The Herald’s 2019 All-Area high school softball teams

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The Herald’s 2019 All-Area high school softball teams

A look at the top prep softball players in the area this season.

Jackson’s Iyanla De Jesus celebrates striking out a Lake Stevens batter Saturday night during the 4A State Softball Championships at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane on May 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Jackson wins 2nd straight 4A state softball title

The Timberwolves routed Lake Stevens 16-2 in an all-Wesco state championship game.

3A state softball: Local teams ousted from title contention

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3A state softball: Local teams ousted from title contention

Meadowdale and Snohomish are still alive in the consolation bracket

Refocused Jackson softball aims to repeat as 4A champion

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Refocused Jackson softball aims to repeat as 4A champion

A team meeting earliler this month allowed the T-wolves to reconnect. They haven’t lost since.

State softball preview: A look at the area’s state-bound teams

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State softball preview: A look at the area’s state-bound teams

Capsules for each of the nine local teams playing in this weekend’s state softball tournaments.

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Lake Stevens softball breaks through to reach state

The Vikings beat Bothell 3-0 in a winner-to-state, loser-out bi-district matchup.

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Glacier Peak softball falls in a tight battle with Redmond

The Grizzlies get one more shot at making the state tournament when they face Bothell on Saturday.

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Everett edges Marysville Getchell for state softball berth

The Seagulls hang on to win 3-1 in a winner-to-state, loser-out district tournament game.

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E-W downs MP to reach 3A state softball tournament

The Warriors jump out to a big lead and hang on the beat the Tomahawks 9-6.

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Houghton lifts Meadowdale to 3A district softball crown

The Mavericks pitcher was perfect through five innings in a rain-shortened 5-1 win over Snohomish.

Eastlake softball out-slugs Glacier Peak

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Eastlake softball out-slugs Glacier Peak

The Grizzlies blasted four home runs in an 11-6 bi-district semifinal loss to the Wolves.

Jackson High earns chance to defend 4A state softball crown

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Jackson High earns chance to defend 4A state softball crown

The Timberwolves secured a state berth with a 5-3 bi-district semifinal win over rival Lake Stevens.

Meadowdale gallops back to state softball tournament

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Meadowdale gallops back to state softball tournament

After a rare absence last season, the Mavericks beat Marysville Pilchuck 7-3 to return to 3A state.

Snohomish softball tops Everett for another trip to state

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Snohomish softball tops Everett for another trip to state

The Panthers beat the Seagulls 6-4 and will play in the state tournament for the 6th straight season.

Lakewood softball player travels to Africa for a good cause

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Lakewood softball player travels to Africa for a good cause

Brittani Boortz spent nearly two weeks during the season working with displaced children in Kenya.

(VIDEO) Snohomish softball sprints past Everett

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(VIDEO) Snohomish softball sprints past Everett

Khorrami legs out two RBI triples in the victory to keep Panthers in hunt for league title

Marysville Getchell earns defining win over crosstown rival

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Marysville Getchell earns defining win over crosstown rival

The Chargers’ softball program knocks off Marysville Pilchuck for the first time since 2014.

Jackson gets revenge, hands Glacier Peak first league loss

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Jackson gets revenge, hands Glacier Peak first league loss

Iyanla De Jesus whiffs 16 as the Timberwolves repay an earlier loss to the Grizzlies with a 5-1…

GP softball grabs sole possession of 1st place in Wesco 4A

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GP softball grabs sole possession of 1st place in Wesco 4A

The Grizzlies rallied to beat conference rival Lake Stevens 6-3 in a battle for first place.

Softball season preview: 5 storylines to watch

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Softball season preview: 5 storylines to watch

Defending state champ Jackson looks to repeat, the new-look Wesco 3A/2A appears wide-open, and more.