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Cadi Le Seu guard Mikayla Pivec, a Lynnwood High School graduate. (Photo by Agustí Peña)

A basketball odyssey: Pivec excelling in Spain after adversity

After a rough 12-month stretch, the former Lynnwood star is enjoying basketball and has her sights set on the WNBA once again.

Cadi Le Seu guard Mikayla Pivec, a Lynnwood High School graduate. (Photo by Agustí Peña)
Lynnwood's Dina Yonas drives to the hoop during the game against Jackson on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood's Dina Yonas drives to the hoop during the game against Jackson on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood's Jordan Whittle sticks his arm out to block a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood's Jordan Whittle sticks his arm out to block a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza rushes for the goal line a touchdown Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza rushes for the goal line a touchdown Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Morgan, Alabama softball fall 1 win short of WCWS finals

Lynnwood H.S. alum Maddie Morgan and the Crimson Tide see their national title dreams come to an end.

Former Lynnwood softball star homers, helps Alabama reach WCWS

Maddie Morgan blasts a 2-run homer to help Alabama advance to the Women’s College World Series.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Orlondo Steinauer waves to people in the crowd after the team's Canadian Football League game against the Toronto Argonauts in Hamilton, Ontario, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Peter Power/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lynnwood grad Steinauer elected to CFL Hall of Fame

The current Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach won two Grey Cups in 13 stellar seasons as a player.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Orlondo Steinauer waves to people in the crowd after the team's Canadian Football League game against the Toronto Argonauts in Hamilton, Ontario, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Peter Power/The Canadian Press via AP)
Oregon State closing pitcher Jake Mulholland clenches his fist after the last out of the eighth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball elimination game against Mississippi State in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Snohomish grad Mulholland part of Beavers’ combined no-hitter

Oregon State also got contributions from other former area standouts in a 3-0 win over Washington.

Oregon State closing pitcher Jake Mulholland clenches his fist after the last out of the eighth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball elimination game against Mississippi State in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Edmonds-Woodway's Ryan Fahey escapes multiple tackles to run the ball down the field during the game on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Ryan Fahey escapes multiple tackles to run the ball down the field during the game on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24), looks to drive against Pacific forward Jeremiah Bailey (13), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Gonzaga won 76-58. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Edmonds native Kispert named WCC player of the year

Former local hoops stars Paisley Johnson Harding and Jordyn Edwards also received All-WCC honors.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24), looks to drive against Pacific forward Jeremiah Bailey (13), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Gonzaga won 76-58. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Everett High School graduate Jayden White (right), a University of Washington freshman, poses next to throws coach Andrew Ninow after breaking the Huskies' school record in the weight throw last Friday. (Photo by Jamie Mitchell)

Community sports roundup: Everett H.S. grad breaks UW record

Jayden White broke UW’s weight throw record, highlighting a success-filled week for local athletes.

Everett High School graduate Jayden White (right), a University of Washington freshman, poses next to throws coach Andrew Ninow after breaking the Huskies' school record in the weight throw last Friday. (Photo by Jamie Mitchell)
County Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Duane Lewis

County Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Duane Lewis

The longtime Lynnwood track and field coach won three state team titles over 46 terrific seasons.

County Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Duane Lewis
Prep notebook: Lynnwood hires new girls basketball coach

Prep notebook: Lynnwood hires new girls basketball coach

Eddie McFerrin will lead the Royals; ESD honors student-athletes; King’s star picks up an offer from UW.

Prep notebook: Lynnwood hires new girls basketball coach
Tom Lafferty in the booth at KRKO on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Everett, Wa. KRKO 1380 AM is switching away from a sports talk format to music after 16 years, though the station will continue to broadcast local sports events. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Tom Lafferty in the booth at KRKO on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Everett, Wa. KRKO 1380 AM is switching away from a sports talk format to music after 16 years, though the station will continue to broadcast local sports events. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Oregon State’s Mikayla Pivec speaks to reporters during the Pac-12 Conference women’s NCAA college basketball media day last Oct. 7 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Pivec won’t play in the WNBA during the 2020 season

The Atlanta Dream announce the Lynnwood High School product will sit out for personal reasons.

Oregon State’s Mikayla Pivec speaks to reporters during the Pac-12 Conference women’s NCAA college basketball media day last Oct. 7 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Lynnwood standout realizes college basketball dream

Lynnwood standout realizes college basketball dream

Nakia Boston signed a letter of intent to play women’s basketball at Division-I Portland State.

Lynnwood standout realizes college basketball dream
Lynnwood grad Pivec selected by Atlanta in WNBA draft

Lynnwood grad Pivec selected by Atlanta in WNBA draft

The former area prep star and Oregon State standout is drafted with the 25th overall pick.

Lynnwood grad Pivec selected by Atlanta in WNBA draft
WNBA-bound local hoops star aims to help hospital workers

WNBA-bound local hoops star aims to help hospital workers

The WNBA draft is Friday, but Mikayla Pivec is spending time trying to help during the virus pandemic.

WNBA-bound local hoops star aims to help hospital workers

Community sports roundup: Pivec a finalist for Wooden Award

The accolades continue to pile up for Mikayla Pivec, and now she’s up for one of the most prestigious individual awards in women’s college basketball.… Continue reading