Volleyball

Stanwood senior Addison Bowie elevates for a spike during the Spartans' 3-1 win against Snohomish at Stanwood High School on Oct. 21, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Stanwood volleyball remains undefeated in league play

The Spartans hold off Snohomish 3-1 on Tuesday entering final stretch of regular season.

Stanwood senior Addison Bowie elevates for a spike during the Spartans' 3-1 win against Snohomish at Stanwood High School on Oct. 21, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Maggie Cavanaugh sets the ball during the game against Monroe on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish tops Monroe in pivotal league clash

The Panthers and Bearcats are both 5-2 in league play after Snohomish wins a 3-1 battle on Thursday.

Snohomish’s Maggie Cavanaugh sets the ball during the game against Monroe on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert tries to tip the ball over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens survives first set loss of season, tops Arlington

The No. 4 Vikings improve to 12-0 overall in a 3-1 win over Arlington on Wednesday night

Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert tries to tip the ball over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood junior setter Addison Bowie (No. 5) and junior middle blocker Presley Harris (No. 9) attempt to block Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles’ hit during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Stanwood outlasts Monroe in battle for league lead

The Spartans win a five-set battle with the Bearcats to move to 6-0 in league play on Tuesday night.

Stanwood junior setter Addison Bowie (No. 5) and junior middle blocker Presley Harris (No. 9) attempt to block Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles’ hit during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Monroe survives Everett in star-studded battle

The Bearcats improve to 9-0 after a five-set road duel with the Seagulls on Thursday night.

Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens tops state volleyball coaches poll

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Archbishop Murphy, Lake Stevens sweep for Wednesday wins

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Kamiak players celebrate after scoring a point against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak players celebrate after scoring a point against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood outside hitter Whitney Longspaugh tips the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Stanwood overcomes deficit in thriller vs. Everett

The Spartans took down the Seagulls in five sets on Tuesday night to move to 4-0 in league play.

Stanwood outside hitter Whitney Longspaugh tips the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy sweeps to improve to 8-0

The Wildcats notch their sixth sweep of the season to take down Shorecrest on Monday night.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy's Ashley Fletcher (left), Emma Morgan-McAuliff (center) and Layla Miller celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats' 3-0 win against Shorewood at Shorewood High School on Oct. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy volleyball dominates Shorewood

The Wildcats remain undefeated with 3-0 win, hand Stormrays first league loss on Thursday.

Archbishop Murphy's Ashley Fletcher (left), Emma Morgan-McAuliff (center) and Layla Miller celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats' 3-0 win against Shorewood at Shorewood High School on Oct. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Arlington’s Emme Shaffer reacts to scoring point during the game against Stanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington leverages strong defense in key league win

The Eagles have five players notch nine or more digs in a Thursday sweep.

Arlington’s Emme Shaffer reacts to scoring point during the game against Stanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Maddie Walker digs the ball during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe volleyball stays perfect with another sweep

Shannara Peebles totals eight aces as the Bearcats move to 7-0 on Wednesday night.

Monroe’s Maddie Walker digs the ball during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball knocks off No. 1 Curtis on Monday.

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Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Darrington volleyball sweeps Crosspoint Christian

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Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Olivia Gonzales blocks a tipped ball from coming over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ offense pushes Vikings to 5-0 start

Olivia Gonzales’ 48-assist game highlights Lake Stevens’ dominant win.

Lake Stevens’ Olivia Gonzales blocks a tipped ball from coming over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood outside hitter Whitney Longspaugh tips the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Stanwood wins power matchup with Snohomish

Whitney Longspaugh and Harper Neyens lead Spartans past Panthers’ dynamic duo on Wednesday.

Stanwood outside hitter Whitney Longspaugh tips the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Monroe stays perfect Tuesday with sweep of Everett

Snohomish’s Heidi Chambers dominates as Snohomish beats Marysville Pilchuck 3-0.

Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)