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)

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

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

Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright attempts to pull in a touchdown pass between Lake Stevens’ Treyten Pester (5) and Seth Price (4) in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The game ended 31-10, and the Vikings handed the Grizzlies their first loss of the season. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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Lake Stevens football muscles past Glacier Peak 31-10

Jayshon Limar and the No. 8 Vikings hand the No. 9 Grizzlies their first loss.

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Monroe, Arlington move up in AP Top 10 Football Poll

Lake Stevens and Glacier Peak also remain ranked by Washington sports writers.

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. Curtis won in three straight sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association posts Week 3 rankings

Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, King’s and Darrington ranked in the top 10.

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Arlington, Glacier Peak football move into AP Top 10

Monroe and Archbishop Murphy both ranked in poll of Washington sports writers.

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Four area high school football teams ranked in AP Top 10

Five other local schools receive votes in poll of state sports reporters.

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Week 1 Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association rankings

Lake Stevens, Lynnwood and Darrington ranked in the top 10.

Lake Stevens quarterback Kolton Matson scrambles during the Vikings’ loss to Class 3A No. 1-ranked Bellevue on Sept. 13, 2024 at Lake Stevens H.S. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

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Bellevue runs away from Lake Stevens in matchup of heavyweights

Lake Stevens led at halftime, but the Wolverines’ running game took over late for a 31-21 final.

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens volleyball loses season opener to Curtis

Curtis wins the battle of two Vikings teams with state-title aspirations.

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)

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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)

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Lake Stevens’ Matson among QBs listed in national poll.

The 2023 All-Area Player of the Year was second in the poll as of Thursday morning.

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Roe places eighth in women’s 5,000 meters at Olympic trials

The Lake Stevens High School graduate is expected to race again Saturday in the 10,000.

Lake Stevens High School graduate Taylor Roe competes for Oklahoma State University at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University)

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Taylor Roe competes at the Olympic trials this weekend

Now that the Lake Stevens H.S. graduate’s decorated college running career is done, the pro ranks are next.

Jackson players react to beating Kamiak to win the 4A district championship on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Jackson softball rallies past Kamiak for district title

Yanina Sherwood dominates in the circle, striking out 10 in the 4-3 come-from-behind victory.

Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ Lawson leaps above star-studded field

In a field of state championship contenders, Lawson claims the Wesco 4A title in the boys high jump.

Lake Stevens first baseman A’Alona DeMartin fields bunt and throws out the runner during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens baseball falls behind early in loss to Bothell

The Vikings never caught up as they fell 6-3 to the Cougars in the Class 4A District 1/2…

Lake Stevens pitcher Charli Pugmire high fives first baseman Emery Fletcher after getting out of an inning against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens tops Glacier Peak in key softball encounter

The Vikings strung together a three-run rally in the fifth inning to prevail 3-0.

Lake Stevens’ Jesse Lewis takes the handoff as the anchor in the 4x400 during a meet Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens track and field retains Pilchuck Cup

Vikings’ David Brown, Jada Sarrys and Arlington’s Dallas Miller were standouts.

Left to right, Arlington’s Samara Morrow, Kamiak’s Bella Hasan, Everett’s Alana Washington, Lake Steven’s Nisa Ellis, Lynnwood’s Aniya Hooker, and Meadowdale’s Gia Powell, pose for a photo at Everett High School on March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2023-24 All-Area girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area from the 2023-24 season.

AMA EnduroCross is bringing its championship finale to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Nov. 16. (AMA EnduroCross)

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Community roundup: AMA EnduroCross championship coming to Everett

Plus, three college athletes with local ties earn weekly awards, including a Monroe High School grad who’s on…