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The Herald’s 2018 all-area girls basketball teams
The Herald’s 2018 all-area girls basketball teams

Community roundup: EvCC’s Jackson named North Region’s MVP

Everett Community College’s Gio Jackson had a season for the ages, and last week his efforts were recognized as he was named the Northwest Athletic… Continue reading

Kaitlin Larson (left) is comforted by Ashley Alter after loosing to Garfield for the semifinals of the 3A Hardwood Classic Friday night at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma on March 2, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Stanwood girls battle, fall to Garfield in 3A semifinals

The Spartans run out of steam late and lose 46-40 and will face West Seattle in the 3rd/5th place game.

Kaitlin Larson (left) is comforted by Ashley Alter after loosing to Garfield for the semifinals of the 3A Hardwood Classic Friday night at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma on March 2, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)
Stanwood celebrates their win over Lincoln to advance to the semifinals in the WIAA state basketball tournament Wednesday at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma on March 1, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Stanwood girls upset Lincoln, earn first-ever trip to state semis

The Spartans knock off the top-seeded Abes 49-39 and will face No. 3 Garfield in the semifinals.

Stanwood celebrates their win over Lincoln to advance to the semifinals in the WIAA state basketball tournament Wednesday at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma on March 1, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Community roundup: EvCC basketball teams enjoy eventful week

It’s been a big week for the Everett Community College men’s basketball team. The Trojans sit atop the Northwest Athletic Conference rankings, have the reigning… Continue reading

Stanwood girls advance to quarterfinal with win over Prairie

Stanwood girls advance to quarterfinal with win over Prairie

Undersized No. 10 Spartans dominate on the glass and knock off the No. 7 Falcons 49-45.

Stanwood girls advance to quarterfinal with win over Prairie
Stanwood boys eliminated from 3A Hardwood Classic

Stanwood boys eliminated from 3A Hardwood Classic

The 11th-seeded Spartans fall to sixth-seeded Eastside Catholic 63-37

Stanwood boys eliminated from 3A Hardwood Classic

Prep athletes of the week for 2/19-2/24

Boys basketball Bobby Martin, Glacier Peak Martin, a senior, scored 25 points in the Grizzlies’ 50-49 win over Skyline on Saturday in a 4A state… Continue reading

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)

Stanwood girls oust Lynnwood to reach Hardwood Classic

The Spartans win 80-60 and advance to play in the Tacoma Dome for the second straight season.

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)
Spartans seeking ‘redemption,’ return trip to Tacoma Dome

Spartans seeking ‘redemption,’ return trip to Tacoma Dome

A year after losing its two state tournament games, Stanwood is eager to return to the Tacoma Dome.

Spartans seeking ‘redemption,’ return trip to Tacoma Dome

Stanwood boys basketball relying on post production

The play of Stanwood boys basketball players Matt Vail and Mitch Jones has been key to the Spartans’ success this season. As the team’s two… Continue reading

The Herald’s Athletes of the Week for Feb. 11-17

THE HERALD’S PREP ATHLETES OF THE WEEK FOR FEB. 11-17 Mason Phillips, Stanwood, Boys Wrestling Phillips, a senior, won his third state championship Saturday, placing… Continue reading

Stanwood alum Martinka pursuing hoops dream at Colorado

With a goal of playing at the D-I level, Martinka turned down smaller schools to walk on with the Buffaloes.

Five things to know about Stanwood swimmer Sam Grant
Five things to know about Stanwood swimmer Sam Grant
Stanwood girls beat Snohomish 60-50 to clinch state berth

Stanwood girls beat Snohomish 60-50 to clinch state berth

The Spartans will face Shorecrest for the 3A District 1 Tournament title on Saturday.

Stanwood girls beat Snohomish 60-50 to clinch state berth
Arlington’s Georgia Arnold (left) and Stanwood’s Kaitlin Larson chase down a loose ball Friday night at Stanwood High School in Stanwood on February 9, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)
Arlington’s Georgia Arnold (left) and Stanwood’s Kaitlin Larson chase down a loose ball Friday night at Stanwood High School in Stanwood on February 9, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Monday’s prep stars of the night

Ryder Kavanagh, G, Lake Stevens Kavanagh, a senior, scored a gamehigh 29 points as the Vikings fought past Mount Vernon 57-48 in a Wesco 4A… Continue reading