High school sports

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)

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Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run 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 advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run 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 volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Glacier Peak football falls to Sumner in 4A quarterfinals

The Grizzlies’ comeback effort against the defending champs comes up short in 34-17 loss on Saturday.

Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football tops Sehome in 2A quarterfinals

The Wildcats fend off the Mariners’ passing attack after Gabalis’ pick-six in 52-20 win on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Prep Volleyball

Lake Stevens rolls to state semis with sweeps

The No. 2 Vikings notched their 10th straight three-set win to advance to the final four on Friday.

Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

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

Arlington junior Ramon Little (right) runs alongside Stanwood's Max Grennell during the WIAA Cross Country State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. Little won the ambulatory championship in 12:29.2 on the 2.1-mile course, while Grennell competed as a partner in the unified race, which happened concurrently with the ambulatory race. (Photo courtesy Krissy Kolbeck / Arlington Cross Country / WIAA).

The Ramon Way: Arlington runner wins state title

Little becomes Arlington’s first prep state cross country champion in ambulatory race.

Arlington junior Ramon Little (right) runs alongside Stanwood's Max Grennell during the WIAA Cross Country State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. Little won the ambulatory championship in 12:29.2 on the 2.1-mile course, while Grennell competed as a partner in the unified race, which happened concurrently with the ambulatory race. (Photo courtesy Krissy Kolbeck / Arlington Cross Country / WIAA).

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Kamiak sophomore Navami Nambiar (wearing white) and junior Lillian Burgess participate in spin drills during the first girls wrestling practice of the season at Kamiak High School on Nov. 17, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Strength in numbers: Kamiak girls wrestling takes next step

With record turnout to start the season, the Knights begin establishing team culture.

Kamiak sophomore Navami Nambiar (wearing white) and junior Lillian Burgess participate in spin drills during the first girls wrestling practice of the season at Kamiak High School on Nov. 17, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Glacier Peak High School state champion diver Claire Butler participates in a meet. (Photo courtesy of Lesa Cole / VNN Sports / Claire Butler)

Glacier Peak’s Claire Butler claims state diving title

It was love at first splash for the Class 4A champion after injury ended her gymnastics career.

Glacier Peak High School state champion diver Claire Butler participates in a meet. (Photo courtesy of Lesa Cole / VNN Sports / Claire Butler)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak proves it belongs, pulls away from Chiawana

Seeded 13th, the Grizzlies beat the Riverhawks 38-18 in Pasco on Saturday.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells in celebration after a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football thumps Kamiakin in State opener

The No. 2 Vikings forced five turnovers in a 55-14 rout of the No. 15 Braves on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells in celebration after a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior Khian Mallang wraps up Olympic freshman Jordan Driskell in a tackle during the Wildcats' 45-13 win against the Trojans in the 2A State Round of 16 at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football pushes past Olympic into quarterfinals

The Wildcats overcome season’s first deficit, respond quickly in 45-13 win on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy senior Khian Mallang wraps up Olympic freshman Jordan Driskell in a tackle during the Wildcats' 45-13 win against the Trojans in the 2A State Round of 16 at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Prep Girls Swimming

GP’s Claire Butler, MP’s Jill Thomas win state diving titles

Jackson places fourth at Class 4A state meet on Saturday.

Prep Roundup

Stanwood bounces back to claim 3A state volleyball berth

Everett, Lake Stevens win district volleyball titles.

Snohomish girls soccer midfielder Lizzie Allyn prepare for a free kick during a state round of 16 game against University on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Snohomish girls soccer survives state round of 16

Freshman Jenna Pahre’s second-half goal secures a spot in Saturday’s quarterfinal for Snohomish.

Snohomish girls soccer midfielder Lizzie Allyn prepare for a free kick during a state round of 16 game against University on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Jayden Hollenbeck (18), Blake Moser (6) and Seth Price (4) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State playoff preview: Experts make their predictions

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

Lake Stevens' Jayden Hollenbeck (18), Blake Moser (6) and Seth Price (4) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball cruises into district championship

The Vikings gear up for state tournament with 3-0 semifinal win against Mount Si on Thursday.

Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)