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Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith (24) was one of two Everett players invited to the NHL scouting combine. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Tips notes: Miettinen, Smith invited to NHL draft combine

Everett also announced it will open the 2024-25 season at home on Sept. 21.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith (24) was one of two Everett players invited to the NHL scouting combine. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Everett Rowing Association’s men’s youth 8+ boat is headed to the USRowing Youth National Championships. (Photo courtesy of Revluc Photography)

Everett Rowing Association sending two boats to nationals

Everett’s men’s youth 8+ and women’s U17 4+ are headed to the USRowing Youth National Championships.

The Everett Rowing Association’s men’s youth 8+ boat is headed to the USRowing Youth National Championships. (Photo courtesy of Revluc Photography)
The Everett Silvertips signed first-round WHL prospects draft pick Mirco Dufour to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips ink first-round pick Mirco Dufour

Everett gets a commitment from the forward, but is still waiting on 1st-overall pick Landon Dupont.

The Everett Silvertips signed first-round WHL prospects draft pick Mirco Dufour to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Silvertips)
The Everett Merchants’ Aaron Barber, who is returning this season, is greeted by teammates at home plate. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Merchants).

Post-Pyatte Merchants ready to start their season

The Everett-based summer collegiate baseball team embarks for the first time without its founder.

The Everett Merchants’ Aaron Barber, who is returning this season, is greeted by teammates at home plate. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Merchants).
Champion Johnny Carey tees off during the 93rd Annual Snohomish County Amateur Championship on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the Everett Golf and Country Club in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Johnny Carey claims his first Snohomish County Amateur title

The Kamiak High School grad edges Snohomish High School senior Palmer Mutcheson by one stroke.

Champion Johnny Carey tees off during the 93rd Annual Snohomish County Amateur Championship on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the Everett Golf and Country Club in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jacob Rohde surveys the area at Everett Golf & Country Club during last year’s final round of the Snohomish County Amateur golf tournament. The three-time champion is among this year’s favorites. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

It’s out with the old, in with the new at the County Am

The 93rd Snohomish County Amateur golf tournament takes place Saturday through Monday.

Jacob Rohde surveys the area at Everett Golf & Country Club during last year’s final round of the Snohomish County Amateur golf tournament. The three-time champion is among this year’s favorites. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

NWAC notebook: EvCC’s Gilbert excels at track championships

Plus how locals fared in tennis and softball. Baseball begins Thursday.

Wolfpack carrying on, despite AFL turmoil

The rebooted league contracts, changes commissioner in the wake of unpaid obligations.

Everett Community College’s women’s soccer team won the 2014 Northwest Athletic Conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Everett Community College)

EvCC announces its 2024 Hall of Fame induction class

Men’s gymnastics, 2014 women’s soccer team headline this year’s class.

Everett Community College’s women’s soccer team won the 2014 Northwest Athletic Conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Everett Community College)
Everett AquaSox pitcher Tyler Cleveland is presented with his 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award prior to Everett’s game against the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox pitcher Tyler Cleveland presented with Gold Glove

Cleveland was honored for his defensive prowess with Modesto during the 2023 season.

Everett AquaSox pitcher Tyler Cleveland is presented with his 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award prior to Everett’s game against the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

Marysville youth gymnasts excel at regionals

Four gymnasts from AGAMarysville Gymnastics Academy took home Region 2 awards.

Washington Wolfpack kicker Melissa Strother became the first female to score a point in Arena Football League history, but the Wolfpack fell 34-21 to the West Texas Desert Hawks on Sunday at Angel of the Winds Arena (Photo courtesy of Jim Matson, Inside Arena)

Wolfpack make history, but fall 34-21 to West Texas

Washington kicker Melissa Strother became the first woman to score a point in AFL history.

Washington Wolfpack kicker Melissa Strother became the first female to score a point in Arena Football League history, but the Wolfpack fell 34-21 to the West Texas Desert Hawks on Sunday at Angel of the Winds Arena (Photo courtesy of Jim Matson, Inside Arena)
Forward Mirco Dufour was selected by the Everett Silvertips 19th overall in the first round of Thursday’s WHL prospects draft. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)

Capsules: Everett Silvertips draft picks at a glance

The Tips selected 10 players in the WHL prospects draft and two in the U.S. prioirity draft.

Forward Mirco Dufour was selected by the Everett Silvertips 19th overall in the first round of Thursday’s WHL prospects draft. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)
Defenseman Landon DuPont, who the Everett Silvertips selected first overall in Thursday’s WHL prospects draft, is considered a generational talent. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)

Patterson: Tips fans, get ready for the Landon DuPont show

Everett is getting a generational talent who will make nights at Angel of the Winds Arena must-see viewing.

Defenseman Landon DuPont, who the Everett Silvertips selected first overall in Thursday’s WHL prospects draft, is considered a generational talent. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)
Jay Franco has been named the head coach of the Everett Community College women’s basketball team. (Photo courtesy of Everett Community College)

Jay Franco hired as new EvCC women’s basketball coach

Franco, who served as an assistant the past three seasons, takes over for Jeannie Thompson.

Jay Franco has been named the head coach of the Everett Community College women’s basketball team. (Photo courtesy of Everett Community College)
Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase gets tackled during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

No howls yet: Arena football returns, but Wolfpack fall

In the first indoor football game in Everett since 2012, Washington loses 49-12 to Billings.

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase gets tackled during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Mukilteo-based Blue Royals Volleyball Academy’s U13 team qualified for nationals for the second straight year. (Photo courtesy of Dale Raymond)

Mukilteo-based youth volleyball team qualifies for nationals

The Blue Royals Volleyball Academy’s U13 team advanced to nationals for the second straight year.

The Mukilteo-based Blue Royals Volleyball Academy’s U13 team qualified for nationals for the second straight year. (Photo courtesy of Dale Raymond)
Five Star General won the 2023 Longacres Mile. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

Emerald Downs opens its 2024 horse racing season Saturday

The Auburn racetrack’s opening coincides with the running of the Kentucky Derby.

Five Star General won the 2023 Longacres Mile. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)
Washington Wolfpack coach JR Wells watches play during the Wolfpack’s 47-40 loss to the Oregon Blackbears on Saturday in Salem, Ore. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Wolfpack)

Wolfpack drop inaugural game to Blackbears

Washington, the new Everett-based Arena Football League team, falls 47-40 to Oregon in its opener.

Washington Wolfpack coach JR Wells watches play during the Wolfpack’s 47-40 loss to the Oregon Blackbears on Saturday in Salem, Ore. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Wolfpack)
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Silvertips swept out of playoffs by Portland

Everett’s season comes to an end with a 5-0 loss in Game 4; big changes are ahead in the offseason.

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