Boys basketball

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua reacts to beating Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep basketball roundup for Thursday, Feb. 20

Lake Stevens girls earn state spot.

 

Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys weather storm, top Shorecrest in District semis

Isaiah Kiehl’s steal in final 20 seconds seals 48-44 win and state berth for Bearcats.

 

Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a layup during the 3A district semifinal game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hiatt’s halftime buzzer-beater rallies Edmonds-Woodway

The Warriors cruises to a 67-37 blowout against Shorewood in the District 1 3A semifinals.

 

Prep basketball roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Lakewood boys stun Lynden, Getchell keeps state hopes alive.

Tulalip Heritage’s JJ Gray makes a layup during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hawks beat ‘brothers from the south’ to earn state bid.

Tulalip Heritage wins Tri-District game, pride against Muckleshoot Tribal School.

Tulalip Heritage’s JJ Gray makes a layup during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep boys basketball roundup for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Arlington, GP punch state tickets.

The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Smathers Jr. takes the ball up the court during a Feb. 7, 2025 home league game against Monroe. (Courtesy of Spencer Janzen)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Smathers Jr. stars in freshman season

The guard averaged 19 points per game for the Tomahawks this season.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Smathers Jr. takes the ball up the court during a Feb. 7, 2025 home league game against Monroe. (Courtesy of Spencer Janzen)
Snohomish’s Kendall Hammer yells in celebration with teammate Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli after she makes a shot and is fouled during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep basketball roundup for Friday, Feb. 14

Snohomish, Stanwood girls cruise into district semis.

Snohomish’s Kendall Hammer yells in celebration with teammate Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli after she makes a shot and is fouled during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Leyton Martin puts three fingers in the air after making a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep basketball roundup for Saturday, Feb. 15

Leyton Martin’s triple-double leads Arlington to district win

Arlington’s Leyton Martin puts three fingers in the air after making a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell junior Bubba Palocol reverses directions while dribbling against Arlington during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep basketball roundup for Thursday, Feb. 13

Marysville Getchell, Lakewood boys each earn district wins

Marysville Getchell junior Bubba Palocol reverses directions while dribbling against Arlington during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh leaps in the air after the basketball during the 3A district loser-out playoff game against Snohomish on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish upsets Mountlake Terrace for first playoff win in 11 years

Bryson Wheat scored 25 in Panthers’ 49-43 win to advance to the District 1 Boys 3A quarterfinals

Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh leaps in the air after the basketball during the 3A district loser-out playoff game against Snohomish on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 12

Terrace, Monroe girls advance in district hoops tournament.

Prep boys basketball roundup for Friday, Feb. 7

Lake Stevens passes Mariner in league standings to take final district slot.

Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Shorewood on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys basketball enters playoffs on high note

The Warriors never let up in 63-43 win vs. Shorewood on Tuesday to secure Wesco South 3A/2A title

Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Shorewood on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Halle Keller drives to the hoop during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep basketball roundup for Monday, Feb. 3

Stanwood, Snohomish, Monroe girls dominate.

Monroe’s Halle Keller drives to the hoop during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a jump shot during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep boys basketball weekend roundup for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1

Cam Hiatt scores 38, E-W wins ‘Rubber Chicken’

Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a jump shot during the game against Shorecrest on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl (22) brings the ball up court against Marysville Getchell senior Mariano Palacol to begin the second half in Monroe's 51-37 win on Jan. 31, 2025 (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Monroe boys basketball clinches 1st Wesco North 3A/2A title since 2011

Chayce Waite-Kellar drops double-double for Bearcats in 51-37 win against Marysville Getchell

Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl (22) brings the ball up court against Marysville Getchell senior Mariano Palacol to begin the second half in Monroe's 51-37 win on Jan. 31, 2025 (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
Marysville Getchell’s Bubba Palacol makes his way to the hoop against Cedarcrest on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep basketball roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 28

Marysville Getchell’s Bubba Palacol breaks school scoring record in a big win.

Marysville Getchell’s Bubba Palacol makes his way to the hoop against Cedarcrest on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Junior Kagarabi and Devan Jones celebrate a foul called on Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth who raises his hands in confusion during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys basketball gets revenge vs. Edmonds-Woodway

The 17-2 Scots spoiled the Warriors’ perfect season and senior night in a 74-52 win.

Shorecrest’s Junior Kagarabi and Devan Jones celebrate a foul called on Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth who raises his hands in confusion during the game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway boys basketball (green) and Shorecrest (white) prepare for tipoff ahead of a league matchup at Shorecrest High School on Jan. 8, 2025. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys win battle of Wesco titans

The 12-0 Warriors leveraged a strong rebounding night to win 53-45.

Edmonds-Woodway boys basketball (green) and Shorecrest (white) prepare for tipoff ahead of a league matchup at Shorecrest High School on Jan. 8, 2025. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)