The old 15-inch base, left, compared to the new 18-inch base, right, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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AquaSox set to open new season with new rules in place

Everett will be playing under experimental rules — such as a pitch clock and larger bases — during…

The Aquasox’s Noelvi Marte long-tosses with teammate Alberto Rodriguez during a team workout Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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A look at the AquaSox’s opening-day roster

Prized SS Noelvi Marte, LHP Adam Macko and OF Alberto Rodriguez highlight Everett’s team.

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Silvertips fall to Chiefs in overtime

Niko Huuhtanen scores his 37th goal, but Everett loses to Spokane 3-2.

Seattle Mariners' Steven Souza Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Community roundup: M’s reassign Souza Jr. to minor-league camp

Plus, Lake Stevens graduate Kiley Hubby placed second at wrestling nationals and more.

Kaique Pacheco rides Hart Cattle Co/Diggers Bucking Bulls’s Crystal Fox during the championship round of the Sioux Falls Unleash The Beast PBR event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The PBR Unleash the Beast tour comes to Angels of the Winds Arena in Everett on Wednesday. (Andy Watson / Bull Stock Media)

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8 buck-wild seconds: PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour comes to Everett

The world’s top bulls and riders take center stage Wednesday at Angel of the Winds Arena.

Everett's Braden Holt stops a shot by Portland's Robbie Fromm-Delorme in the second period Friday night at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on October 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Goalies battling for position as playoffs near for Silvertips

Braden Holt and Koen MacInnes have posted nearly identical numbers in front of the net this season.

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Berezowski scores No. 45, Silvertips top Americans

Everett edges Tri-City 2-1 in the sixth-to-last game of the regular season.

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Silvertips give up late lead, fall to Winterhawks in OT

Everett rallies to pull ahead in the third period, but late goals from Portland lead to a 5-4…

The streets of downtown Spokane are converted into basketball courts during Hoopfest 2019 on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Spokane, Wash. Tyler Tjomsland/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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3-on-3 basketball tournament coming to Everett this July

A Spokane Hoopfest founder and former operations manager are bringing almost 75 courts to downtown Everett this summer.

Virginia swimmer Matt King, a Glacier Peak High School graduate. (Matt Riley / UVA Athletic Communications)

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Community roundup: GP grad King has strong showing at NCAA championships

Also, Snohomish grad earns softball honors, another Snohomish grad is dealing with an injury, and more.

The Everett Silvertips’ Austin Roest draws a tripping penalty behind the net against the Portland Winterhawks Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Tips firmly in U.S. Division driver’s seat as season winds down

Everett’s victory over Portland extended its lead over the Winterhawks to seven points.

Sen. John Lovick's bill to make pickleball the official state sport was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday. (Photo provided by Chuck Wright)

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Pickleball officially named Washington’s state sport

Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB5615 into law during a ceremony held Monday afternoon in Bainbridge Island.

The Everett Silvertips’ Jackson Berezowski celebrates his second goal of the night with teammates against the Portland Winterhawks Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Silvertips roll past Winterhawks in key division showdown

Everett snaps a four-game losing skid to Portland with a 7-3 win and takes a firm grasp of…

Tyson Lang #18 during the Central Welding Supply 125 for Pro Late Models at the Evergreen Speedway in Monroe on October 17, 2020.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Evergreen Speedway season opens without restrictions

Saturday’s races mark a return to normalcy after the pandemic played havoc on the past two seasons.

Lane Community College guard Sierra Schepple, an Arlington High School graduate. (Jackson Fisk photo)

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Arlington grad Schepple leads Lane CC into NWAC semifinals

The sharp-shooting guard has hit 49.1% of her 3-point attempts this season for the 28-0 Titans.

Western Washington's Gracie Castaneda, an Arlington High School graduate, dribbles during an NCAA Division II Elite Eight game against Valdosta State on March 21, 2022, in Birmingham, Ala. (Western Washington photo)

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Community roundup: 3 locals head to Final 4 with WWU women

Plus, a pair of local players are named to the Tacome Defiance roster and much more.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell works against a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Shorewood alum Snell expects to be ready to start season

The ex-Cy Young winner hit his stride after a trade to San Diego, but suffered an injury in…

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Key defenseman out with injury as Silvertips continue drive for 1st

Ronan Seeley is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Everett squares off with 2nd-place Portland on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners' Steven Souza Jr. (21) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Cascade grad Souza Jr. hits grand slam in M’s spring win

The veteran outfielder showed off his power in Seattle’s 7-6 victory over the Dodgers.

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Silvertips bounce back from loss, beat Giants

Niko Huuhtanen scores twice in Everett’s 5-2 win over Vancouver.