Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Local 2A, 1A and independent preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Archbishop Murphy and Lakewood look to make waves in the ultra-tough Northwest Conference.

Stanwood’s Mason Goodson looks down to home plate while pitching against Meadowdale Saturday, May 14, 2022, during a 3A district matchup at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stanwood baseball reaches state for just 3rd time in history

The Spartans beat Meadowdale 6-4 to clinch their first state berth since 1998.

Lynnwood’s Jace Hampson yells in celebration after winning the district semifinal game against Meadowdale to send them to state at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood baseball edges Meadowdale, clinches state berth with tense win

The Royals escape numerous jams and punch their ticket to state with a 3-2 win over the Mavericks…

Meadowdale’s Broderick Bluhm finishes off a complete game shutout against Lynnwood Friday, April 29, 2022, at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Meadowdale shuts out Lynnwood as teams split league crown

Broderick Bluhm tosses a 2-hitter and the Mavs beat Lynnwood 5-0 for a shared Wesco 3A/2A South title.

Shorecrest’s Amado Toyo yells as he crosses the finish line to win the 300 Meter Hurdles during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Eason Invitational returns in style with a ‘tremendous day’

Shorecrest’s Amado Toyo and Meadowdale’s Tresley Love win titles at the 1st Eason Invite since 2019.

Everett’s Alana Washington attempts an underhand layup with Meadowdale’s McKenna Kuecker trailing Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

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Washington sisters lift Everett past Meadowdale into state

Mae and Alana Washington combine to score 32 points in the Seagulls’ 51-31 winner-to-state, loser-out win.

New Mexico women's soccer player Jadyn Edwards, a Jackson High School graduate. (University of New Mexico photo)

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Community roundup: Edwards lifts UNM into NCAA tourney again

Jadyn Edwards scores the golden goal in OT for the second straight year to lead the Lobos to…

Kamiak's Cade Weatherbie and Meadowdale's River Stewart fall while fighting for the ball during the game on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Mukilteo, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Kamiak shuts out Meadowdale in boys soccer

Westin Joyner and Junior Phomnath combine for the clean sheet in the Knights’ 3-0 win.

County Hall of Fame Class of 2020: 72-73 Meadowdale football

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County Hall of Fame Class of 2020: 72-73 Meadowdale football

The then-Chiefs finished with a perfect 10-0 record and outscored opponents 248-66.

Prep notebook: Kamiak hires new boys wrestling coach

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Prep notebook: Kamiak hires new boys wrestling coach

Plus, a Meadowdale junior gets picked for the WIAA LEAP Committee.

Meadowdale softball player Kate Houghton

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Meadowdale softball player Kate Houghton

The standout pitcher will play college softball at Central Connecticut State University.

Community sports roundup: Honors pour in for local athletes

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Community sports roundup: Honors pour in for local athletes

Monroe High School alum Kaitlin Dickinson win’s SPU’s prestigious John Glancy Award.

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)

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Broadcaster leads 2020 class in county sports hall of fame

Tom Lafferty has been a fixture on the local sports scene for 35 years. He’s one of eight…

Meadowdale baseball team reacts to lengthy season delay

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Meadowdale baseball team reacts to lengthy season delay

The senior-laden Mavericks with state aspirations are disappointed, but keeping a positive outlook.

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Meadowdale girls stifle Snohomish, earn state regional berth

The Mavericks stampeded to a 27-7 lead at half on their way to a 2nd straight trip to…

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Getchell boys earns 1st-ever state regional berth

Malakhi Knight scored 9 of his 22 points in the 4th quarter to lead the Chargers past Meadowdale.

Suffocating defense lifts Snohomish girls over Meadowdale

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Suffocating defense lifts Snohomish girls over Meadowdale

The Panthers earn a 57-39 win in the opening game of the 3A Northwest District Tournament.

Meadowdale alum back in pro football with XFL’s Dragons

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Meadowdale alum back in pro football with XFL’s Dragons

Tight end Connor Hamlett gets another shot after stints in the NFL and the failed AAF.

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Vote for The Herald’s Athlete of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 2

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will…

Shorecrest girls get revenge, dismantle Meadowdale

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Shorecrest girls get revenge, dismantle Meadowdale

After getting upset by the Mavericks in a playoff game last season, the Scots roll to a 59-29…