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Former Lynnwood softball star homers, helps Alabama reach WCWS

Maddie Morgan blasts a 2-run homer to help Alabama advance to the Women’s College World Series.

Six teams in Wesco finished with at least 10 wins in the abbreviated 2021 high school softball season. (Herald file)

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Prep softball recap: Plenty of memories made

A look back at the highlights and top teams from the five-week high school softball season.

Kamiak's Sam Porter makes a catch Friday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on April 30, 2021. The Knights won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Kamiak blanks Lakewood in key Wesco matchup

The Knights edge the Cougars 2-0 in a battle of two of the top teams in the league.

Marysville Pilchuck's Riley Perrine leaps as Jackson's Macie Dean crosses home plate for a run as undefeated Jackson beat Marysville Pilchuck 6-0 in a fastpitch game on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Mill Creek, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Jackson softball blanks MP in battle of unbeatens

Freshman Yanina Sherwood strikes out 15 as the Timberwolves top the Tomahawks 6-0.

Jackson's Helena Ah-Loe is high-fived after a home run against Everett Thursday afternoon at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on April 8, 2021. Jackson dominated Everett, 15-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Jackson scores nine in the first, thumps Everett

The Timberwolves moved to 2-0 on the season behind a big day at the plate.

The University of Washington���s Amy-Eloise Neale (middle) competes in the women���s 5,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 9 in Eugene, Oregon. Neale, who starred in high school at Glacier Peak, placed fifth in the event to earn All-American honors. (University of Washington photo)

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Community roundup: 2 former local prep runners accomplish major feats

Amy-Eloise Markovc won gold in Europe, Taylor Roe placed 2nd at the NCAA championships, and more.

Mountlake Terrace softball player Jamie Bingaman

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Mountlake Terrace softball player Jamie Bingaman

The standout catcher for the Hawks will continue her playing career at Cal Lutheran.

Archbishop Murphy softball player Brooke Jordan

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Archbishop Murphy softball player Brooke Jordan

The prolific Wildcats slugger will continue her playing career at Seattle University.

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.

Lake Stevens softball player Kiley Hubby

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Lake Stevens softball player Kiley Hubby

The two-time state-champion wrestler will play college softball and join the ROTC at North Georgia.

‘It’s gut-wrenching’: Jackson softball team denied shot at 3-peat

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‘It’s gut-wrenching’: Jackson softball team denied shot at 3-peat

The T-wolves’ shot to win three straight state titles was taken away due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mill Creek ousted in semifinals of LL softball regionals

The all-stars representing Washington fall to Hawaii 4-0.

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Mill Creek stays alive at LL softball regionals

The Washington team scored 3 runs in its final at-bat to beat Southern California.

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Mill Creek falls to Hawaii at LL softball regionals

The representatives from Washington will need to win Wednesday to stay alive.

11 area players named to all-state softball teams

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11 area players named to all-state softball teams

Jackson’s de Jesus named 4A Player of the Year; ‘Wolves Peacocke is the 4A Coach of the Year

Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett to get $4.65M renovation

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Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett to get $4.65M renovation

The improvements could help attract more youth baseball and softball tournaments, or even national events.

Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Port Angeles’ Kiana Watson-Charles pitches against North Kitsap.

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POLL RESULTS: No need for softball pitch limits

Nearly two-thirds of voters say limiting a pitcher’s use in softball is unnecessary.

POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?

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POLL: Should softball have pitch limits?

Unlike baseball, there are no pitch limits in softball, allowing pitchers to throw multiple games a day.

Jackson two-way star senior Iyanla de Jesus was named the state’s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year after leading the Timberwolves to a second consecutive state title. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep notebook: Jackson star named Gatorade softball state POY

Iyanla de Jesus is Gatorade’s state player of the year after leading her team to back-to-back state titles.

2019 Softball Player of the Year: Iyanla de Jesus

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2019 Softball Player of the Year: Iyanla de Jesus

The Jackson senior star is the top player in the area for the second consecutive season.