Track and field

Kimberly Beard of King's prepares to release a throw during the Washington Hammer State Championships at The Evergreen State College in Olympia on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

King’s Kimberly Beard wins state hammer throw title

Kimberly Beard of King’s High School dominated the girls division…

 

Simon VanderWel of King's throws the shot put during the May 29-31, 2025 Class 1A state track and field meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

King’s wins boys and girls state high school track titles

King’s High School brought home two state titles on Saturday,…

 

Runners pass by the stands at Mt. Tahoma high school in the 3A girls 3200 meter final on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood’s Enriquez claims girls 3A pole vault crown

The senior is the lone 3A girls athlete from the area to win a title.

 

Kamiak’s Miller Warme yells as he crosses the finish line in the 4A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kamiak’s Warme, Arlington’s Scott take third in 4A Track

The Knights hurdler and Eagles thrower were two of seven area athletes to reach podium.

Kamiak’s Miller Warme yells as he crosses the finish line in the 4A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Jaden Marlow looks to his left as he crosses the finish line in the 3A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood’s Marlow earns two top-four places at state track

The junior takes fourth in the 110 hurdles and third in the pole vault.

Shorewood’s Jaden Marlow looks to his left as he crosses the finish line in the 3A Boys 110 Hurdles final on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest senior Jackson Sketchley winds up for his third attempt, where he set the winning mark of 194 feet-eight inches, in the 3A Boys Javelin Throw at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Shorecrest’s Sketchley wins 3A Boys Javelin at state

The senior is the lone 3A boys athlete from the area to win a title.

Shorecrest senior Jackson Sketchley winds up for his third attempt, where he set the winning mark of 194 feet-eight inches, in the 3A Boys Javelin Throw at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on May 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Keira Isabelle Tupua winds up to throw the discus at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Keira Isabelle Tupua overcomes family turmoil at track & field state

The Lake Stevens junior places top four in two events while missing her biggest supporter.

Lake Stevens junior Keira Isabelle Tupua winds up to throw the discus at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)

Turning the Page: Lake Stevens track coach set to retire

Jeff Page to close out 47-year coaching career with Vikings after state championships.

Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)

Snohomish boys and girls win 3A district track titles

Kamiak boys second, Lake Stevens girls third at 4A bi-district meet.

Weekend prep track and field roundup for May 15-17

Weekend prep track & field roundup for May 15-17: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.)… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Otto Nicholson takes a shot on goal during the game against Jackson on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Weekend prep roundup for May 2-3

GP soccer knocks off league champs.

Glacier Peak’s Otto Nicholson takes a shot on goal during the game against Jackson on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep track & field roundup for Thursday, May 1

Everett sweeps a three-team meet.

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Edmonds-Woodway sweeps boys and girls dual meets.

Prep track & field roundup for Thursday, April 17

Marysville Getchell sweeps three-team meet.

Prep track roundup for Thursday, March 27

Kamiak’s Noah Haller dominates discus.

Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku (2) pitches during a 4A softball game between Kamiak and Jackson at Kamiak High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 19

Kamiak, Lynnwood softball earn blowout wins.

Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku (2) pitches during a 4A softball game between Kamiak and Jackson at Kamiak High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Kimberly Beard of King’s H.S. stands out at college events.

The Mukilteo resident looks for a strong finish at nationals this week.

Kimberly Beard, a Mukilteo resident who attends King's High School, prepares to release a throw during the 20-pound weight competition at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard wins throwing event

The King’s High School junior won the 20-pound weight throw at a George Fox indoor meet.

Kimberly Beard, a Mukilteo resident who attends King's High School, prepares to release a throw during the 20-pound weight competition at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Kimberly Beard, the top-ranked high school hammer thrower in the country, prepares to release during a track and field event. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard ranked as best prep hammer thrower

The King’s High School junior’s mark of 186 feet, 6 inches topped all competitors in U.S.

Kimberly Beard, the top-ranked high school hammer thrower in the country, prepares to release during a track and field event. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Donna Beard, 60, during the hammer throw competition at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on Aug. 3, 2024. Beard competed in the Masters women throws pentathlon division and won by more than 1,300 points, setting a new U.S and world record and earning personal bests in the hammer throw, shot put and weight throw. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beard)

Like daughter, like mother: Beard family throwing the distance in track and field

Mukilteo’s Donna Beard set a new record at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in British Columbia earlier this month.

Donna Beard, 60, during the hammer throw competition at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on Aug. 3, 2024. Beard competed in the Masters women throws pentathlon division and won by more than 1,300 points, setting a new U.S and world record and earning personal bests in the hammer throw, shot put and weight throw. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beard)