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)

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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…

The Central Welding Supply 125, which serves as the season finale at Evergreen Speedway, will attempt to run on Saturday, after being bumped postponed last weekend due to weather.

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Community roundup: ARCA West comes to Evergreen Speedway

Plus, a host of local collegians earn preseason honors, Jake Luton gets released by the Jaguars and more.

Kenai Sinaphet takes the hand off from head coach, Dalton Schwetz, during practice Wednesday afternoon at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on August 17, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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‘Fresh start’ for Marysville Pilchuck under new coach Schwetz

The Tomahawks begin practice without longtime coach Brandon Carson, who stepped down following last year’s playoff run.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson runs 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)

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The Herald’s 2021-22 Boys High School Athlete of the Year finalists

A look at the award winner and five other finalists from nominations submitted by local athletic directors.

Miranda Granger jumps in the air to knee a medicine ball being held by Charlie Pearson during her training session at Charlie's Combat Club on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Granger to return to octagon on Aug. 6

Plus, two locals named Sports Star nominees, MP’s White takes fourth at wrestling nationals and much more.

Aubrey Peterson makes a base hit during the Canada Cup Thursday morning in Surrey British Columbia on July 11, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Local gets shot at European softball title

Plus, MP’s Alivia White wins a national wrestling title, locals earn college conference honors and more.

Everett AquaSox players Trent Tingelstad, front, and Austin Shenton warm up at Funko Field on the first day of practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. Tingelstad resides in Marysville while Shenton is from Bellingham. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Community roundup: MP alum Tingelstad back with AquaSox

Plus, an Everett native leads the U-17 Sounders to a title, the Steelheads will play for a women’s…

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle, a Marysville Pilchuck graduate. (Jack Murrey/Montana State Athletics)

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Community roundup: MP alum Battle honored by Big Sky

Plus, Everett grad Jayden White earns All-American status and more.

Snohomish County's returning state wrestling champions, Alex Rapelje of Edmonds-Woodway (left) and Alivia White of Marysville Pilchuck (right). (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Local pair head to Mat Classic XXXIII seeking repeat titles

E-W’s Alex Rapelje and MP’s Alivia White return to Tacoma nearly two years after their first state-championship victories.

Kyle Nobach. (UW Athletics)

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Ex-MP baseball star Nobach joins UW softball coaching staff

Kyle Nobach devoted most of his life to baseball, but a chance encounter led to his hiring as…

All-Area Offensive Player of the Year Dylan Carson ran for 2,671 yards (eighth in state history) and 46 touchdowns (third in state history) over 13 games this season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Football Player of the Year: Dylan Carson

The Marysville Pilchuck senior flirted with state records with 2,671 rushing yards and a staggering 46 touchdowns.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle, a Marysville Pilchuck graduate. (Andrew Pedersen/Montana State Athletics)

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MP alum Battle happy with transfer to Montana State

After two up-and-seasons at UW, the young guard is beginning to find a rhythm with the Bobcats.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Brayden Rogers, left, and Dylan Carson take comfort after loosing to Bellevue High Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on November 27, 2021. The Tomahawks fell to the Wolverines 27-3 ending their playoff run. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Marysville Pilchuck’s state run ends with loss to Bellevue

The Wolverines hold the high-powered Tomahawks in check and pull away in the second half for a 27-3…

Marysville-Pilchuck running back Dylan Carson creaks away from Yelm defensive back Marius Alone for a touchdown run during Saturday afternoon’s 3A football state quarterfinal game at Yelm High School in Yelm, Washington, on Nov. 20, 2021. Marysville-Pilchuck won the game, 39-21.

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3A state semifinal preview: Marysville Pilchuck vs. Bellevue

It’s déjà vu for the Tomahawks, who face perennial power Bellevue in a rematch of the 2014 semifinals.

Arlington's Gage Price leaps over a Marysville-Pilchuck player during the game on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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MP’s ‘overlooked’ defense has been a dominant unit this season

The Tomahawks’ offense gets much of the attention, but the defense is nearly as good.

Marysville Pilchuck running back Dylan Carson slips through the tackle of Yelm defensive back Kyler Ronquillo during a 3A football state quarterfinal game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Yelm High School. Marysville Pilchuck won the game 39-21. (Tony Overman / The Olympian)

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Marysville Pilchuck steamrolls Yelm into state semifinals

Dylan Carson rushes for 427 yards and five touchdowns as the Tomahawks win 39-21.

Glacier Peak’s Ashton Olson yells while celebrating a touchdown during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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3A state quarterfinal preview: Marysville Pilchuck vs. Yelm

The Tomahawks and their high-powered rushing attack travel to face unbeaten Yelm in the 3A quarters.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson is tackled by Glacier Peak’s Reggie Valmonte during the game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Like a machine’: MP’s rushing attack has been nearly unstoppable

Marysville Pilchuck’s explosive ground attack has left opponents in the dust and lit up the scoreboard.

The Marysville Pilchuck football team beat Garfield 52-21 in a Class 3A first-round state playoff game on Saturday at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

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MP rides dominant ground attack into state quarterfinals

The Tomahawks rush for 538 yards in a 52-21 win over Garfield in the 3A state tournament.

Glacier Peak's Konner Meyer, left, celebrates Glacier Peak's Caden Skibiel's interception and return for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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State football: A preview of local teams’ 1st-round matchups

A look at state openers for Lake Stevens, Glacier Peak, Marysville Pilchuck, Arlington, Stanwood and Granite Falls.