Darrington High School

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 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)
Cascade's Ashlyee Bloch attempts to tag out Snohomish's Camryn Sage Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade's Ashlyee Bloch attempts to tag out Snohomish's Camryn Sage Thursday evening at Phil Johnson Ball Field in Everett, Washington on May 19, 2022. The Bruins defeated the Panthers 14-7 to claim the NW District 1 3A Championship title. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Darrington baseball player Brevin Ross

Darrington baseball player Brevin Ross

The shortstop/catcher played five years of varsity baseball and also starred on the basketball team.

Darrington baseball player Brevin Ross
Darrington boys basketball experiencing revival

Darrington boys basketball experiencing revival

The once powerhouse program that had fallen on hard times is state-bound for the 1st time since 2008.

Darrington boys basketball experiencing revival
State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

Now the Loggers’ wrestling program will turn to a decorated alumnus to shepherd in the future.

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

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Alex McConnaughy (left) attempts a shot with Shane Jacobs trailing during practice Thursday night at Darrington High School on November 29, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

5 Things to Know with Darrington’s Alex McConnaughy

The Loggers’ boys basketball player wants to be an EMT and is motivated by his grandfather’s memory.

Alex McConnaughy (left) attempts a shot with Shane Jacobs trailing during practice Thursday night at Darrington High School on November 29, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
How a small town saved its high school football program

How a small town saved its high school football program

Darrington set aside pride and tradition so the game could survive — with eight players instead of 11.

How a small town saved its high school football program
Area wrestlers hoping to strike gold at the Cadet Nationals
Area wrestlers hoping to strike gold at the Cadet Nationals

Darrington will play 8-man football next season

The school decided to make the move for the next two seasons due to low participation numbers.

Friday’s prep stars of the night

Gage Burtenshaw, Darrington wrestling Burtenshaw, a senior 170-pounder, was one of three local wrestlers (Mason Phillips, Salihou Fatty) to advance to the semifinals of the… Continue reading