimming

Jackson notches multiple state-qualifying times

The Timberwolves hit their marks in the 200 medley relay and 100 breaststroke on Thursday.

Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football dialing up for state championship game

The Vikings will play for third 4A title in four years against Sumner on Saturday.

Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood girls basketball escapes with win at Arlington

Eagles’ missed free throws, Wortham’s go-ahead jumper lift Spartans to 37-36 win on Wednesday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a three point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Basketball

Archbishop Murphy girls open season with solid win over Snohomish

Brooke Blachly hits five 3-pointers Wednesday to kick off an anticipated senior campaign.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a three point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl drives the ball down against Edmonds-Woodway junior DJ Karl in the Bearcats’ 61-56 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Prep Basketball

Monroe boys top Jackson on opening night

Glacier Peak girls, Edmonds-Woodways boys among Tuesday’s winners.

Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl drives the ball down against Edmonds-Woodway junior DJ Karl in the Bearcats’ 61-56 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens basketball hosts Australian cultural exchange

The Vikings boys and girls share court and candies with Mount Gambier’s Tenison Woods on Tuesday.

Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Arlington girls use big second half to knock off Panthers

Sophomore standouts lead Glacier Peak past Shorecrest.

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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football advances to state championship

The Vikings hold off Graham-Kapowsin for 44-35 win in the 4A semifinals on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Isaiah Smith runs the ball upfield to the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football dominates way to title game

The Wildcats blast Anacortes 59-17 in Saturday’s Class 2A semifinal.

Archbishop Murphy’s Isaiah Smith runs the ball upfield to the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State football semifinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football gears up for Anacortes in state semifinal

The Wildcats channel competition, motivation leading up to Saturday’s clash against defending champs.

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)