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Nikhil Kumar of the Seattle Spinners in action during a Major League Table Tennis event. (Major League Table Tennis)

New pro table tennis league set for 1st stop in Everett

Major League Table Tennis, the first league of its kind in the U.S., comes to Angel of the Winds Arena next weekend.

Nikhil Kumar of the Seattle Spinners in action during a Major League Table Tennis event. (Major League Table Tennis)
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)
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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Silvertips on record-setting scoring pace

Everett, traditionally known for its defense, is on track to set a franchise mark and contend for 300 total goals.

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Edmonds College’s Josiah Pierre puts up a three against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Tritons race past Trojans in key NWAC men’s hoops battle

Edmonds scores an important victory over Everett in the hotly-contested North Region.

Edmonds College’s Josiah Pierre puts up a three against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Community roundup: Edmonds speed skater sweeps age group at nationals

Plus, an Everett Silvertips player earns rookie of the month honors, and two Everett flag football teams compete during NFL Pro Bowl weekend.

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Silvertips avoid weekend sweep during busiest stretch of season

Everett managed to rebound from consecutive losses and win the final game of a five-in-six gauntlet.

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Matt King of the U.S. competes during a men's 400-meter medley relay heat at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Community roundup: Glacier Peak grad to swim for U.S. at worlds

Plus, a Glacier Peak alum earns track and field honors, and professional table tennis is coming to Everett.

Matt King of the U.S. competes during a men's 400-meter medley relay heat at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Steelhead team president Dorian Lair acts as the announcer during a game between the Snohomish County Steelheads and Oly-Pen Force at Arena Sports in Mill Creek, Washington on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Patterson: Steelheads have next-level vision for soccer in Snohomish County

Snohomish County FC and majority owner Dorian Lair want to bring a USL League Two team to the community.

Steelhead team president Dorian Lair acts as the announcer during a game between the Snohomish County Steelheads and Oly-Pen Force at Arena Sports in Mill Creek, Washington on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Silvertips’ season-best winning streak halted by T-birds

It took a heroic effort in net for Seattle to upend Everett’s sizzling run.

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Washington Wolfpack head coach JR Wells howls during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett AFL team releases schedule for inaugural season

The Washington Wolfpack opens play April 27 and hosts their first game at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 5.

Washington Wolfpack head coach JR Wells howls during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Iowa Hawkeyes' Alivia White, a Marysville Pilchuck High School graduate, executes a rare five-point throw that went viral during the NWCA National Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 5, 2024, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)

Marysville Pilchuck grad is a rising, viral star at wrestling-mad Iowa

Alivia White is learning what it’s like to sign autographs, receive an NIL opportunity and have her feats viewed by millions online.

Iowa Hawkeyes' Alivia White, a Marysville Pilchuck High School graduate, executes a rare five-point throw that went viral during the NWCA National Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 5, 2024, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Ryan Scott. (Photo provided by AquaSox)

Everett AquaSox announce 2024 coaching staff

Ryan Scott is back for his second year as manager. Everett returns three other staff members and welcomes two new faces.

Ryan Scott. (Photo provided by AquaSox)
Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Community roundup: Local Olympian extends break, will miss nationals

Also, an Edmonds-Woodway High School alum signs an NFL futures deal, former area stars shine on the hardwood and the Silvertips ink a prospect.

Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Silvertips’ Carter Bear (11) reacts to a goal during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Patterson: Red-hot Silvertips are feeling the positive vibes

Everett’s recent run of success has the team looking like its ready to contend atop the Western Conference.

Silvertips’ Carter Bear (11) reacts to a goal during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Bill Iffrig. Photo provided by Doug Beyerlein.

Running champion and national symbol Bill Iffrig dies at 89

The longtime Lake Stevens resident and masters national champion became the symbol of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

Bill Iffrig. Photo provided by Doug Beyerlein.
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)

Community roundup: Rodabaugh breaks NAU 3-pointer record

Hrcek sets a new SPU pole vault record, the Wolfpack announce their season ticket prices, and more.

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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Silvertips NHL draft prospects on the rise

NHL Central Scouting lists four Everett players in its midterm rankings for the 2024 NHL draft.

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Silvertips stay quiet during busy WHL trade deadline

Everett, which is tied for third in the Western Conference, decided not to make any additional moves Wednesday.

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The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Community roundup: Everett AFL team has a date for its home opener

The Washington Wolfpack also signed a quarterback. Plus, updates on local NFL players, and more.

The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds College’s Naser Motley (4) and Josiah Pierre (23) play for the Tritons in this composite image during a game against Christian Faith on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ex-Mukilteo School District rivals share the court at Edmonds College

Mariner graduate Naser Motely and Kamiak graduate Josiah Pierre are leading the Tritons into NWAC North Region play.

Edmonds College’s Naser Motley (4) and Josiah Pierre (23) play for the Tritons in this composite image during a game against Christian Faith on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)