Track and field

Arlington thrower Julia Parra

Arlington thrower Julia Parra

The standout track and field athlete will continue her career at WSU while studying medicine.

Arlington thrower Julia Parra
Snohomish track and field standout Ellie Grant

Snohomish track and field standout Ellie Grant

The talented jumper overcame scoliosis and will study biochemistry at the University of Idaho.

Snohomish track and field standout Ellie Grant
Mariner distance runner James Smith

Mariner distance runner James Smith

The Marauders’ team captain will join the U.S. Marine Corps with the goal of becoming Special Ops.

Mariner distance runner James Smith
Monroe track and field sprinter Jon Yates

Monroe track and field sprinter Jon Yates

The talented sprinter was the first leader of the school’s student voice focus groups.

Monroe track and field sprinter Jon Yates
The Herald’s 2019 Girls Athlete of the Year: Taylor Roe

The Herald’s 2019 Girls Athlete of the Year: Taylor Roe

The Lake Stevens distance runner finished her decorated prep career with 9 individual state titles.

The Herald’s 2019 Girls Athlete of the Year: Taylor Roe
Boys state track: Lake Stevens claims 4x100 relay title
Boys state track: Lake Stevens claims 4x100 relay title
Girls state track: Lake Stevens’ Roe captures 2 more titles

Girls state track: Lake Stevens’ Roe captures 2 more titles

The Vikings star wins the 800 and 3,200 to finish her prep career as a nine-time state champion.

Girls state track: Lake Stevens’ Roe captures 2 more titles
Shorecrest’s Lino captures 3A state shot put championship
Shorecrest’s Lino captures 3A state shot put championship
Tradition of elite Everett shot putters continues

Tradition of elite Everett shot putters continues

Seagulls junior Jayden White placed second in the shot put on Day 1 of the state track & field meet.

Tradition of elite Everett shot putters continues
Glacier Peak junior Aviry Stratton is one of many highly ranked local athletes who are set to compete in this week’s state track and field championships. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State track preview: A look at the area’s highly ranked athletes

A list of every local state qualifier with a top-five time or mark in their classification.

Glacier Peak junior Aviry Stratton is one of many highly ranked local athletes who are set to compete in this week’s state track and field championships. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade junior shakes off injury, wins twice at district track

Cascade junior shakes off injury, wins twice at district track

Katie Nelson hurts her ankle, but goes on to win district titles in both the high jump and the triple jump.

Cascade junior shakes off injury, wins twice at district track
Glacier Peak boys, girls win team titles at Eason Invitational

Glacier Peak boys, girls win team titles at Eason Invitational

The Grizzlies own the day in Snohomish at one of the state’s largest track and field meets.

Glacier Peak boys, girls win team titles at Eason Invitational
Back from ACL injury, Glacier Peak sprinter ‘better than ever’

Back from ACL injury, Glacier Peak sprinter ‘better than ever’

Junior Ethan Willems returned this spring and recently posted the top 400-meter time in the state.

Back from ACL injury, Glacier Peak sprinter ‘better than ever’
Ian Terry / The Herald Kamiak senior wrestler Ally de la Cruz, a multisport athlete, will compete at the state wrestling tournament on Saturday. Photo taken on 02132018

Readers’ Choice 2018 Girls Athlete of the Year: Ally de la Cruz

The Kamiak senior served as the captain of her swimming, wrestling and track and field teams.

Ian Terry / The Herald Kamiak senior wrestler Ally de la Cruz, a multisport athlete, will compete at the state wrestling tournament on Saturday. Photo taken on 02132018
The Herald’s 2018 Girls Athlete of the Year: Kelsey Bassett
The Herald’s 2018 Girls Athlete of the Year: Kelsey Bassett
Boys state track roundup: Jackson’s Arias wins 400 title

Boys state track roundup: Jackson’s Arias wins 400 title

The Colorado football signee outraces the competition for his 1st 4A state track and field crown.

Boys state track roundup: Jackson’s Arias wins 400 title

Friday’s prep postseason results

BASEBALL 4A State Tournament At Gesa Stadium, Pasco Friday’s semifinals Richland 11, Federal Way 0 Skyview 3, Wenatchee 1 Saturday’s 3rd-place game Federal Way vs.… Continue reading

Lakewood’s Jon Cox competes in the 2A shot put to place third Friday afternoon on the second of State Track & Field Championship at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on May 25, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

E-W senior wins title, other locals fare well at state track

The Warriors’ Hannah Hicks wins the 3A girls long jump; number of other local athletes earn top-3 medals.

Lakewood’s Jon Cox competes in the 2A shot put to place third Friday afternoon on the second of State Track & Field Championship at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on May 25, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett’s Ben Howard competes in the shot put Thursday afternoon on the first of State Track Championship at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on May 24, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lakewood high jumper wins state championship

Two Everett athletes come within inches of titles, take second place in their respective events

Everett’s Ben Howard competes in the shot put Thursday afternoon on the first of State Track Championship at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on May 24, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Results from Day 1 of state track & field championships

4A State Championhips At Mount Tahoma H.S. Boys Team scores through Day 1 (leader and local teams): Team scores not available. 1600—1. Daniel Maton (Camas)… Continue reading