Granite Falls High School

Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Granite Falls football keeps pace atop Emerald Sound 1A

The Tigers come alive in second half for 29-13 win against Cedar Park Christian on Friday.

 

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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. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens ranked third in state volleyball poll

Archbishop Murphy, Granite Falls, Darrington also voted in by coaches.

 

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20

Who won last week’s vote? Arlington, Everett, King’s, Monroe, Terrace athletes nominated this week.

Simon VanderWel of King's throws the shot put during the May 29-31, 2025 Class 1A state track and field meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

King’s wins boys and girls state high school track titles

King’s High School brought home two state titles on Saturday, winning both the boys and girls Class 1A state track and field titles.… Continue reading

Simon VanderWel of King's throws the shot put during the May 29-31, 2025 Class 1A state track and field meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Monroe, Arlington move up in AP Top 10 Football Poll

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

Western Washington University’s Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University Athletics)

6 soccer players with local ties inducted into WWU’s Hall of Fame

The 2016 and 2022 national championship teams will be honored this weekend.

Western Washington University’s Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University Athletics)

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.

Granite Falls senior James Porter braces for a hit after making a catch against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Locals named to All-Emerald Sound Conference teams

Student-athletes honored from Granite Falls, King’s and Sultan.

Granite Falls senior James Porter braces for a hit after making a catch against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Nooksack Valley’s Colton Lentz (9) runs with the ball during a game between Granite Falls and Nooksack Valley at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Nooksack Valley won, 56-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Granite Falls’ bid for state berth crushed by Nooksack Valley

The Tigers fall 56-0 to the Pioneers in a winner-to-state bi-district crossover games.

Nooksack Valley’s Colton Lentz (9) runs with the ball during a game between Granite Falls and Nooksack Valley at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Nooksack Valley won, 56-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten King’s pulls away in second half, tops Granite Falls

The Knights break a close game open with 31 unanswered points in a 52-28 victory.

Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Senior quarterback Kaden LaPlaunt (8) poses for a portrait between practicing drills at Granite Falls High School in Grantie Falls, Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

QB Kaden LaPlaunt brings invaluable leadership to Granite Falls

The senior is taking the Tigers to new heights since returning to his hometown school.

Senior quarterback Kaden LaPlaunt (8) poses for a portrait between practicing drills at Granite Falls High School in Grantie Falls, Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds Coho Derby top four finishers (from left to right) Mike Vandermeulen, Kevin Gibson, Gary Salvati and Renier Britz pose with their top catches on Sept. 9, 2023, in Edmonds. (Photo by Ron Garner)

Community roundup: 834 anglers take part in Edmonds Coho Derby

Plus, Lang wins another Evergreen Speedway title, Hayward heads to Sweden to play pro volleyball, and much more.

Edmonds Coho Derby top four finishers (from left to right) Mike Vandermeulen, Kevin Gibson, Gary Salvati and Renier Britz pose with their top catches on Sept. 9, 2023, in Edmonds. (Photo by Ron Garner)
The Granite Falls marching band perform during a soft opening for the new track and field at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Granite Falls football field, track receive renovations

The 15-year-old turf field was in need of replacing. There’s hope the new upgrades will attract district and state events.

The Granite Falls marching band perform during a soft opening for the new track and field at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Youth volleyball players win national title

Plus, a trio of Snohomish County products earn Division I basketball all-conference honors and much more.

The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)
Western Washington's Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (WWU photo)

Granite Falls grad plays key role in WWU’s national title

Dayana Diaz was a key piece for the Vikings women’s soccer team this season that recently won the D-II national championship.

Western Washington's Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (WWU photo)
Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sultan holds on in wild finish, beats rival Granite Falls

The Turks win the Black and Blue Bowl trophy for the first time since 2017.

Sultan’s Derek Feltner takes a handoff from quarterback Westin Galle against Granite Falls on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, at Sultan High School in Sultan, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local 2A, 1A and independent preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Archbishop Murphy and Lakewood look to make waves in the ultra-tough Northwest Conference.

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tight-knit Granite Falls hopes to extend banner season

Led by a close group of seniors, the Tigers are in the state playoffs for the first time since 1990.

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)