Stanwood High School

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)

Hardwood Classic preview: A look at the girls state tourneys

Lake Stevens, Arlington, Snohomish, Stanwood and Murphy are headed to their respective state tournaments.

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 )

Basketball state regionals: Matchup previews for local girls teams

Seven local high school girls basketball teams play in the state regional round Friday or Saturday.

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)

Stanwood girls knock off Snohomish to earn 3A state berth

Vivienne Berrett poured in 27 points and the Spartans advanced to the 3A District 1 title game.

Stanwood's Kaeden McGlothin yells after stealing the ball from Mountlake Terrace's Adison Mattix to seal the win for Stanwood on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood pulls out ‘gritty’ win over Mountlake Terrace

The Spartans answered every Mountlake Terrace push in a tense fourth quarter for a 63-62 victory.

Stanwood's Kaeden McGlothin yells after stealing the ball from Mountlake Terrace's Adison Mattix to seal the win for Stanwood on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest's Parker Baumann gathers a loose dribble with Stanwood's John Floyd defending Thursday evening at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington on January 13, 2022. The Highlanders won 88-68. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys race past Stanwood in key league clash

Devon Nehring has a career night as the Scots improve to 10-1 with an 88-68 win over the Spartans.

Shorecrest's Parker Baumann gathers a loose dribble with Stanwood's John Floyd defending Thursday evening at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington on January 13, 2022. The Highlanders won 88-68. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's Sophie Willis, left, and Stanwood's Vivienne Berrett look for a rebound at Arlington High School Saturday evening in Arlington, Washington on January 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Arlington girls pull away to beat Stanwood in rivalry showdown

Jenna Villa kickstarts a late 10-0 run, leading the Eagles to a 57-47 victory in a key league clash.

Arlington's Sophie Willis, left, and Stanwood's Vivienne Berrett look for a rebound at Arlington High School Saturday evening in Arlington, Washington on January 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's David Forslof, left, faces on with Stanwood's Lane Ovenell in the 132lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Stanwood wrestlers retain ‘Battle of the Bull’

The Spartans top rival Arlington 50-21 to capture the annual rivalry trophy for the seventh straight time.

Arlington's David Forslof, left, faces on with Stanwood's Lane Ovenell in the 132lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Torey Watkins pulls up for a basket Friday evening at Glacier Peak in Snohomish on December 8, 2021. The Grizzles won 66-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Glacier Peak boys down Stanwood in non-league battle

Bobby Siebers leads a balanced Grizzlies scoring attack with 17 points in a 66-54 win over the Spartans.

Glacier Peak's Torey Watkins pulls up for a basket Friday evening at Glacier Peak in Snohomish on December 8, 2021. The Grizzles won 66-54. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
North Carolina's Mason Phillips (top), a Stanwood High School alum, claimed the 149-pound championship at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club Open held Nov. 14 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Blake Clifton/UNC Athletics)

Community roundup: Stanwood grad wins title at Wolfpack Open

Plus, volleyball standouts earn all-conference nods, a former area girls hoops star helps end a long losing skid and more.

North Carolina's Mason Phillips (top), a Stanwood High School alum, claimed the 149-pound championship at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club Open held Nov. 14 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Blake Clifton/UNC Athletics)
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. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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 powerhouse Crusaders.

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. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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)

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.

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)
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)

Stanwood volleyball tops Arlington again, clinches state berth

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

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)
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)

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 on Friday.

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)