Monroe High School

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III shows his My Cause My Cleats choice he'll wear on Monday Night Football to support the Monroe-based Big Heart Big Smile Foundation. (Eric J. Adler / New England Patriots)

Former Monroe star supports local foundation with NFL cleats

The memory of a 6-year-old life cut short inspires Efton Chism III’s Monday Night football footwear.

 

Monroe volleyball holds off Snohomish in district quarterfinals

The Bearcats overcome third-set stumble, advance to semifinals with 3-1 win on Tuesday.

 

Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor hugs Shorecrest’s Nemesia Peters after scoring a goal against Monroe during the 3A girls district game on Nov. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest girls soccer cruises past Monroe in loser-out match

The Scots bounce back from district quarterfinals loss to beat Bearcats 4-1 on Tuesday.

 

Shorewood senior Jasmyn Jacobs (right) lunges towards a 50/50 ball against Monroe junior Ella Glynn during the Stormrays' 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) match against the Bearcats in the District 1 3A quarterfinals at Monroe High School on Nov. 1, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Shorewood girls soccer upsets Monroe on penalty kicks

The Stormrays advance past the Bearcats to district semifinals in 1-1 (4-2 PK) match on Saturday.

Shorewood senior Jasmyn Jacobs (right) lunges towards a 50/50 ball against Monroe junior Ella Glynn during the Stormrays' 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) match against the Bearcats in the District 1 3A quarterfinals at Monroe High School on Nov. 1, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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Monroe stays perfect Tuesday with sweep of Everett

Snohomish’s Heidi Chambers dominates as Snohomish beats Marysville Pilchuck 3-0.

Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Shorewood’s Lukas Wanke leaps in the air above Monroe’s Josh Ward to make a catch for a touchdown during the game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood football topples Monroe after losing starting quarterback

Second-string Julien Woodruff steps in to lead the Stormrays to a 42-21 victory.

Shorewood’s Lukas Wanke leaps in the air above Monroe’s Josh Ward to make a catch for a touchdown during the game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Nate Brown yells in celebration after getting a tackle during the game against Cascade on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2025 Wesco 3A South football preview: coaches poll, team information

Monroe aims to fend off favored challenger, earn fifth straight league title.

Mountlake Terrace’s Nate Brown yells in celebration after getting a tackle during the game against Cascade on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe junior Chris Britt (center) takes a snap during a padless practice at Monroe High School on Aug. 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe aims for division ‘five-peat’ despite roster turnover

The Bearcats return just three starters to a team with only nine seniors.

Monroe junior Chris Britt (center) takes a snap during a padless practice at Monroe High School on Aug. 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)

Former Monroe star Efton Chism III earns spot in NFL

A standout career at Eastern Washington leads to chance with the Patriots.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)
Edmonds-Woodway's Alex Plumis wards off Monroe's Cody Duncan during a 3A State second-round game on May 23, 2025 at Mercer Island High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys soccer stuns Monroe with shootout win at State

The No. 11 Warriors won penalties 4-3 after a thrilling 2-2 game.

Edmonds-Woodway's Alex Plumis wards off Monroe's Cody Duncan during a 3A State second-round game on May 23, 2025 at Mercer Island High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
The Shorewood boys soccer team celebrates with their trophy after winning the District 1 3A title on May 17, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Shorewood boys soccer storms to district three-peat

An early penalty lifts the Stormrays to a 1-0 win over Monroe in the title game.

The Shorewood boys soccer team celebrates with their trophy after winning the District 1 3A title on May 17, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Deyton Wheat (22) celebrates his go-ahead, three-run home run with senior Brayden Holscher (11) during the Panthers' 4-2 win against Monroe in a District 1 3A consolation game in Woodinville, Washington on May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Brea Bursch / Snohomish Baseball)

Snohomish, Shorewood earn state baseball tourney berths

Panthers top Monroe 4-2, Stormrays blank Edmonds-Woodway 7-0 in District 1 3A consolation.

Snohomish sophomore Deyton Wheat (22) celebrates his go-ahead, three-run home run with senior Brayden Holscher (11) during the Panthers' 4-2 win against Monroe in a District 1 3A consolation game in Woodinville, Washington on May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Brea Bursch / Snohomish Baseball)
Monroe's Cody Duncan (14) and Connor Dayley (10) prepare for a set piece during a District 1 boys soccer playoff game against Marysville Getchell on May 13, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Monroe boys soccer downs Marysville Getchell, clinches state spot

The Bearcats control possession all game, win district semifinal 3-0.

Monroe's Cody Duncan (14) and Connor Dayley (10) prepare for a set piece during a District 1 boys soccer playoff game against Marysville Getchell on May 13, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway pitcher Lukas Wanke delivers a pitch during a district baseball playoff game against Monroe on May 10, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway downs Monroe in district baseball quarterfinal

The Warriors are a win away from state, Monroe needs two more wins to advance.

Edmonds-Woodway pitcher Lukas Wanke delivers a pitch during a district baseball playoff game against Monroe on May 10, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Addi Anderson yells after getting the final out in the game to beat Monroe on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Anderson powers Stanwood softball to extra innings win against Monroe

The sophomore strikes out 11 and sparks a 10th-inning rally; Stulc hits a 2-run shot in the 4-1 win.

Stanwood’s Addi Anderson yells after getting the final out in the game to beat Monroe on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Caleb Campbell throws a pitch during the game against Everett on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Campbell throws 10 Ks in Monroe baseball’s Senior Night win

The junior allowed just four hits in a 4-0 shutout over the visiting Seagulls.

Monroe’s Caleb Campbell throws a pitch during the game against Everett on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Paul Joplin (left) heads the ball past a jumping Monroe defender in the Panthers' 4-1 loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on April 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys soccer leapfrogs Snohomish in Wesco standings with win

Senior Connor Dayley scored twice in the 4-1 win, with three Bearcat goals coming from corners.

Snohomish junior Paul Joplin (left) heads the ball past a jumping Monroe defender in the Panthers' 4-1 loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on April 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe baseball bounces back with first win of the season

The 2024 Wesco 3A/2A North champs avenged an opener loss with a 10-0 win over Kamiak.

Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)