High school sports

Prep Roundup

Lake Stevens, Arlington volleyball earn sweeps

Shorewood football claims second in Tuesday’s Wesco South tiebreaker.

Snohomish’s Danica Avalos celebrates scoring a goal during the game against Stanwood on Oct. 27, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish girls soccer gets back on track before postseason

The Panthers secure 4-0 win vs. Stanwood on Monday after first league loss last week.

Snohomish’s Danica Avalos celebrates scoring a goal during the game against Stanwood on Oct. 27, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19-25

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 19-25. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

Prep Girls Soccer

Stella Shaw’s hat trick clinches district bye for Jackson

Lake Stevens finished regular season unbeaten on Monday.

Prep Volleyball

Archbishop Murphy, Everett sweep

Ava Urbanozo and Ava Gonzalez lead Seagulls on Monday.

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)
Prep Football

Impressive performances push Shorewood past Shorecrest

Snohomish blasts Marysville Getchell on Friday.

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)
Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Granite Falls football keeps pace atop Emerald Sound 1A

The Tigers come alive in second half for 29-13 win against Cedar Park Christian on Friday.

Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace football caps historic regular season

The undefeated Hawks clinch their first league title with 45-7 win vs. Edmonds-Woodway on Thursday.

Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Girls Soccer

Freshmen lead Bearcats past Snohomish

Monroe pulls into tie atop league on Thursday after handing Snohomish its first Wesco North loss.

Prep Volleyball

Archbishop Murphy stays perfect on Thursday

Prep volleyball roundup for Thursday, Oct. 23: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

Prep Girls Swimming

Kamiak picks up trio of wins on Thursday

Prep roundup for Thursday, Oct. 23: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco South Lynnwood… Continue reading

Prep Boys Tennis

Panthers win league titles in singles and doubles

Prep boys tennis roundup for Thursday, Oct. 23: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco… Continue reading

The Jackson boys tennis team poses with the District 1 4A Championship Trophy at Glacier Peak High School on Oct. 23, 2025. The team pictured left to right: Rajveer Lahankar, Andy Stark, Ashton Bergman, David Song, Arhan Sinha and Samuel Song. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Jackson boys tennis wins fourth straight District 1 4A title

Samuel Song wins singles title, Timberwolves earn both doubles state qualifying spots.

The Jackson boys tennis team poses with the District 1 4A Championship Trophy at Glacier Peak High School on Oct. 23, 2025. The team pictured left to right: Rajveer Lahankar, Andy Stark, Ashton Bergman, David Song, Arhan Sinha and Samuel Song. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser escapes a tackle as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Darrington, Tulalip Heritage appear in coaches Class 1B football poll

Lake Stevens (4A) and Archbishop Murphy (2A) stay at No. 1 in media and coaches state rankings.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser escapes a tackle as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Experts make their Week 8 predictions

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

Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Xander Gordon hits the ball during the boys singles championship match at Snohomish Summer Smash at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, July 21, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Prep Boys Tennis

Shorewood claims league singles and doubles titles

The Stormrays finish a dominant league run while district representatives are decided on Wednesday.

Shorewood’s Xander Gordon hits the ball during the boys singles championship match at Snohomish Summer Smash at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, July 21, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett junior Ava Gonzalez serves the ball during the Seagulls’ 3-1 win against Glacier Peak at Everett High School on Sept. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Prep Roundup

Everett volleyball outlasts Snohomish in thriller

Ava Gonzalez and Ava Urbanozo help carry the Seagulls to a key league win on Wednesday.

Everett junior Ava Gonzalez serves the ball during the Seagulls’ 3-1 win against Glacier Peak at Everett High School on Sept. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Nevaeh Howerton hugs her teammates after scoring during the game against Stanwood on Sept. 25, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dominant Snohomish girls soccer team tackles cancer

The Panthers have raised research funds as multiple team parents deal with cancer.

Snohomish’s Nevaeh Howerton hugs her teammates after scoring during the game against Stanwood on Sept. 25, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore George Gizzi throws a pass during a walk-through practice at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Oct. 20, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway football starting to click in restorative season

The Warriors will play for the Wesco South 3A title against 7-0 Mountlake Terrace on Thursday.

Edmonds-Woodway sophomore George Gizzi throws a pass during a walk-through practice at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Oct. 20, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Prep Girls Swimming

Stanwood, Glacier Peak, Cascade earn decisive Tuesday wins

Prep girls swimming roundup for Tuesday, Oct. 21: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco… Continue reading