Jackson High School

Jackson's Gracie Schouten warms up before a District 1 4A playoff match on May 14, 2025 at Mill Creek Tennis Club. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Jackson, Glacier Peak and Mariner girls tennis secure state spots

Jackson took first and second in singles; Glacier Peak won doubles at the District 1 4A Tournament.

 

Jackson senior Derek Sundstrom delivers a pitch in the Timberwolves' 8-3 win against Kamiak in Mukilteo, Washington on May 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Jackson baseball tops Kamiak for second time in three days

The Timberwolves gain confidence with postseason approaching.

 

Jackson’s Isaiah Natividad splits Glacier Peak’s defenders as he takes the ball toward the goal during the game on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Karson Ghosh overcomes illness to backstop Jackson soccer’s shutout

Isaiah Natividad scores twice in the Timberwolves’ 3-0 win against Glacier Peak.

 

Kamiak softball grinds out 10-inning, walk-off win against Jackson

Veighey’s RBI-double lifts Vikings to 7-6 win against Timberwolves for tie atop Wesco 4A.

Jackson’s Drew Pepin yells after striking out the final batter to end the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Wednesday, April 2

Jackson’s Pepin pitches ‘gem’ against E-W.

Jackson’s Drew Pepin yells after striking out the final batter to end the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz wins state title after stressful morning

The senior becomes the program’s first state wrestling champion after win at Mat Classic.

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kristi Kingma, carrying one of her children, walks through the balloon arch at an Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Jan. 17. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Jackson High School inducts inaugural HOF class

Eight individuals, two coaches and one team enter Hall as Timberwolves celebrate 30th year.

Kristi Kingma, carrying one of her children, walks through the balloon arch at an Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Jan. 17. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Jackson High School's Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Kyle Peacocke receives national coaching award

The former Jackson softball coach was named NFHS Coach of the Year for 2023-24.

Jackson High School's Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
Jackson head coach Steve Johnson runs through a play with his team during a timeout on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Longtime Jackson HC Steve Johnson earns WIBCA Hall of Fame nod

Johnson’s coaching career has spanned over 30 years and 400 wins.

Jackson head coach Steve Johnson runs through a play with his team during a timeout on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Seamus Williams reaches around for a layup during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys fall to Squalicum in Terrace tournament

The Timberwolves drop to 4-4 after a 64-46 loss to Squalicum.

Jackson’s Seamus Williams reaches around for a layup during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe's Wyatt Prohn (11) and Jackson's Seamus Williams (2) battle for a ball in a non-league game at Jackson High School on Dec. 3, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Monroe spoils Jackson’s boys basketball season opener

Tough rebounding cemented the Bearcats’ 72-50 victory.

Monroe's Wyatt Prohn (11) and Jackson's Seamus Williams (2) battle for a ball in a non-league game at Jackson High School on Dec. 3, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Local high school divers win state championships

Glacier Peak’s Addison Farman and Archbishop Murphy’s Samantha Mandeville claim titles.

Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys tennis dominates district tournament

Ben Lee, Ashton Bergman and Andy Stark win singles, doubles titles.

Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington, Lake Stevens ranked 5-6 in this week’s 4A AP poll

Monroe (3A) and Archbishop Murphy (2A) remain in Top 5.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Western Washington University’s Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University Athletics)

6 soccer players with local ties inducted into WWU’s Hall of Fame

The 2016 and 2022 national championship teams will be honored this weekend.

Western Washington University’s Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University Athletics)
Jackson’s Ben Lee scrambles after the ball during a doubles match again Kamiak on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson blanks Kamiak 7-0

The Timberwolves win four matches with double bagels.

Jackson’s Ben Lee scrambles after the ball during a doubles match again Kamiak on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Will Turpin holds an orange flag and rips through a poster with his team during their “orange out” game for leukemia awareness on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Jackson High School senior wide receiver Will Turpin has been battling leukemia this year

Will Turpin holds an orange flag and rips through a poster with his team during their “orange out” game for leukemia awareness on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Hanna Ligons tips the ball over the next during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak volleyball downs rival Jackson 3-1

The Grizzlies tallied their sixth-consecutive win to remain undefeated.

Glacier Peak’s Hanna Ligons tips the ball over the next during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed leaps over a Jackson player while running the ball down the field during the game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington stays perfect with 49-21 triumph over Jackson

The Eagles scored on five straight possessions to win Wesco 4A opener

Arlington’s Caleb Reed leaps over a Jackson player while running the ball down the field during the game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson completes a short pass against Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

2024 Wesco 4A football preview: coaches poll and team information

Lake Stevens looks to fend off newcomer Arlington and win third straight state title.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson completes a short pass against Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)