Football

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

 

WSU rewind: How Oregon State repeatedly ran past the Cougars

The struggling Beavers scored a season-high 41 points against Washington State.

 

Arlington senior Chase Deberry dives into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Eagles’ 35-21 loss to Camas in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas. (Taylor Balkom / The Columbian)

No. 1 Camas knocks off Arlington in quarterfinals

The Eagles pull within a score but fall late at state.

 

Lake Stevens falls in state football quarterfinal

The Vikings’ remarkable run of state title games comes to an end against Chiawana in Pasco.

WSU looks for better play from its safeties

Better defensive backfield play a key for Cougs against Oregon State.

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.

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)

WSU’s OL still shuffling personnel ahead of OSU matchup

Coaches rotating linemen in search of best mix.

Boise State rises and BYU falls in the latest CFP rankings

Washington State falls out of rankings after loss to New Mexico

WSU receiver Kyle Williams is on hot streak

Cougs wideout has a ‘sweet tooth for the end zone’

WSU falls to No. 25 in AP football poll after loss

Lobos quarterback Devon Dampier ran all over Cougs on Saturday.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington routs Graham-Kapowsin

Caleb Reed’s, Jake Willis’ touchdowns advance Eagles to state football quarterfinals.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Saturday, Nov. 16

Lake Stevens, Arlington and Murphy football all advance.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar runs through multiple tackles into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens stuns Mead with fourth-quarter playoff comeback

The Vikings will play a Class 4A state football playoff quarterfinal game Saturday in Pasco.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar runs through multiple tackles into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU prepares for New Mexico

Cougs paying extra attention to the Lobos’ dual-threat QB.

Lake Stevens’ Kayden Blanchard and teammate Brayden Dougherty celebrate a sack during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep Football picks: State playoffs edition

Our trio of experts takes a crack at predicting winners of this week’s postseason games.

Lake Stevens’ Kayden Blanchard and teammate Brayden Dougherty celebrate a sack during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU jumps three spots to No. 18 in second round of CFP rankings

Cougars odds of making the college football playoffs remain slim.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar puts his arms in the air in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Nov. 8

Five local football teams advance to state playoffs.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar puts his arms in the air in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington football plows through North Creek, 56-35

Caleb Reed’s four rushing touchdowns help Eagles advance to state.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football routs Tahoma, 56-24

Kolton Matson’s four touchdowns help advance Vikings to state.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak quarterback Lucas Entler runs with the ball during a 28-0 loss to Curtis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Curtis shuts out eighth-ranked Glacier Peak, 28-0

The Wesco 4A co-champions stunned by a season-ending, 28-0 playoff football loss.

Glacier Peak quarterback Lucas Entler runs with the ball during a 28-0 loss to Curtis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)