High school sports

Arlington’s Jenna Villa lifts the 3A District 1 championship trophy in the air on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seedings revealed for state high school basketball tournaments

Four local teams have already secured spots at their respective Hardwood Classics.

Arlington’s Jenna Villa lifts the 3A District 1 championship trophy in the air on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Meegan lifts the 3A District 1 championship trophy in the air after being Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace boys shut down Arlington, win district title

The Hawks clamp down on defense from the opening tip and beat the Eagles 57-34 in the 3A District 1 championship game.

Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Meegan lifts the 3A District 1 championship trophy in the air after being Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest senior Sean Neils begins his dive for the anchor leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay final at the 3A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State boys swimming: Shorecrest’s Neils brings home 4 medals

Plus, Jackson’s Ethan Georgiev and Ethan Chen-Parks shine, and Archbishop Murphy sophomore Evan Wold makes a name for himself.

Shorecrest senior Sean Neils begins his dive for the anchor leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay final at the 3A WIAA Boys High School Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck’s Alivia White celebrates winning the 3A/4A Girls 190-pound championship match during the Mat Classic XXXIV at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

MP’s White wins 3rd crown, 4 other locals earn titles at Mat Classic

Alivia White makes local history; GP’s Connor Aney and Karianne Baldwin, Arlington’s Tre Haines and Shorewood’s Hunter Tibodeau also take home titles.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Alivia White celebrates winning the 3A/4A Girls 190-pound championship match during the Mat Classic XXXIV at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Everett’s Alana Washington reacts in a huddle to beating Snohomish to advance to state after the game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett girls turn up heat, rally past Snohomish for state berth

The Seagulls use relentless full-court pressure in the fourth to rally for a 42-36 win in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

Everett’s Alana Washington reacts in a huddle to beating Snohomish to advance to state after the game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlignton players yell in celebration of becoming the 3A District 1 champions on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Villa powers Arlington girls past Stanwood for district title

The WSU-bound star scores 18 of her 26 points in the first quarter and the Eagles hold back several Spartans runs to win 63-57.

Arlignton players yell in celebration of becoming the 3A District 1 champions on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett boys edge MG, secure first state berth since 2000

Isaiah White’s clutch free throws in the final second lift the Seagulls to a 58-54 victory in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Danielle Crew (top) wrestles Kelso's Bella Victoriano in the quarterfinals of the 4A/3A girls 115-pound weight class during the first day of Mat Classic XXXIV on Feb. 17, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. Crew won by pinfall to reach the state semifinals. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

Mat Classic notebook: Girls wrestling continues to show growth

The girls tournament expanded to two brackets for the first time ever this season; Stanwood boys sit in third after Day 1.

Arlington's Danielle Crew (top) wrestles Kelso's Bella Victoriano in the quarterfinals of the 4A/3A girls 115-pound weight class during the first day of Mat Classic XXXIV on Feb. 17, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. Crew won by pinfall to reach the state semifinals. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big comeback falls short as MG boys lose to Mount Vernon

The Chargers, who came all the back from down 18 points to fall 69-68, will face Everett in a win-or-go-home game Saturday.

Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann takes the ball down the court during the game against Everett on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys fend off Everett, secure state berth

The Scots clamp down late and top the Seagulls 58-50; Everett will face MG for the final 3A state spot from District 1 Saturday.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann takes the ball down the court during the game against Everett on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mariner players react after winning a game between Jackson and Mariner at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. After an intense back-and-forth in the final period Mariner defeated Jackson, 77-76. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mariner boys mount stunning rally, top Jackson for state berth

The Marauders trail by as many as 19 points in the third, but come back to edge their Wesco 4A rivals 77-76 in another thriller.

Mariner players react after winning a game between Jackson and Mariner at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. After an intense back-and-forth in the final period Mariner defeated Jackson, 77-76. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Bryce Slezak and Glacier Peak’s Connor Anney wrestle during the 285 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everything to know and who to watch at Mat Classic XXXIV

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys and girls state wrestling tournaments.

Lake Stevens’ Bryce Slezak and Glacier Peak’s Connor Anney wrestle during the 285 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Mount Si players celebrate during a game between Lake Stevens and Mount Si at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Mount Si moves on in the bracket. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls ousted by Mount Si in defensive slugfest

The Vikings’ season comes to an end with a 41-35 loss in a consolation game of the 4A Wes-King Bi-District Tournament.

Mount Si players celebrate during a game between Lake Stevens and Mount Si at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Mount Si moves on in the bracket. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
during a game between Glacier Peak and Bothell at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls’ season ends with loss to Bothell

The Grizzlies can’t solve the Cougars’ stout defense and fall 57-38 in a winner-to-state, loser-out bi-district tournament game.

during a game between Glacier Peak and Bothell at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood boys aim to make school history at Mat Classic

The talented Spartans have one goal in mind this weekend in Tacoma — chase down the school’s first team state title in any sport.

Stanwood wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshaun Connor runs into a defender while trying to find some space against Mount Vernon on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Terrace boys ride depth past Mount Vernon, clinch state bid

The Hawks get contributions up and down the roster to win 74-60 and advance to the 3A District 1 Tournament title game.

Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshaun Connor runs into a defender while trying to find some space against Mount Vernon on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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