Lake Stevens High School

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Lamar reacts to getting a touchdown during the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Post-Week 6 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Lake Stevens hopes its tough non-league slate pays dividends. Arlington picked up a key league win. And Stanwood ran wild.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Lamar reacts to getting a touchdown during the game against Eastlake on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens bounces back, rolls past Eastlake in 4A top-10 clash

Jayden Limar runs for 5 TDs and the Vikings get back on track with a 41-16 win over the Wolves in a state semifinal rematch.

Snohomish’s Kyle Larson finds space up the middle on a run against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 4 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Lake Stevens and GP suffer out-of-state losses, Monroe’s offense keeps rolling and Snohomish picks up a key league win.

Snohomish’s Kyle Larson finds space up the middle on a run against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Joe McGinnis (7) eyes a Federal Way defender as he races down the field for a touchdown after recovering a fumble caused by teammate Ashten Hendrickson (66) during a game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

A key Wesco 3A South clash, interesting interstate games and an Everett School District battle highlight the week.

Lake Stevens' Joe McGinnis (7) eyes a Federal Way defender as he races down the field for a touchdown after recovering a fumble caused by teammate Ashten Hendrickson (66) during a game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar bursts down the sideline before diving for the pylon on a long touchdown run against Bellevue on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Limar leads Lake Stevens past Bellevue in clash of state powerhouses

Notre Dame commit Jayden Limar totals 295 yards and 3 TDs as the Vikings beat the defending 3A state champs 37-28.

Lake Stevens’ Jayden Limar bursts down the sideline before diving for the pylon on a long touchdown run against Bellevue on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar carries the ball with two Richland defenders trying to bring him down during a 4A state playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Lake Stevens. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

Lake Stevens set to face Bellevue in colossal clash of state powers

The reigning 4A state runner-up Vikings host the defending 3A state champs in a massive non-league showdown Friday night.

Lake Stevens running back Jayden Limar carries the ball with two Richland defenders trying to bring him down during a 4A state playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Lake Stevens. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
The Lake Stevens bench cheer for the start of a timeout by the Eagles in the second set Tuesday evening at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on September 6, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lake Stevens tops Arlington in volleyball opener

The Vikings win 3-0 as fall sports get underway in earnest on Tuesday night.

The Lake Stevens bench cheer for the start of a timeout by the Eagles in the second set Tuesday evening at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on September 6, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) during an NFL Preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 27-11. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)

Trio of locals stick on initial NFL 53-man rosters

Myles Gaskin, Abraham Lucas and Kyler Gordon all survive NFL cutdown day.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) during an NFL Preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 27-11. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Wesco 4A football preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

State title favorite Lake Stevens, title contender Glacier Peak and rising Kamiak headline a league that’s loaded at the top.

Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson’s Mohammed Al Ezairej, head coach Mason Siddick and Tyson Beaulieu field questions during the first Wesco 4A media day Monday evening in Everett, Washington on August 22, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Wesco 4A football teams hold first media day

The five-team league met with reporters Monday to discuss the upcoming season.

Jackson’s Mohammed Al Ezairej, head coach Mason Siddick and Tyson Beaulieu field questions during the first Wesco 4A media day Monday evening in Everett, Washington on August 22, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jacob Eason (17) passes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

For Eason, surprise workload was ‘great opportunity’

The Seahawks QB and Lake Stevens alum played the entire second half in Thursday’s preseason loss to the Bears.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jacob Eason (17) passes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
The Central Welding Supply 125, which serves as the season finale at Evergreen Speedway, will attempt to run on Saturday, after being bumped postponed last weekend due to weather.

Community roundup: ARCA West comes to Evergreen Speedway

Plus, a host of local collegians earn preseason honors, Jake Luton gets released by the Jaguars and more.

The Central Welding Supply 125, which serves as the season finale at Evergreen Speedway, will attempt to run on Saturday, after being bumped postponed last weekend due to weather.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jacob Eason passes during NFL football practice Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Eason stays positive while on outside of Seahawks QB battle

The former Lake Stevens star says he undestands the situation he’s in and “it’s about being a great teammate.”

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jacob Eason passes during NFL football practice Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Glacier Peak's Cooper Jensen makes a touchdown reception against Lake Stevens' Alexander Davis Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football claims 2nd consecutive Lakewood 7-on-7 tourney title

The reigning 4A state runner-up Vikings beat Kennedy Catholic to win the annual summer passing tournament.

Glacier Peak's Cooper Jensen makes a touchdown reception against Lake Stevens' Alexander Davis Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Caleb Campbell, an eight grader at Park Place Middle School in Monroe, shattered three longtime school records in track and field this past spring. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Local 8th grader shatters school records

Plus, Roe and White earn All-American honors and a trio of ERA boats place at youth rowing nationals.

Caleb Campbell, an eight grader at Park Place Middle School in Monroe, shattered three longtime school records in track and field this past spring. (Provided photo)
Lake Stevens' Kasen Kinchen dodges a tackle attempt by Glacier Peak's Jadon Claps Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on October 11, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community sports roundup: Lake Stevens’ Kinchen transfers from UW to WSU

Plus, Silvertips sign top draft pick, local falls short in U.S. Open bid and tryouts open for baseball academy.

Lake Stevens' Kasen Kinchen dodges a tackle attempt by Glacier Peak's Jadon Claps Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on October 11, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Community College baseball.

Community sports roundup: 9 EvCC baseball players honored

Plus, Everett Rowing Association sends three boats to nationals, two locals headed to NCAA track nationals and more.

Everett Community College baseball.
Lake Stevens' Jayden Limar rushes with Glacier Peak's Hunter Morrison Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lake Stevens RB Jayden Limar commits to Notre Dame

The standout junior and four-star recruit announces he will join the Fighting Irish.

Lake Stevens' Jayden Limar rushes with Glacier Peak's Hunter Morrison Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on April 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson’s Allie Thomsen delivers a pitch against Lake Stevens during a 4A matchup Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson softball beats Lake Stevens to claim state berth

The Timberwolves qualify for state for the 6th straight time.

Jackson’s Allie Thomsen delivers a pitch against Lake Stevens during a 4A matchup Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Miranda Granger jumps in the air to knee a medicine ball being held by Charlie Pearson during her training session at Charlie's Combat Club on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community roundup: Granger to return to octagon on Aug. 6

Plus, two locals named Sports Star nominees, MP’s White takes fourth at wrestling nationals and much more.

Miranda Granger jumps in the air to knee a medicine ball being held by Charlie Pearson during her training session at Charlie's Combat Club on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)