Jackson High School

Lynnwood junior Harmony Johnson goes for the kill against Jackson during a volleyball match Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Lynnwood High School in Bothell, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lynnwood volleyball sweeps Jackson

The Royals use a balanced effort and stay perfect on the season with a 3-0 victory.

Lynnwood junior Harmony Johnson goes for the kill against Jackson during a volleyball match Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Lynnwood High School in Bothell, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Daniel Arias, left, makes a catch in front of Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton during NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Daniel Arias among trio of locals to make initial NFL rosters

The Jackson alum, plus sure-things Abraham Lucas and Kyler Gordon, all stick with their respective teams as cutdown day arrives.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Daniel Arias, left, makes a catch in front of Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton during NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Wesco 4A football media day: Video interviews with players, coaches

Coaches and players from Wesco 4A’s five football programs speak with The Herald about the upcoming season.

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Image Taken at the 2023 NCAA Baseball Championships, Stillwater Regional, Washington Huskies vs Dallas Baptist Patriots, Sunday, June 4, 2023, O'Brate Stadium, Stillwater, OK. Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Matter ‘overjoyed’ to get drafted, sign deal with Rangers

The Jackson High School graduate realizes his dream of playing professional baseball, but now bigger goals lie ahead.

Image Taken at the 2023 NCAA Baseball Championships, Stillwater Regional, Washington Huskies vs Dallas Baptist Patriots, Sunday, June 4, 2023, O'Brate Stadium, Stillwater, OK. Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics
Washington pitcher Case Matter, a Jackson High School graduate, throws during a game against Utah on March 11, 2023, in Seattle. (Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures)

Jackson grad Matter selected in 10th round of MLB Draft

The University of Washington pitcher, who just finished his redshirt sophomore season, was picked by the Texas Rangers on Monday.

Washington pitcher Case Matter, a Jackson High School graduate, throws during a game against Utah on March 11, 2023, in Seattle. (Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures)
Jackson junior Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s All-Area Softball Player of the Year. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas verbal commit helped lead the Timberwolves to a 4A state championship title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Softball Player of the Year: Yanina Sherwood

The Jackson junior and UNLV commit went 24-1 with 255 strikeouts and helped lead the Timberwolves to the 4A state title.

Jackson junior Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s All-Area Softball Player of the Year. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas verbal commit helped lead the Timberwolves to a 4A state championship title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Booth shines during NAIA World Series

Plus, EdC and EvCC players dominate the NWAC all-region baseball teams, Lake Stevens rowers qualify for nationals and much more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Public Schools athletes of the year Jackson's Sylas Williams (left) and Cascade's Abby Surowiec (right) with Superintendent Ian Saltzman at the Everett Public Schools athletics awards banquet Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Everett Public Schools)

Student-athletes honored at Everett Public Schools banquet

Jackson’s Sylas Williams and Cascade’s Abby Surowiec were named the athletes of the year at the annual awards ceremony.

Everett Public Schools athletes of the year Jackson's Sylas Williams (left) and Cascade's Abby Surowiec (right) with Superintendent Ian Saltzman at the Everett Public Schools athletics awards banquet Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Everett Public Schools)
Jackson's Ben Lee poses with his first-place medal after winning the 4A boys singles state tennis tournament on May 27, 2023, in Kennewick. (WIAA photo)

Winning state tennis title ‘special feeling’ for Jackson’s Lee

The sophomore sensation took home the 4A boys singles crown at the state tennis tournament over Memorial Day weekend.

Jackson's Ben Lee poses with his first-place medal after winning the 4A boys singles state tennis tournament on May 27, 2023, in Kennewick. (WIAA photo)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: 3 Jackson grads to D-I baseball tournament

Plus, Jayden White is headed back to the NCAA track and field nationals, the Silvertips sign their first-round picks and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Jackson wins state title over GP after game called by weather

The Timberwolves win 5-1 to hoist their third state softball trophy since 2018 after a game that ended in unusual fashion.

Jackson High School is awarded the 2023 WIAA class 4A softball championship trophy in Richland, Wash., on Sat., May 27. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State softball preview: Local teams poised to make waves

A capsule look at all eight local teams that will be playing in state tournament games, six of which are top-1o seeds.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington's Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)

Community roundup: Locals head to NCAA track and field prelims

Plus, Snohomish grad Sami Reynolds and Monroe alum River Mahler reach softball super regionals and more.

Washington's Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood lifts the district trophy in the air after beating Bothell to become the 3A district champions on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Clutch HRs, pitching lead Jackson past Bothell for district title

Home runs from Sysum and Pelletier, plus a superb outing from Sherwood, lift the T-wolves past the previously unbeaten Cougars 2-1.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood lifts the district trophy in the air after beating Bothell to become the 3A district champions on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is congratulated by her teammates after scoring during the game against Skyline on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Powerhouse Jackson clinches 7th straight state softball berth

The Timberwolves roll past Skyline in the district semifinals and will face undefeated Bothell for the district title Friday.

Jackson’s Allie Thomsen is congratulated by her teammates after scoring during the game against Skyline on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson players mob sophomore pitcher Sam Craig after he struck out the final batter for a complete game shutout victory over Lake Stevens in a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson wins pitchers’ duel over Lake Stevens to reach state

Sophomore Sam Craig outduels Vikings ace Wyatt Queen as the Timberwolves win 1-0 in a bi-district tournament loser-out game.

Jackson players mob sophomore pitcher Sam Craig after he struck out the final batter for a complete game shutout victory over Lake Stevens in a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda fights for the ball with Bothell’s Leif Rietz during the game on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys soccer’s season ends with 2OT loss to Bothell

The T-wolves suffer a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat in double OT of a winner-to-state, loser-out match in the bi-district tournament.

Jackson’s Jaden Oguda fights for the ball with Bothell’s Leif Rietz during the game on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias, front, pulls in a pass in front of UCLA defensive back Devin Kirkwood in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Community roundup: 3 locals earn shots with NFL teams

Ali Gaye and Daniel Arias sign undrafted free-agent contracts and Josh Johnston receives a rookie camp invite, plus much more.

Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias, front, pulls in a pass in front of UCLA defensive back Devin Kirkwood in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson clinches Wesco 4A title with draw against Glacier Peak

A pair of goals from freshmen help the Timberwolves rally from a 2-0 deficit.

Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens baseball tops Jackson to set up league-title tilt

Wesco 4A’s top two teams split the first two games of a three-game series and Friday’s contest will decide the league crown.

Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)