North Creek’s Koli Faaiu pulls in the finals of the lineman tug-of-war Saturday afternoon during the Cougar Championship Passing Tournament at Lakewood High School in Marysville on July 27, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Gallery: Cougar Championship Passing Tournament at Lakewood High School

Saturday afternoon during the Cougar Championship Passing Tournament at Lakewood High School in Marysville on July 27, 2019.…

New Lakewood superintendent brings focus on relationships

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New Lakewood superintendent brings focus on relationships

Scott Peacock wants to build on the district’s assets — the new high school and tight-knit community

Number of top football recruits set to hit field at Lakewood

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Number of top football recruits set to hit field at Lakewood

The Cougars host their annual 7-on-7 tournament Saturday featuring both local and non-local squads.

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Northwest 2A football league to look a bit different this fall

Anacortes won’t field a varsity team, and Blaine is moving to the Sky Division of the two-tiered league.

Lakewood softball player travels to Africa for a good cause

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Lakewood softball player travels to Africa for a good cause

Brittani Boortz spent nearly two weeks during the season working with displaced children in Kenya.

Lakewood freshmen Mandy Harrison, left, and Malia Schroeder have each hit a hole-in-one this season for the Cougars. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Lakewood High School girls golf team has a pair of aces

Two talented freshmen have given the Cougars a boost — and the first holes-in-one in program history.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 4-10

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 4-10. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Q&A with Lakewood senior wrestler Cassidy O’Hara

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Q&A with Lakewood senior wrestler Cassidy O’Hara

When Cassidy O’Hara was in the eighth grade, she thought about turning out for basketball. Her father, Lakewood…

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Jan. 7-13

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Jan. 7-13. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

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Lakewood football team wins playoff game by forfeit

The Cougars were scheduled to play Anacortes on Friday night in a 2A Bi-District contest.

First-year Lakewood receiver catching on

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First-year Lakewood receiver catching on

Michai Harris set a school record with 236 receiving yards last week.

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Vote for The Herald’s Athlete of the Week for Sept. 17-23

The Herald’s Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 17-23. The voting closes Friday. The winner will be…

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Prep boys tennis preview: 5 storylines to watch

Jackson’s streak, Shoreline dominance and longtime coaches leaving are among interesting subplots.

Mountlake Terrace grad lone local to survive NFL cut-down day

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Mountlake Terrace grad lone local to survive NFL cut-down day

Linebacker Devante Downs sticks on Minnesota’s initial 53-man roster.

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Wrestling roundup: Gonzales falls in national quarterfinals

Snohomish alumna Joessie Gonzales will continue wrestling Wednesday in Junior freestyle action.

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Local athletes to compete in all-state games

Three local football players and two coaches will participate in the Earl Barden Classic All-State football game, to…

Area wrestlers hoping to strike gold at the Cadet Nationals

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Area wrestlers hoping to strike gold at the Cadet Nationals

Eight grapplers have qualified to represent Team Washington at this week’s competition in Spokane

State track and field video highlights

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State track and field video highlights

Video highlights from Friday and Saturday’s events at the state track and field meet in Tacoma.

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Monroe, Jackson softball teams reach 4A state semifinals

If they both win, Saturday’s championship game will be an all-Wesco affair