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Arlington’s Emme Shaffer reacts to scoring point during the game against Stanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Arlington beats Stanwood in rivalry matchup

The Eagles earn a 3-1 win over the Spartans in the volleyball edition of the Stilly Cup.

Arlington’s Emme Shaffer reacts to scoring point during the game against Stanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet (21) and Braxton Leiu-Sopi (62) celebrate during a football game between Marysville Pilchuck and Stanwood at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Marysville Pilchuck takes the win, 36-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

MP rolls past Stanwood in Wesco 3A North opener

Luke Shoemaker and Kenai Sinaphet account for five TDs, and the Tomahawk defense delivers a dominant effort in a 36-7 win.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet (21) and Braxton Leiu-Sopi (62) celebrate during a football game between Marysville Pilchuck and Stanwood at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Marysville Pilchuck takes the win, 36-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood's Silas Turpin runs the ball during drills at practice on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New group hopes to keep rising Stanwood a force

After the exodus of many key seniors, the Spartans sport a strong junior class with hopes of a third straight state berth.

Stanwood's Silas Turpin runs the ball during drills at practice on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner yells in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 Boys High School Athlete of the Year: Ryder Bumgarner

The UW-bound Stanwood star and team leader dominated on the football field and also earned a third-place medal at state wrestling.

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner yells in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State softball preview: Local teams poised to make waves

A capsule look at all eight local teams that will be playing in state tournament games, six of which are top-1o seeds.

Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood pitches during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Stanwood tops Marysville Getchell, earns state softball berth

The 12th-seeded Spartans’ surprising run through the district tournament ends with a 12-1 win and first state appearance since 2010.

Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Camryn Sage takes a hack while batting against Stanwood during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish secures 8th consecutive state berth with wins at districts

The Panthers pull away for wins over Everett and Stanwood to reach the Class 3A District 1 title game.

Snohomish’s Camryn Sage takes a hack while batting against Stanwood during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe overcomes early hole, beats Stanwood for 3A state berth

The Bearcats score six unanswered runs and work out of two bases-loaded jams in a 6-2 win.

Monroe players begin to celebrate a victory over Stanwood in a winner-to-state consolation game on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Pictured from left, Aniya Hooker of Lynnwood, Adria Lincoln of Monroe, Vivienne Berrett of Stanwood, Jenna Villa of Arlington, Gia Powell of Meadowdale and Bella Hasan of Kamiak are the girls 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 All-Area girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area from the 2022-23 season.

Pictured from left, Aniya Hooker of Lynnwood, Adria Lincoln of Monroe, Vivienne Berrett of Stanwood, Jenna Villa of Arlington, Gia Powell of Meadowdale and Bella Hasan of Kamiak are the girls 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Stanwood High School girls basketball team poses with their fourth-place trophy after beating Lincoln (Tacoma), 52-45, in the Class 3A Hardwood Classic on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Stanwood High School)

Stanwood girls top Lincoln, earn program-best 4th-place trophy

Vivienne Berrett scores a game-high 24 points and the Spartans pull away in the fourth quarter for the win.

The Stanwood High School girls basketball team poses with their fourth-place trophy after beating Lincoln (Tacoma), 52-45, in the Class 3A Hardwood Classic on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Stanwood High School)
Stanwood’s Ellalee Wortham drives to the hoop during the 3A quarterfinal game against Mead on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood girls bounced in 3A quarterfinals by Mead

The Spartans can’t overcome a 17-4 Panthers run in the third quarter of a 62-54 loss.

Stanwood’s Ellalee Wortham drives to the hoop during the 3A quarterfinal game against Mead on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood players cheer during a 3A girls game in the Hardwood Classic between Lynnwood and Stanwood at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Stanwood won, 74-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Hot-shooting Stanwood girls sink Lynnwood, advance to 3A quarterfinals

The Spartans connect on 11 3-pointers and hold on for a 74-69 win.

Stanwood players cheer during a 3A girls game in the Hardwood Classic between Lynnwood and Stanwood at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Stanwood won, 74-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Local pair honored by USATF Pacific NW

Plus, a Mariner graduate is named the GNAC Freshman of the Year in men’s basketball and much more.

Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)
Arlignton players yell in celebration of becoming the 3A District 1 champions on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Villa powers Arlington girls past Stanwood for district title

The WSU-bound star scores 18 of her 26 points in the first quarter and the Eagles hold back several Spartans runs to win 63-57.

Arlignton players yell in celebration of becoming the 3A District 1 champions on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood boys aim to make school history at Mat Classic

The talented Spartans have one goal in mind this weekend in Tacoma — chase down the school’s first team state title in any sport.

Stanwood wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford blows past a defender on her way to the basket in a win over Snohomish on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood girls top Snohomish, book return trip to state

The Spartans ride their superior length to a 47-34 win in the semifinals of the 3A District 1 girls basketball tournament.

Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford blows past a defender on her way to the basket in a win over Snohomish on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Samara Morrow looks to cut to the basket against Stanwood on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arlington girls rally past rival Stanwood in key league showdown

Standout senior Jenna Villa pours in 29 points and the Eagles ride a third-quarter surge to victory.

Arlington’s Samara Morrow looks to cut to the basket against Stanwood on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
126 Arlington’s Beau Gudde and Stanwood’s Bryan Roodzant during the match on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood outlasts Arlington to secure Wesco 3A North title

The Spartans prevail over the rival Eagles 45-28 in one of the most highly anticipated Wesco duals of the season.

126 Arlington’s Beau Gudde and Stanwood’s Bryan Roodzant during the match on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford spins away from a defender before shooting the ball against Snohomish on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood girls top Snohomish in Wesco 3A/2A play

Vivienne Berrett scores 28 points and the Spartans ride a big second quarter to victory.

Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford spins away from a defender before shooting the ball against Snohomish on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cascade’s Aidan Kopra and Stanwood’s Gary Grisham wrestle for a loose ball during a game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Big 4th quarter lifts Stanwood boys over Cascade

The Spartans outscore the Bruins 33-18 in the final quarter to rally for a 64-54 win.

Cascade’s Aidan Kopra and Stanwood’s Gary Grisham wrestle for a loose ball during a game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)