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Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli reacts after beating Stanwood in the 3A state quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish girls basketball knocks off Stanwood in OT classic

The Panthers advance to the 3A State semifinals with a 41-36 win on Thursday.

Stanwood senior Ellalee Wortham drives up the court in the Spartans' 60-56 win against Bishop Blanchet in the second round of the 3A Girls State Basketball Tournament at Mount Vernon High School on Feb. 28, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Stanwood girls basketball survives Bishop Blanchet

Lakewood boys fall in OT, Lake Stevens girls win big in Mount Vernon regional on Saturday.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Janie Hanson (1 in white) tries to position herself in front of Stanwood sophomore Addy Schuh in the Warriors' 55-47 win against the Spartans in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway girls mount comeback vs. Stanwood in district semis

The Warriors clinch first state berth since 2019 in 55-47 win against defending champs on Wednesday.

Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli reacts during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish girls basketball wins league title

The Panthers survive a defensive struggle with the Spartans to take the North on Friday night.

Stanwood's Mylee LaComb set the school record for 3-point baskets in a game with 10. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mylee LaComb sets Stanwood record with 10 3s

The senior guard scores 30 as the Spartans dominate Marysville Pilchuck on Monday.

Stanwood's Ellalee Wortham tries to get around Snohomish’s Lizzie Allyn to make a shot during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ellalee Wortham sets Stanwood’s all-time scoring record

The senior guard scores 24 to lead Spartans past Skyline.

Stanwood senior Presley Harris attempts to hold off Jackson junior Mackenzie Pepin (right, wearing black) at the perimeter during the Spartans' 52-44 win against the Timberwolves at Stanwood High School on Dec. 18, 2025. (Herald Staff)

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Stanwood girls basketball hands Jackson first loss

The undefeated Spartans’ strong third quarter leads to 52-44 win on Thursday.

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Stanwood girls basketball escapes with win at Arlington

Eagles’ missed free throws, Wortham’s go-ahead jumper lift Spartans to 37-36 win on Wednesday.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 23-29

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 23-29. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Snohomish’s Danica Avalos celebrates scoring a goal during the game against Stanwood on Oct. 27, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish girls soccer gets back on track before postseason

The Panthers secure 4-0 win vs. Stanwood on Monday after first league loss last week.

Stanwood senior Addison Bowie elevates for a spike during the Spartans' 3-1 win against Snohomish at Stanwood High School on Oct. 21, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Stanwood volleyball remains undefeated in league play

The Spartans hold off Snohomish 3-1 on Tuesday entering final stretch of regular season.

Stanwood’s Michael Eagle holds up the Stilly Cup after beating Arlington on Oct. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Stanwood football reclaims Stilly Cup in wild game against Arlington

The Spartans’ goal-line fumble recovery touchdown with 17 seconds left seals 35-28 win Friday.

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Archbishop Murphy moves into top spot in 2A football polls.

Lake Stevens maintains No. 1 ranking in Class 4A media and coaches state polls.

Avajae Sannicolas learns how to preform CPR during Stanwood High School’s EKG Youth Heart Screening event on Wednesday, October 1, in partnership with the Nick of Time Foundation on Oct. 1, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Heart-screening event honors memory of Stanwood child

The Nick of Time Foundation checked a record-setting number of students’ hearts on Wednesday.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Sept. 21-27

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 21-27. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens ranked third in state volleyball poll

Archbishop Murphy, Granite Falls, Darrington also voted in by coaches.

Snohomish’s Jo Cort takes a shot on goal as she slides to the ground in the goal box during the game against Stanwood on Sept. 25, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Full Cort Shot: Snohomish girls soccer dispatches Stanwood

Junior Jo Cort scores long shot for Panthers to spark 5-0 win against Spartans on Thursday.

Stanwood outside hitter Whitney Longspaugh tips the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Stanwood wins power matchup with Snohomish

Whitney Longspaugh and Harper Neyens lead Spartans past Panthers’ dynamic duo on Wednesday.

Stanwood’s Alex Maldonado throws the ball during the Stilly Cup game against Arlington on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2025 Wesco 3A North football preview: coaches poll, team information

After last year’s realignment, all seven programs return this season, two with new coaches.

Stanwood junior Tanner Requa is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Baseball Pitcher of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Baseball Pitcher of the Year: Tanner Requa

The Stanwood junior had a 0.91 ERA and a school-record 3 complete-game shutouts.