Archbishop Murphy High School

Jevin Madison carries for Archbishop Murhpy on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Ferndale, Wash. The Wildcats will face Tumwater in the 2A semi-finals next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Zen Hill)

Archbishop Murphy edges Lynden, moves on to 2A state football semis

The Wildcats will play at No. 1 Tumwater Saturday

 

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson runs onto the field with his teammates before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 area teams hit the road for state football quarterfinals

Arlington, Lake Stevens, Archbishop Murphy all vie for a trip to Husky Stadium.

 

Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas (72) lines up in Seattle’s 20-17 win over San Francisco at Levi’s Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Abraham Lucas looks strong in return to Seahawks

The former Archbishop Murphy star plays 42 snaps after missing nearly a year with injury.

 

Local high school divers win state championships

Glacier Peak’s Addison Farman and Archbishop Murphy’s Samantha Mandeville claim titles.

6 Local volleyball teams ranked state poll.

Lake, Archbishop Murphy and Darrington are all fifth in their respective classifications.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eagles move up to No. 6 in final football poll after big win

Glacier Peak checks in at eighth heading into this weekend’s playoffs.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / 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. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens moves up to No. 6 in state volleyball rankings

GP, Archbishop Murphy, King’s, Darrington also make the top 10.

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. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).

Abe Lucas likely to return to Seahawks practice soon

The Archbishop Murphy and WSU grad and Seahawks starting tackle has been out with injury.

Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).

Glacier Peak moves into volleyball rankings Top 10

Lake Stevens, Edmonds-Woodway among teams coaches ranked in poll.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington, Lake Stevens ranked 5-6 in this week’s 4A AP poll

Monroe (3A) and Archbishop Murphy (2A) remain in Top 5.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Members of the Archbishop Murphy volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point 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 volleyball hands Edmonds-Woodway first loss

The unranked Wildcats defeat the No. 10 Warriors 3-1.

Members of the Archbishop Murphy volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point 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)

Monroe, Arlington move up in AP Top 10 Football Poll

Lake Stevens and Glacier Peak also remain ranked by Washington sports writers.

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. Curtis won in three straight sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association posts Week 3 rankings

Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, King’s and Darrington ranked in the top 10.

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. Curtis won in three straight sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington, Glacier Peak football move into AP Top 10

Monroe and Archbishop Murphy both ranked in poll of Washington sports writers.

Four area high school football teams ranked in AP Top 10

Five other local schools receive votes in poll of state sports reporters.

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. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Week 1 Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association rankings

Lake Stevens, Lynnwood and Darrington ranked in the top 10.

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. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy leaps in the air to head the ball during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy soccer tops Shorecrest 1-0

The Wildcats remain undefeated, Scots suffer second league loss.

Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy leaps in the air to head the ball during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football spoils Lakewood’s season opener 48-24

Wildcats junior running back Marcus Gaffney highlighted the night with four touchdowns.

Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
While practicing fielding and throwing, Megan Dedrick, then 16 years old, runs down and snags a fly ball sharply hit by her dad, Jim Dedrick, at Lincoln Field in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

‘It’s my time to give back’: Megan Dedrick becomes Archbishop Murphy’s new softball coach

The Everett alumna played at the prep and college levels and will lead the Wildcats next spring.

While practicing fielding and throwing, Megan Dedrick, then 16 years old, runs down and snags a fly ball sharply hit by her dad, Jim Dedrick, at Lincoln Field in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior Cole Balen poses for a photo after winning the Class 2A boys singles title at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle on May 25, 2024. Balen never dropped a set in any of his four matches and was the only Snohomish County competitor to win first place this season. (Photo courtesy Kathy Kenny)

Baseline-hitting Balen: Murphy’s first state tennis champion

After placing seventh in doubles last year, Balen claimed the singles title without dropping a set.

Archbishop Murphy senior Cole Balen poses for a photo after winning the Class 2A boys singles title at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle on May 25, 2024. Balen never dropped a set in any of his four matches and was the only Snohomish County competitor to win first place this season. (Photo courtesy Kathy Kenny)