Mary Jane Patterson, mother of Herald sports reporter Nick Patterson, serves a ball while playing on a pickleball team with her son on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Volli in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Patterson: Pickleball mania continues to boom in Snohomish County

More and more courts dedicated to the sport are popping up across the area, including the new indoor…

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)

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Community roundup: 3 Mill Creek Little League teams reach state

Plus, results from the Central Welding Supply 125 at Evergreen Speedway, the Silvertips sign import pick Julius Miettinen…

AquaSox second baseman Blake Rambusch shovels a ball over to first on a slow dribbler during the season opener against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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With Ford at Futures Game, AquaSox drop 4 of 6 to Spokane

Everett scores at least eight runs in three of its games in Spokane, but scores just two runs…

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)

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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…

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Six-run outburst in 9th lifts AquaSox past Indians

Everett break open a tied game late and storms to an 8-2 win over Spokane.

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Rodriguez drives in 6, AquaSox top Indians in slugfest

Everett rallies from a, early four-run deficit, takes an eight-run lead and hangs on late to beat Spokane…

Finnish winger Julius Miettinen played for HIFK Helsinki’s under-20 team last season. (Photo provided by Silvertips)

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Silvertips select Finnish winger Miettinen in import draft

Everett drops Swiss goaltender Tim Metzger and elects to keep Czech winger Dominik Rymon on the roster.

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)

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Community roundup: Merchants dominate Grand Forks tournament

Plus, locals earn All-American baseball honors, a Meadowdale grad named softball All-American and ERA masters rowers shine.

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AquaSox dig early hole, can’t get bats going in loss to Indians

Everett gives up three runs in the first and musters just three hits on offense in a 3-1…

Everett All Star Gabriel Ortiz rounds third and heads home to put his team up against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Little leaguers hit diamond in Everett

The baseball All-Star teams for Everett LL and others gather for a slew of district tournament games at…

The AquaSox’s Raúl Alcantara pitches during a game at Funko Field in Everett. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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AquaSox surge into 1st place behind stellar pitching

Everett’s staff, which has struggled at times this season, tossed two shutouts last week.

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Emeralds pull in front early, slow surging AquaSox

Everett falls behind by six runs after three innings and falls 9-2 for just its second loss in…

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell (47) sends the puck during a game between the Silvertips and Kamloops Blazers at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Kamloops, 3-6. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Pair of Silvertips selected on Day 2 of NHL draft

Defenseman Kaden Hammell is drafted by the Kraken in Round 5 and center Austin Roest was picked by…

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Alcantara pitches AquaSox past Emeralds

The young left-hander doesn’t allow a hit over six innings as Everett wins 1-0 for its ninth victory…

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21 puts up a shot over Northern Arizona forward Carson Towt (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

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Community roundup: Battle sticking with WVU despite Huggins’ exit

Plus, Lake Stevens grad Morin will play for the U.S. at beach volleyball worlds, results from the Galloway…

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AquaSox stay hot, roll past Emeralds

Alberto Rodriguez and Axel Sanchez power Everett to a 9-4 win, its eighth victory in the past nine…

Everett Silvertips’ Austin Roest wrists a shot to the goal during the season opener against the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Silvertips NHL draft capsules

A look at four Everett players who could hear their names called during the NHL draft.

SASKATOON,SK--MARCH 22/2019-0323 Sports Blades- Saskatoon Blad4es head coach Mitch Love looks on as his team takes on the Moose Jaw Warriors during first period WHL playoff action at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix/Liam Richards)

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Patterson: Silvertips icon Mitch Love’s long journey reaches NHL

The first face of the franchise never made the show as a player, but he’s now getting his…

Everett Silvertips goalie Tyler Palmer slides to the near post while watching a play unfold during game three of a playoff series against the Portland Winterhawks on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Silvertips announce opening games, preseason schedule

Everett plays four warm-up games before opening the 2023-24 regular season with two matchups at home.

AquaSox infielder Hogan Windish swings at a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Close wins have AquaSox off to strong start in 2nd half

Everett’s bullpen keys a 4-1 record in games decided in extra innings or by one run in a…