Sultan High School

Sultan boys basketball coach Nate Trichler talks to his team during a timeout on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. Trichler is stepping down after 24 years coaching the Turks. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan boys basketball coach Nate Trichler steps down

Trichler served 24 seasons as head coach, helping to transform the Turks into 2A and 1A contenders.

 

Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sultan denied KingCo membership, still searching for new league

The high school is moving up to Class 2A in the fall, but hasn’t found a conference to play in.

 

Jackson players celebrate during a boys game between Jackson and Puyallup at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Jackson won, 55-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State basketball: Capsules for all local boys teams at Hardwood Classics

A glance at the six area teams competing at this week’s state tournaments.

 

Toby Trichler, right, yells during a team cheer before the start of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan boys overcome hurdles to break 15-year state drought

A flooded gym and rotating lineup haven’t stopped the Turks from reaching their goal.

Toby Trichler, right, yells during a team cheer before the start of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Toby Trichler, left, and brother Eli Trichler, right, high five after a blocked shot during the game against King's on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan, Getchell twins turn sibling rivalries into unbreakable bonds

Sultan’s Trichler brothers and Marysville Getchell’s Palacol brothers are among several area twins playing prominent roles for their high school teams.

Toby Trichler, left, and brother Eli Trichler, right, high five after a blocked shot during the game against King's on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls senior James Porter braces for a hit after making a catch against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Locals named to All-Emerald Sound Conference teams

Student-athletes honored from Granite Falls, King’s and Sultan.

Granite Falls senior James Porter braces for a hit after making a catch against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, 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)
Wendy Asper (4), left, and Taylor Cushing (3), right, reach for the ball during a girls basketball practice at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The Turks made the state playoffs for the first time in program history. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

For Sultan girls basketball, making state ‘just the start’

The Turks reached state for the first time in history, and with a talented group of sophomores the future has never looked brighter.

Wendy Asper (4), left, and Taylor Cushing (3), right, reach for the ball during a girls basketball practice at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The Turks made the state playoffs for the first time in program history. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sultan holds on in wild finish, beats rival Granite Falls

The Turks win the Black and Blue Bowl trophy for the first time since 2017.

Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / 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)

Local 2A, 1A and independent preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Archbishop Murphy and Lakewood look to make waves in the ultra-tough Northwest Conference.

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 Herald’s 2021-22 All-Area girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area from the 2021-22 season.

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)

Northwest 2A, Emerald Sound high school football preview

The coaches polls, favorites, contenders, 3 things to know, players to watch and games to watch.

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)

All-North Sound Conference basketball teams

First- and second-team selections for the league’s boys and girls.

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

Returning state runner-ups, such as MP’s Cayden White, are using last year’s defeats as motivation.

State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption

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