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Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys tennis dominates district tournament

Ben Lee, Ashton Bergman and Andy Stark win singles, doubles titles.

 

Cascade’s Marcell Alexander strips the ball from Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson during the game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Football is back!

Cascade defeated Mountlake Terrace 20-13 to kick off the first football Friday this fall.

 

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson completes a short pass against Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

2024 Wesco 4A football preview: coaches poll and team information

Lake Stevens looks to fend off newcomer Arlington and win third straight state title.

 

Syracuse Chiefs Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of Steven Souza Sr.)

Cascade’s Steven Souza Jr. joins the Syracuse Chiefs’ Wall of Fame

The Everett native was inducted for his contributions to the former Washington Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate team.

Syracuse Chiefs Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of Steven Souza Sr.)
Cleveland’s Grady Sizemore legs out one of his 2006 MLB-best 53 doubles in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. (Chris Lee / St. Louis Cardinals / MCT)

Coe: Sizemore will need every ounce of greatness in Chicago

From intern to manager in two years, Cascade grad Grady Sizemore looks avoid worst MLB season ever.

Cleveland’s Grady Sizemore legs out one of his 2006 MLB-best 53 doubles in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. (Chris Lee / St. Louis Cardinals / MCT)
Cascade High School graduate Grady Sizemore was named the interim manager of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. (Chuck Crow / The Plain Dealer)

Cascade’s Grady Sizemore named interim manager of White Sox

The local legend takes over a Chicago team in the midst of a historically-bad season.

Cascade High School graduate Grady Sizemore was named the interim manager of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. (Chuck Crow / The Plain Dealer)
Everett School District Athlete of the Year award winners Evan Hart (left) and Yanina Sherwood (right). (Photo courtesy of the Everett School District)

Four athletes honored by Everett School District

Jackson’s Sherwood and Albright, Everett’s Hartt and Cascade’s Kopra receive scholarships.

Everett School District Athlete of the Year award winners Evan Hart (left) and Yanina Sherwood (right). (Photo courtesy of the Everett School District)
Snohomish players move their teamname up the bracket after a 3A softball game between Snohomish and Seattle Prep at the regional athletic complex in Lacey, Washington on Friday, May 24, 2024. Snohomish won, 8-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish softball advances to state semifinals

Abby Edwards’ pitching, Camryn Sage’s hitting lifts Snohomish to an 8-0 quarterfinal win over Seattle Prep.

Snohomish players move their teamname up the bracket after a 3A softball game between Snohomish and Seattle Prep at the regional athletic complex in Lacey, Washington on Friday, May 24, 2024. Snohomish won, 8-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cascade’s Mia Walker, right, cries and hugs teammate Allison Gehrig after beating Gig Harbor on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seniors Wilson, Tripp power Cascade softball past Gig Harbor

The pair combined for three homers as the Bruins won the Class 3A state softball opening-round game.

Cascade’s Mia Walker, right, cries and hugs teammate Allison Gehrig after beating Gig Harbor on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Abby Edwards pitches during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal game against Monroe on Tuesday at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett. Edwards pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts as the top-seeded Panthers won 5-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Snohomish softball rallies to return to district title game

Camryn Sage’s walk-off single lifts the Panthers to a 5-4 victory over Monroe.

Snohomish sophomore Abby Edwards pitches during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal game against Monroe on Tuesday at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett. Edwards pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts as the top-seeded Panthers won 5-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Arlington’s Peyton Aanstad pitches to Marysville Getchell’s Parker Johnson in the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Friday at Phil Johnson Fields in Everett. The Chargers won the loser-out game 7-2 (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)

Emme Witter powers Marysville Getchell past Arlington

The Chargers are one of four teams that stayed alive at the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament.

Arlington’s Peyton Aanstad pitches to Marysville Getchell’s Parker Johnson in the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Friday at Phil Johnson Fields in Everett. The Chargers won the loser-out game 7-2 (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Shorewood and Cascade players all jump for a set piece during a boys soccer match on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorewood shuts out Cascade 4-0 in boys soccer

Nikola Genadiev’s deliveries help tally another league win for the Stormrays.

Shorewood and Cascade players all jump for a set piece during a boys soccer match on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett freshman Anna Luscher hits a two-run single in the first inning of the Seagulls’ 13-7 victory over the Cascade Bruins on Friday at Lincoln Field. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Everett breaks out the bats to beat crosstown rival Cascade

The Seagulls pound out 17 hits in a 13-7 softball victory over the Bruins.

Everett freshman Anna Luscher hits a two-run single in the first inning of the Seagulls’ 13-7 victory over the Cascade Bruins on Friday at Lincoln Field. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Monroe golfer named state player of the year

Plus, Mariner grad earns preseason men’s basketball honors, Lynnwood native joins new NFL team, and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Pabail Sidhu, Cascade High School graduate, is the statistican for the Golden State Warriors. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Cascade grad Sidhu promoted by NBA’s Golden State Warriors

The team’s analytics guru is now vice president of basketball analytics and innovation.

Pabail Sidhu, Cascade High School graduate, is the statistican for the Golden State Warriors. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free and runs the ball down the center of the field during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cascade downs rival Everett in Battle of Broadway

Senior Zach Lopez runs for 205 yards and three touchdowns in the Bruins’ 28-14 victory.

Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free and runs the ball down the center of the field during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 1987 Cascade boys soccer team poses for a photo in front of the Space Needle in Seattle. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)

County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: 1987 Cascade boys soccer

The 1987 Cascade boys soccer team won the AAA title and kicked off a run of five straight appearances in the state title game.

The 1987 Cascade boys soccer team poses for a photo in front of the Space Needle in Seattle. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

How an Everett icon helped change U.S. soccer forever

Cascade alum Chris Henderson, Inter Miami’s chief soccer officer and sporting director, played a part in bringing megastar Lionel Messi to the U.S.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Everett Public Schools Athlete of The Year Abby Surowiec poses for a photo at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 Girls High School Athlete of the Year: Abby Surowiec

The 11-time varsity letter winner at Cascade was a team captain in softball and basketball, and a leader on the soccer pitch.

Everett Public Schools Athlete of The Year Abby Surowiec poses for a photo at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)

Community roundup: Beard wins 2nd hammer throw national title

Plus, the Galloway Shootout at Evergreen Speedway takes place Saturday, the PBA finals are coming to Arlington and much more.

Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)