Stanwood High School

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner and teammates yell in celebration after winning the Stilly Cup for the first time in 13 years on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood rolls past Arlington, wins 1st Stilly Cup since 2009

Ryder Bumgarner runs for 246 yards and the unbeaten Spartans defeat their archrival for the 1st time in 13 years.

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner and teammates yell in celebration after winning the Stilly Cup for the first time in 13 years on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Michael Mascotti tries a deep ball against Lakewood on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood steamrolls Lakewood in season opener

The Spartans score on their first six drives on the way to a 42-0 victory.

Stanwood’s Michael Mascotti tries a deep ball against Lakewood on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner runs the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Coming off milestone season, upstart Stanwood in exciting new position

The senior-laden Spartans aim to tackle more milestones after reaching the state playoffs for the first time in 25 years.

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner runs the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer grabs onto Auburn Mountainview's Joeray Kilgore jersey during the game against Auburn Mountainview on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer grabs onto Auburn Mountainview's Joeray Kilgore jersey during the game against Auburn Mountainview on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood’s Jace Hampson yells in celebration after winning the district semifinal game against Meadowdale to send them to state at Funko Field on May 10 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood’s Jace Hampson yells in celebration after winning the district semifinal game against Meadowdale to send them to state at Funko Field on May 10 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood’s Leyon Camantigue stops a ground ball hit past second base during the district semifinal game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Brackets released for state high school baseball tournaments

Lynnwood, Edmonds-Woodway, Stanwood, Mountlake Terrace and Archbishop Murphy are headed to their respective state tourneys.

Lynnwood’s Leyon Camantigue stops a ground ball hit past second base during the district semifinal game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Mason Goodson looks down to home plate while pitching against Meadowdale Saturday, May 14, 2022, during a 3A district matchup at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood baseball reaches state for just 3rd time in history

The Spartans beat Meadowdale 6-4 to clinch their first state berth since 1998.

Stanwood’s Mason Goodson looks down to home plate while pitching against Meadowdale Saturday, May 14, 2022, during a 3A district matchup at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Jordin Lee puts his body behind a throw to home against Archbishop Murphy Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood tops Murphy to clinch first league title since 1998

The red-hot Spartans close the regular season with 6 straight wins and a milestone achievement.

Stanwood’s Jordin Lee puts his body behind a throw to home against Archbishop Murphy Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett attempts over Arlington defense Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

February Athlete of the Month: Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett

The 6-foot-4 junior was a force on offense and defense for a Spartans team that reached the final day of the Hardwood Classic.

Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett attempts over Arlington defense Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Arlington’s Riley Ryan, left, and Reagan Ryan with their father Patrick Ryan, Stanwood’s head coach Monday afternoon at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on April 11, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

For one local family, softball game includes friendly rivalry

Patrick Ryan is Stanwood’s coach while daughters Riley and Reagan play for Arlington.

Arlington’s Riley Ryan, left, and Reagan Ryan with their father Patrick Ryan, Stanwood’s head coach Monday afternoon at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on April 11, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The 2022 All-Area girls basketball team, back row from left, Monroe’s Adria Lincoln, Stanwood’s Vivienne Barrett, Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin, and front row from left, Arlington’s Keira Marsh, Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas and Arlington’s Jenna Villa are pictured Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The 2022 All-Area girls basketball team, back row from left, Monroe’s Adria Lincoln, Stanwood’s Vivienne Barrett, Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin, and front row from left, Arlington’s Keira Marsh, Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas and Arlington’s Jenna Villa are pictured Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett tries to back down a defender against Mead Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood girls fade in 4th in loss to top-ranked Mead

The Spartans give the No. 1-seed Panthers a stiff battle, but lose 52-33 in the 3A girls state quarterfinals.

Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett tries to back down a defender against Mead Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a 3A matchup at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood's bench the action of the floor against Auburn Wednesday evening in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. The Spartans advance with their 53-39- victory over the Trojans. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Stanwood girls overcome choppy start, beat Auburn to advance

The Spartans pull away in the second half to win 53-39 and will face No. 1 Mead in the 3A quarterfinals on Thursday.

Stanwood's bench the action of the floor against Auburn Wednesday evening in Tacoma, Washington on March 2, 2022. The Spartans advance with their 53-39- victory over the Trojans. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas takes the ball across the half court line against Eastlake Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas takes the ball across the half court line against Eastlake Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin drives the baseline with Mountlake Terrace’s Cameron Dunn defending Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin drives the baseline with Mountlake Terrace’s Cameron Dunn defending Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Shorecrest’s Newton Pepple celebrates their win over Stanwood Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

Shorecrest boys rally past Stanwood, clinch state berth

The Scots overcome a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Stanwood 59-56.

Shorecrest’s Newton Pepple celebrates their win over Stanwood Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Arlington's Jenna Villa and Keira Marsh celebrate in the closing second of play Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game against Stanwood at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

Arlington girls race past rival Stanwood for district title

The Eagles beat the Spartans 52-39, but both teams will advance to the state tournament.

Arlington's Jenna Villa and Keira Marsh celebrate in the closing second of play Saturday evening at during the 3A District 1 Title game against Stanwood at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Ferndale’s Jazen Guillory drives through the paint and goes for a layup against Stanwood Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood boys fall to surging Ferndale in district semis

The Spartans lose 72-65 to the Golden Eagles, who clinch their first state berth since 1996.

Ferndale’s Jazen Guillory drives through the paint and goes for a layup against Stanwood Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)