High school sports

Monroe senior Caleb Campbell (center, in black) wins the opening tip-off in the Bearcats' 77-47 win against Everett at Norm Lowery Gymnasium on Jan. 2, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys basketball rebounds against Everett

Kiehl scores 31 as the Bearcats respond to first loss with 77-47 win against the Seagulls on Friday.

Monroe senior Caleb Campbell (center, in black) wins the opening tip-off in the Bearcats' 77-47 win against Everett at Norm Lowery Gymnasium on Jan. 2, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell-Gilkey runs the ball down the field to the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Area stars shine on all-state football teams

12 area players across three classes were selected for the WSFCA’s all-state teams.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell-Gilkey runs the ball down the field to the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jack Sievers, a senior defensive end and tight end at Archbishop Murphy High School, is The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Football Defensive Player of the Year: Jack Sievers

The Archbishop Murphy defensive end led the Wildcats football team to a perfect season.

Jack Sievers, a senior defensive end and tight end at Archbishop Murphy High School, is The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Wrestling

Schwabenbauers dominate for Snohomish

Freya and Odin Schwabenbauer won their respective weight classes at the Pac Coast Tournament on Tuesday.

Jackson’s Joey Gosline reacts to the score during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Boys Basketball

Williams, Gosline lead Jackson to close win

The Timberwolves outlast Curtis on Tuesday night to move to 5-4.

Jackson’s Joey Gosline reacts to the score during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Girls Basketball

Freshmen shine as Edmonds-Woodway starts 9-1

The Warriors put together a statement win Tuesday night as the non-league slate comes to a close.

Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Hoglund named state 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year

After dramatic championship win, the Vikings coach earns state recognition.

Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Dec. 21-27

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. 21-27. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

The Glacier Peak girls basketball team huddles at the end of a timeout during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Prep Girls Basketball

Riechelson’s big night leads Glacier Peak to 7-1 start

Sophomore Lily Riechelson continues her breakout season with a Grizzlies record 36 points on Monday.

The Glacier Peak girls basketball team huddles at the end of a timeout during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Prep Boys Basketball

Lynnwood holds off Tomahawks in OT thriller

The Royals take down Marysville Pilchuck despite a 47-point outburst from Michael Smathers Jr. on Monday.

Edmonds-Woodway’s DJ Karl reacts to making a three-point shot during the 3A boys quarterfinal game against Lincoln on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Basketball

Edmonds-Woodway boys start 9-0 with close win

DJ Karl scores 29 as the Warriors hold off Renton at home on Saturday night.

Edmonds-Woodway’s DJ Karl reacts to making a three-point shot during the 3A boys quarterfinal game against Lincoln on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Football Offensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Football Offensive Player of the Year: Blake Moser

The Lake Stevens dual-threat junior QB compiled 3,462 total yards and 55 touchdowns.

Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Football Offensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson escapes a tackle while he runs the ball up the field during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco all-league football teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for football. WESCO 4A First team Dane Chapman, OL, Glacier Peak Luke Jennings, OL, Glacier Peak Will Lynch, OL,… Continue reading

Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson escapes a tackle while he runs the ball up the field during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel runs into Gonzaga Prep’s Hudson Floyd while trying to make a jump shot during the 4A boys semifinal game on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Basketball

Glacier Peak boys down Puyallup in statement win

The Grizzlies are 6-0 after taking down the state runner-up at home on Tuesday.

Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel runs into Gonzaga Prep’s Hudson Floyd while trying to make a jump shot during the 4A boys semifinal game on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep Girls Basketball

Edmonds-Woodway notches statement win to start 8-1

The Warriors doubled Bellingham’s point total on Monday night to add to a dominant non-league season.

Prep Boys Basketball

Meadowdale holds off Everett for fourth straight win

The Seagulls cut a 14-point lead down to three by the final buzzer on Monday night.

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)

Wesco all-league volleyball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for volleyball. WESCO 4A Player of the Year Eichert Laura, Lake Stevens, sr, OH First team Lily Anderson, Kamiak,… Continue reading

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)
Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year: Laura Eichert

The Lake Stevens senior capped her legendary high school career with a state title.

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep Girls Basketball

Tupua sisters lead Lake Stevens past Glacier Peak

Arlington’s trio of scorers carries Eagles to win over Kamiak on Friday.