Sultan High School

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / 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)
Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Rising Sultan girls eye 1st state berth in program history

After a massive breakthrough last spring, the Lady Turks have taken another step forward this season.

Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Lakewood Cougars defeated the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 32-21 at Lakewood High Friday night in Arlington on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Lakewood Cougars defeated the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 32-21 at Lakewood High Friday night in Arlington on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

All-Emerald Sound Conference selections from local schools

Student-athletes and coaches from Granite Falls and Sultan who earned all-league honors.

Eastside Prep's Bohan Shakes (left) and Sultan's Kobe Koehler reach for a loose ball Thursday evening at Eastside Prep in Kirkland on June 17, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Friday night lights finally back on

Granite Falls beats rival Sultan in OT in the area’s first prep football game in more than 15 months.

Granite Falls' Kaleb Roberts rushes with Sultan's Kaden Harwick closing Friday night in Sultan on February 26, 2021 (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Sultan High soccer striker Diego Hernandez on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Sultan, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Sultan boys soccer player Diego Hernandez

The senior forward plans to get a fire science degree and become a firefighter.

Sultan High soccer striker Diego Hernandez on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Sultan, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)
High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life

High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life

Tyler Deason’s cancer diagnosis upended his goal of competing at the state wrestling tournament.

High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life
State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger

The Emerald Sound Conference will consist of up to 14 teams and feature tiered divisions in some sports.

North Sound Conferece, Emerald City League announce merger
Granite Falls shuts out Sultan in Black and Blue Bowl

Granite Falls shuts out Sultan in Black and Blue Bowl

The Tigers’ defense comes through with a dominant performance in a 45-0 rivalry win over the Turks.

Granite Falls shuts out Sultan in Black and Blue Bowl
Gallery: Sultan High School prep football practice

Gallery: Sultan High School prep football practice

The Turks continue fall practice in preparation for their season opener on Sept. 6.

Gallery: Sultan High School prep football practice
Podcast: UW signee Battle talks MP hoops, state regionals

Podcast: UW signee Battle talks MP hoops, state regionals

Sultan wrestler Tyler Deason joins to discuss his runner-up finish at Mat Classic XXXI.

Podcast: UW signee Battle talks MP hoops, state regionals
Sultan tops Granite Falls for conference wrestling crown

Sultan tops Granite Falls for conference wrestling crown

The Turks earn their seventh consecutive league title with a 48-24 win over the upstart Tigers.

Sultan tops Granite Falls for conference wrestling crown