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Arlington’s Trevor Latta wrestles Monroe’s Brian Zebley Jr. Saturday evening during the 3A Regional 1 boys wrestling tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on February 12, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mat Classic preview: Top local wrestlers, teams to watch

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys and girls state wrestling tournaments.

Sultan senior Grace Trichler looks to create space from a defender during practice Feb. 3 at Sultan High School in Sultan. Trichler was named the Emerald Sound Conference Coho Division Player of the Year. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Winter 2021-22 All-Emerald Sound Conference teams

Athletes honored in boys and girls basketball and boys and girls wrestling.

North Thurston’s Bruce Price attempts to fend off Stanwood’s Mason Ferguson Saturday evening during the 3A Regional 1 boys wrestling tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on February 12, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stanwood takes 2nd, sends 10 boys to state at regional wrestling

A trio of Spartans win individual titles and a pair of Arlington wrestlers take home top spots at…

Stanwood's Mason Ferguson is lifted off the mat by Arlington's Trevor Latta in the 182lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A preview of Saturday’s regional wrestling tournaments

Local wrestlers, teams and weight classes to watch as grapplers vie for Mat Classic berths.

Lake Stevens’ Kael Anderson pins Jackson’s Jonah Justice to win during the 4A sub-regional wrestling meet at Henry M. Jackson High School on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Wesco 4A sub-regional boys wrestling

Powerhouse Lake Stevens rolls to the team title as the path to the state tournament begins.

Lake Stevens' Tyler Fouts lifts Glacier Peak's Gil Mossburg during wrestling on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Top local wrestlers to watch heading into the postseason

The high school wrestling postseason begins with this weekend’s sub-regional tournaments.

The Shorecrest bench reacts to a missed shot in the final seconds of regular time to send the game against Arlington to overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 in Arlington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Wave of cancellations wreaking havoc on winter prep sports

‘It’s just been so hard’: Canceled games and program shutdowns have been commonplace for local teams.

Lake Stevens' Tyler Fouts lifts Glacier Peak's Gil Mossburg during wrestling on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lake Stevens edges GP in boys wrestling showdown

The Vikings beat the Grizzlies 42-31 in a matchup of two of the best 4A teams in the…

Arlington's David Forslof, left, faces on with Stanwood's Lane Ovenell in the 132lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Stanwood wrestlers retain ‘Battle of the Bull’

The Spartans top rival Arlington 50-21 to capture the annual rivalry trophy for the seventh straight time.

Wrestlers compete in the 2020 Mat Classic state tournament. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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State sets new COVID testing requirements for prep sports

All athletes in high-contact indoor sports must get tested at least 3 times per week, the DOH said.

Trying to get the upper hand, Edmonds-Woodway's Ethan Nguyen, left, battles North Central's Steven Zaragoza. Hguyen lost 11-2 in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Prep wrestling tournaments linked to dozens of COVID cases

Nine school districts in Washington have been linked to 33 cases from Snohomish County.

Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep notebook: Jackson baseball star picked for All-American game

Also, 2 local high school wrestlers place at the USA Wrestling nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Alivia White is all smiles as her arm is raised after ;inning Connell's Rosa Saucedo-Ramirez in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Local high schoolers set to compete at USA Wrestling nationals

MP’s Alivia White highlights the 18 locals who are slated to take on the nation’s best in Fargo,…

Lake Stevens' Mikaela Miller looks at the clock as she pins Glacier Peak's Lillian Germer at a girls' wrestling scramble held outside at Marysville Pilchuck High on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Marysville, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Local girls wrestlers take season finale outdoors

The scramble at Marysville Pilchuck is believed to be the first outdoor wrestling event at the school.

Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Cascade hosts Kamiak in outdoor wrestling meet

Kamiak wins the unique event 43-42 on forfeit criteria.

Lake Stevens' Jackson Balmer wrestles Stanwood's Preston Ing Thursday night at Stanwood High in Stanwood on May 20, 2021. Lake Stevens won the match against Stanwood 48-33. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Lake Stevens tops Stanwood in prime wrestling match

The Vikings beat the Spartans 48-33 in a battle of two of the area’s top programs.

Prep notebook: Kamiak hires new boys wrestling coach

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Prep notebook: Kamiak hires new boys wrestling coach

Plus, a Meadowdale junior gets picked for the WIAA LEAP Committee.

Prep notebook: Winter coaches at Murphy, Kamiak step down

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Prep notebook: Winter coaches at Murphy, Kamiak step down

Archbishop Murphy’s boys basketball coach and three head coaches at Kamiak won’t be back next season.

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

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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.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title

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Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title

The standout sophomore captures the state crown at 138 pounds at Mat Classic.