Stanwood's Olivia Rueckert, left to right, Mallory Duffy and Mischa Kessler celebrate a point against Arlington Thursday evening during the 3A District volleyball playoffs at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on November 11, 2021.            
(Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stanwood volleyball tops Arlington again, clinches state berth

In another 5-set thriller between the rivals, the Spartans prevail in a tense district semifinal.

Eastside Catholic's Samuel Burroughs sacks Stanwood's Michael Mascotti forcing a fumble with Eastside Catholic's Nehemiah Faleulu Friday night during the 3A playoff game at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on November 12, 2021.  Eastside Catholic led 28-6 at the half.          
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Stanwood’s run comes to end with loss to Eastside Catholic

The Spartans earned an unexpected berth into state, but the magic ends with a 41-6 loss to the…

Glacier Peak's Konner Meyer, left, celebrates Glacier Peak's Caden Skibiel's interception and return for a touchdown Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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State football: A preview of local teams’ 1st-round matchups

A look at state openers for Lake Stevens, Glacier Peak, Marysville Pilchuck, Arlington, Stanwood and Granite Falls.

Stanwood running back Ryder Bumgarner turns the corner after evading a tackle attempt by Lincoln’s Drake Cranberry during the first quarter of a 3A winner-to-state playoff game at the Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma on Nov. 5, 2021. (Pete Caster / The News Tribune)

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Stanwood football aims to ‘shock the state’ again

The Spartans pulled off a massive upset over Lincoln to reach state and face No. 2 Eastside Catholic…

Stanwood's Baylor Hezel, left to right, Olivia Rueckert and Grace Henken celebrate a point against Arlington Thursday night at Stanwood High School on October 21, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stanwood defeats rival Arlington in 5-set volleyball thriller

The Spartans win the back-and-forth match 3-2 and take the inside track on the Wesco 3A/2A league title.

The boys elite division is off the races Saturday afternoon during the annual Hole in the Wall cross country meet at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Shorecrest junior wins gold division at Hole in the Wall

Teams from all over the West Coast descend on Lakewood H.S. for the annual cross country extravaganza.

Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza rushes for the goal line a touchdown Friday night at Monroe High School on October 1, 2021.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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5 takeaways from Week 5 of prep football in Snohomish County

E-W stayed alive in the Wesco 3A South title race, MP made another massive statement, and more.

Arlington's Trent Nobach scrambles against Stanwood Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arlington tops Stanwood for 12th straight Stilly Cup win

The Eagles pull away in the second half and earn a 27-6 victory in the annual rivalry game.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Kaden Mallang, left, and Kaleb Potts, right, celebrate Dylan Carson’s touchdown during the game on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Wesco 3A North high school football preview

The coaches poll, favorites, contenders, 3 things to know, players to watch and games to watch.

Lake Steven's Trayce Hanks makes a catch for a touchdown during the Cougars Championship Passing Tournament at Lakewood High School on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lakewood hosts annual 7-on-7 football tournament

Some of the top schools in the region came out for the event, which included the popular lineman…

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Zach Ward, head coach of the Stanwood Spartans, runs through the defense for their regional playoff game Wednesday afternoon in Stanwood, Washington on February 24, 2012.

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Stanwood boys hoops coach steps down after success-filled run

Zach Ward guided the Spartans to eight state tournament appearances in his 14 seasons as head coach.

Lake Stevens' Jackson Balmer wrestles Stanwood's Preston Ing Thursday night at Stanwood High in Stanwood on May 20, 2021. Lake Stevens won the match against Stanwood 48-33.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lake Stevens tops Stanwood in prime wrestling match

The Vikings beat the Spartans 48-33 in a battle of two of the area’s top programs.

Stanwood's Kaitlin Larson gathers a rebound with Lynnwood's Abby Douglas tangled Saturday afternoon at Jackson High School in Mill Creek on February 24, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Former Stanwood standout captures NAIA hoops title

Kaitlin Larson helps lead the Westmont College women to a national championship.

Monroe's Krista Norton lifts the ball over Stanwood's Lili Jones as the two teams met in a volleyball game on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Stanwood tops Monroe in Wesco volleyball action

The Spartans earn a 3-1 win via scores of 25-23, 22-25, 25-23 and 25-9.

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Community sports roundup: Chisman to junior golf nationals

The Stanwood freshman shot 7-under overall to win the Seattle Regional Qualifier and advance.

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Community sports roundup: Locals fare well at state amateur

Snohomish grad Ethan Casto places 9th at the Washington Men’s Amateur; two locals join SPU track.

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Community sports roundup: GP alum earns NWAC hoops honors

Bobby Martin didn’t make it a clean sweep of Northwest Athletic Conference men’s basketball honors, but it was…

Shorecrest boys top Stanwood to clinch state berth

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Shorecrest boys top Stanwood to clinch state berth

The Scots win 68-58 for their 10th straight victory and a spot in the 3A regionals.

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Spartans top rival Arlington in final game at Stanwood gym

Stanwood avenges an earlier loss to the Eagles with a 63-61 win in the Northwest District Tournament.

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Arlington, Lake Stevens boys hoops pull off overtime upsets

Arlington hit a last-second 3 to hand Stanwood its first league loss and Lake Stevens stunned Mariner.