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Stanwood’s Rubi Lopez cheers after getting a base hit during the 3A District 1 championship game against Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Wesco all-league softball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer.

Jackson senior and UW commit Allie Thomsen is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Softball Hitter of the Year: Allie Thomsen

The Jackson senior had a .544 batting average and 1.600 OPS while striking out just once.

Snohomish junior Abby Edwards delivers a pitch during the Panthers' 3-2 loss to Liberty in the 3A State Softball semifinals in Lacey, Washington on May 24, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Snohomish softball falls in the 3A state semifinal

The Panthers miss out on third straight championship appearance with 3-2 loss to Liberty.

Stanwood sophomore Olivia Dahl strikes out to end the game, a 5-4 loss to Garfield in the 3A State Softball quarterfinals in Lacey, Washington on May 23, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Stanwood softball shocked in 3A state quarterfinal

The top-seed Spartans fall 5-4 to No. 8 Garfield after allowing three runs in the sixth.

The Jackson High School softball team celebrates after defeating Skyline in the first round of the Class 4A state tournament at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Wash. on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Peacocke / Jackson H.S. Athletics)

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State prep softball roundup for May 23-24

Jackson softball reaches state semis for sixth straight year

Stanwood sophomore Addi Anderson (second from right) and the Stanwood infielders -- sophomore Jemma Lopez, senior Rubi Lopez, junior Taylor Almanza and senior Reagan Ryan -- gather in the circle between at-bats during the Spartans' 3-0 win against Roosevelt in the 3A State Softball Round of 16 in Lacey, Washington on May 23, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Stanwood softball reaches first state quarterfinal since 2010

Addi Anderson notches 13 strikeouts in 3-0 win against Roosevelt.

The Jackson High School softball team celebrates after defeating Skyline in the first round of the Class 4A state tournament at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Wash. on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Peacocke / Jackson H.S. Athletics)

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Prep softball roundup for Friday, May 23

Jackson, Lake Stevens among first-round winners at state.

Jackson’s Matea Lopez and Allie Thomsen leap in the air and high five during the 4A District 1 game against Lake Stevens on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Weekend prep softball roundup for May 16-17

Jackson takes third in bi-district tournament.

Stanwood players cheer as pitcher Addi Anderson lifts the 3A District 1 Championship trophy in the air after beating Sedro-Woolley for the title on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Stanwood softball ekes out District 1 3A title

The Spartans defeat top seed Sedro-Woolley 2-1 in 10 innings thanks to Addi Anderson’s gem.

Snohomish’s Abby Edwards yells after beating Edmonds-Woodway in the 3A District 1 consolation game on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish softball punches state tournament ticket

The Panthers stay hot after slow start to season with 12-2 win against Edmonds-Woodway.

Monroe’s Hadley Oylear fields the ball during the game against Stanwood on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Thursday, May 15

Monroe, Snohomish and Edmonds-Woodway clinch state spots.

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Nielsen runs across home plate during the game against Issaquah on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, May 14

Grizzlies roar back to earn state softball bid.

Stanwood’s Addi Anderson pitches during the game against Monroe on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Tuesday, May 13

Addi Anderson leads Stanwood to state.

Glacier Peak’s Emma Hirshorn throws a pitch during the game against Issaquah on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GP softball drops district quarterfinal game to Issaquah

The Grizzlies will need to win two straight games to reach state after an 8-7 loss.

Jackson’s Elena Eigner high fives her teammate after scoring during the game on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep roundup for Monday, May 12

Jackson softball earns ninth straight state trip.

Jackson’s Kiana Holden bunts the ball during the 4A district championship against Kamiak on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, May 7

Jackson homers four times to close the regular season.

Glacier Peak’s Emma Hirshorn catches a throw to get Snohomish’s Shelby Gilbert out at first during the game on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep softball roundup for Tuesday, May 6

Glacier Peak closes out league play as champs.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Ella Campbell dives to make a catch during the game against Archbishop Murphy on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway, Archbishop Murphy softball prepare for districts

The Warriors beat the Wildcats 11-6 on Monday to lock up the Wesco South 3A/2A title.

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Prep softball roundup for Monday, May 5

Stanwood’s Addi Anderson throws 1-hit shutout against Everett.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Ella Campbell winds up to deliver a pitch against Archbishop Murphy in the Warriors' 9-2 win in Edmonds, Washington on April 16, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Weekend prep softball roundup for May 2-3

E-W’s Ella Campbell shuts out Shorewood.