Marysville Getchell High School

Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett boys edge MG, secure first state berth since 2000

Isaiah White’s clutch free throws in the final second lift the Seagulls to a 58-54 victory in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

 

Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big comeback falls short as MG boys lose to Mount Vernon

The Chargers, who came all the back from down 18 points to fall 69-68, will face Everett in a win-or-go-home game Saturday.

 

Marysville Getchell senior Kirsten Crane is signed to play for the UCLA women's soccer team next year. She recently watched the Bruins win the NCAA Division I national title. (Photo courtesy of UCLA)

Marysville soccer star to play for national champion UCLA

Kirsten Crane, a senior at Marysville Getchell H.S, has always wanted to be a Bruin. She recently watched the team claim NCAA Division-I’s top prize.

 

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville-Getchell on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Baumann powers Shorecrest boys past Marysville Getchell

The senior scores 26 points to lead the Scots to a league victory over the Chargers.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville-Getchell on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

MG junior reaches state XC meet after astonishing improvement

Through plenty of hard work, state-bound Marly Martinez improved her time by nearly 7 minutes from the end of last season.

Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell's Dylan Padilla dives to try and tackle Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet during the annual Berry Bowl game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck pulls away, remains perfect in Berry Bowl

The Tomahawks rattle off 30 unanswered 2nd-half points for a 37-14 win over crosstown rival Marysville Getchell.

Marysville Getchell's Dylan Padilla dives to try and tackle Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet during the annual Berry Bowl game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer puts his arm out to block a tackle by Marysville Getchell's Alexander Leach during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington rides 2nd-half shutout to league win over Getchell

The Eagles allow just 66 yards of offense over the final 2 quarters and outlast the Chargers 21-14.

Arlington's Spencer Fischer puts his arm out to block a tackle by Marysville Getchell's Alexander Leach during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer grabs onto Auburn Mountainview's Joeray Kilgore jersey during the game against Auburn Mountainview on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco 3A North football preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

League power Ferndale is the early favorite for a league title. Rising Stanwood appears to be its top challenger.

Arlington's Spencer Fischer grabs onto Auburn Mountainview's Joeray Kilgore jersey during the game against Auburn Mountainview on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cascade's Ashlyee Bloch attempts to tag out Snohomish's Camryn Sage Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State softball preview: A look at the area’s state-bound teams

Nine local high school softball teams are playing in their respective state tournaments this weekend.

Cascade's Ashlyee Bloch attempts to tag out Snohomish's Camryn Sage Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell celebrates their 8-1 victory over Everett High School at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022.(Kevin Clark / The Herald)

3A district softball: M. Getchell, Arlington, Monroe advance to state

Marysville Getchell earns its 1st state berth in program history. Arlington and Monroe also punch their tickets.

Marysville-Getchell celebrates their 8-1 victory over Everett High School at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022.(Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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)

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

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

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)
Marysville-Pilchuck's Jordan Velasquez escapes a tackle to run the ball in for a touchdown during the annual Berry Bowl against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

MP steamrolls to 10th straight Berry Bowl victory over MG

The Tomahawks score on the first play of the game and never look back in a 63-13 win over the Chargers.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Jordan Velasquez escapes a tackle to run the ball in for a touchdown during the annual Berry Bowl against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Drew Carter makes a catch past Monroe’s Trey Lane during the game on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

Lake Stevens-O’Dea, Glacier Peak-Woodinville and Arlington-Ferndale highlight a loaded Week 3 slate.

Lake Stevens’ Drew Carter makes a catch past Monroe’s Trey Lane during the game on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck’s Kaden Mallang, left, and Kaleb Potts, right, celebrate Dylan Carson’s touchdown during the game on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco 3A North high school football preview

The coaches poll, favorites, contenders, 3 things to know, players to watch and games to watch.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Kaden Mallang, left, and Kaleb Potts, right, celebrate Dylan Carson’s touchdown during the game on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)

MG’s Knight withdraws from MLB draft, is UCLA-bound

Marysville Getchell star and top-100 MLB draft prospect Malakhi Knight will play college ball for UCLA.

Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)
Marysville Getchell Malachi Knight claps after making it to third base during the game against Marysville Pilchuck on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What makes Marysville Getchell star an elite MLB prospect?

Malakhi Knight is a projected early-round pick in the MLB draft, which begins Sunday.

Marysville Getchell Malachi Knight claps after making it to third base during the game against Marysville Pilchuck on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 2021 All-Area boys Basketball Player of the Year, Malakhi Knight, is a Marysville Getchell two-sport star and projected early-round Major League Baseball draft pick. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Malakhi Knight

The Marysville Getchell 2-sport star capped his decorated prep career with another massive season.

The 2021 All-Area boys Basketball Player of the Year, Malakhi Knight, is a Marysville Getchell two-sport star and projected early-round Major League Baseball draft pick. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell's Ethan Jury reaches out for the ball as Arlington's Nick Salstrom dives back to second base during the game on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Arlington tops Getchell to close spring sports season

The Eagles bounce back from their first regular-season loss since 2018 with a win over the Chargers.

Marysville Getchell's Ethan Jury reaches out for the ball as Arlington's Nick Salstrom dives back to second base during the game on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell's Bradley Aasen slides into second base while Marysville Pilchuck's Alex Smith reaches to tag him during the game on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Getchell blanks Pilchuck as spring sports return

The Chargers welcome the return of spring sports after an almost two-year absence with a 10-0 win.

Marysville Getchell's Bradley Aasen slides into second base while Marysville Pilchuck's Alex Smith reaches to tag him during the game on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)

Getchell’s Knight named prep baseball preseason All-American

The two-sport star and UCLA commit was honored by Baseball America on Monday.

Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)