Shorewood High School

Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Grant Harley slips the last defender on his way to the end zone on a long touchdown run against Cascade on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Shorewood holds off Cascade, advances to crossovers

The Stormrays stop a two-point try with no time left to win 23-22 and will face Arlington for a spot in the Week 10 playoffs.

Shorewood’s Grant Harley slips the last defender on his way to the end zone on a long touchdown run against Cascade on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Esmerelda Fogg sends a ball away while being pressured against Shorewood on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest draws with Shorewood, clinches Wesco 3A/2A soccer title

Taylor Christensen nets a 2nd-half equalizer and the Scots earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw to secure the league crown.

Shorecrest’s Esmerelda Fogg sends a ball away while being pressured against Shorewood on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe’s Aidan Gamble turns upfield after a short reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Post-Week 7 prep football takeaways from across Snohomish County

Unbeaten Monroe survived a scare, Shorewood stunned Snohomish, and it’s been a tough year for 2 local teams in the brutal NWC.

Monroe’s Aidan Gamble turns upfield after a short reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish's Kaden Alexander gathers a loose ball from a punt Friday night at Monroe High School on October 22, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Kaden Alexander gathers a loose ball from a punt Friday night at Monroe High School on October 22, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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)
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)
Glacier Peak’s Katherine Streissgut competes in the pole vault during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Katherine Streissgut competes in the pole vault during Eason Invitational track and field meet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Diego Perez-Diaz, left, and Tanner Summers celebrate their win over Shorewood Saturday afternoon at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on May 14, 2022.  The Bearcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Monroe boys clinch first state soccer berth since 2002

The Bearcats defeat Shorewood 2-0 in a winner-to-state, loser-out 3A District 1 Tournament match.

Monroe’s Diego Perez-Diaz, left, and Tanner Summers celebrate their win over Shorewood Saturday afternoon at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on May 14, 2022.  The Bearcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Riley O'Brien throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Shorewood alum O’Brien called up by M’s in series of roster moves

The 27-year-old posted a 1-1 record with a 1.59 ERA in five relief appearances for Triple-A Tacoma.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Riley O'Brien throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Members of Cascade team rally in the dug out against Shorewood Monday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on April 25, 2022. The Bruins won 6-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cascade softball earns key win, continues breakthrough season

The upstart Bruins beat Shorewood 6-2 and stamp themselves as bona fide Wesco 3A/2A title contenders.

Members of Cascade team rally in the dug out against Shorewood Monday afternoon at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on April 25, 2022. The Bruins won 6-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell works against a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Shorewood alum Snell expects to be ready to start season

The ex-Cy Young winner hit his stride after a trade to San Diego, but suffered an injury in his final start.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell works against a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The start of the 400 yard freestyle relay Tuesday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on September 21, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The start of the 400 yard freestyle relay Tuesday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on September 21, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The annual Battle of Broadway between Everett High and Cascade High at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night on March 19, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cascade, Everett look foward to ‘competitive’ football seasons

The Bruins and Seagulls are among three Wesco teams playing independent schedules this fall.

The annual Battle of Broadway between Everett High and Cascade High at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night on March 19, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Shorewood running back Robert Banks runs the ball during football practice on Sept. 19, 2018 in Shoreline, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood hires new head football coach

Rob Petschl returns for his second stint as the Thunderbirds’ leader.

Shorewood running back Robert Banks runs the ball during football practice on Sept. 19, 2018 in Shoreline, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates the end of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rays trade Shorewood alum Snell to Padres in blockbuster

The former Cy Young Award winner joins a young San Deigo team loaded with talent.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates the end of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates after striking out the side during the fourth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Could the Mariners be interested in trading for Blake Snell?

Reports suggest the Rays would be willing to listen to offers for the Shorewood High School alum.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates after striking out the side during the fourth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes

Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes

By Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times The great asset a writer possesses that a broadcaster does not is the delete key. There are countless… Continue reading

Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes
Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’

Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’

The Rays pitcher says he won’t play this season if it means a reduction in salary as MLB has proposed.

Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’
3A state swim & dive: Shorewood diver captures state crown

3A state swim & dive: Shorewood diver captures state crown

After a heartbreaking runner-up finish last year, Isaac Poole gains redemption with a state title.

3A state swim & dive: Shorewood diver captures state crown