Mary Clarke swims in the 100 Yard Freestyle during the 3A Girls State Swim & Dive Championship on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Federal Way, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Pair of local sophomores win titles at state swim and dive

Snohomish’s Mary Clarke wins the 3A 50 freestyle and Kamiak’s Claire Smith takes the 4A butterfly crown.

Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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3 takeaways from Week 9 of prep football in Snohomish County

Lake Stevens finds a way, Monroe is peaking, and Granite Falls is state-bound for the 2nd time ever.

Monroe High School senior quarterback Evan Leggett gets teased by coaches Shane Zey (left) and Scott Darrow (right) at a recent practice. With help from the football program and community, Leggett and his family have persevered after losing their house to a fire in June. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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A fire took his family’s home, but Monroe QB has persevered

Evan Leggett and his family lost their home to a fire. But “I’ve still got what I love,”…

Monroe's Iseah Canizales attempts a reception over Snohomish's Joshua Vandergriend Friday night at Monroe High School on October 22, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Monroe tops Snohomish in OT for share of Wesco 3A South title

The Bearcats stop a 2-point attempt in OT and earn a share of the league crown with a…

Edmonds-Woodway's George Quintans, left to right, Major Gradwohl and  John Morales celebrates an interception Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway outlasts Monroe in key Wesco 3A South clash

Aaron Barraza runs for 4 TDs — including a pair of long 4th-quarter scores — in the Warriors’…

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

A pivotal Wesco 3A North showdown between Marysville Pilchuck and Ferndale highlights the Week 5 slate.

Archbishop Murphy's Taylor Campbell celebrates her header goal off a corner kick from Jordyn Latta, left, Thursday night at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett on September 23, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Murphy blanks Monroe in early Wesco 2A/3A battle

The Wildcats win 5-0 and improve to 7-0 on the season while handing the Bearcats their first defeat.

The Monroe football team defense runs through drills during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Monroe, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Monroe eyes elusive league title after move to Wesco 3A South

The Bearcats finished runner-up to Lake Stevens in Wesco 4A four times from 2014-19.

Washington State sophomore Suzy Pace, a Mariner High School graduate, competes in the high jump at the NCAA West Preliminary Championship held on May 26-29, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Russell James)

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Community roundup: Local duo headed to NCAA track nationals

WSU’s Suzy Pace and UW’s Jayden White both qualified at the NCAA West Preliminary Championship.

Monroe's Sam Olson blocks Snohomish's Josh Vandergriend shot Tuesday night at Monroe High School on May 11, 2021. The Tigers won 36-35. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Monroe boys edge Snohomish as winter sports begin

The Bearcats rally in the final period to beat the Panthers 36-35 in the opening game of the…

Glacier Peak's Matthew King competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the 4A NW District Swim Meet Saturday afternoon at Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish on February 15, 2020. The  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community sports roundup: Former GP swimmer excels at NCAAs

Plus, a GP alum earned Pac-12 volleyball honors, a Kamiak alum placed at the ice dancing worlds, and…

Monroe's Krista Norton lifts the ball over Stanwood's Lili Jones as the two teams met in a volleyball game on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Stanwood tops Monroe in Wesco volleyball action

The Spartans earn a 3-1 win via scores of 25-23, 22-25, 25-23 and 25-9.

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)

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GALLERY: Lake Stevens dominates rival Monroe

The powerful Vikings roll to a 40-0 win in the 81st meeting of the two schools.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Travis Snider singles against the Texas Rangers during a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Community sports roundup: Ex-Jackson star Snider joins Braves

Plus, a former Monroe QB is excelling at Whitworth, the Silvertips sign a former T-bird, and more.

Teegan Lowe, 18, a senior at Monroe High School, is one of the best alpine ski racers in the Northwest. (Contributed photo) 2019

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Community sports roundup: Skiing standout earns scholarship

Monroe High School grad Teegan Lowe is a member of the Saint Michael’s College women’s skiing team.

Cameron Underwood (right) looks to the basket during practice Monday evening at Everett Community College in Everett on March 2, 2020.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community sports roundup: NWAC delays play until March

In addition, all NWAC championships have been canceled and play will be restricted to regions.

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.

Former Monroe football player spreads message of peace

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Former Monroe football player spreads message of peace

After witnessing chaotic protests in Seattle, Isaiah Cole organized a peaceful march to denounce racism.

Monroe track and field sprinter Jon Yates

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Monroe track and field sprinter Jon Yates

The talented sprinter was the first leader of the school’s student voice focus groups.

Monroe hires new head football coach

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Monroe hires new head football coach

Longtime Bearcats assistant Scott Darrow takes over as head coach for the departed Michael Bumpus.