High school sports

Meadowdale's Mia Brockmeyer takes a 3-pointer during a state basketball game against River Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Meadowdale girls basketball survives scrappy River Ridge

The Mavericks take down the Hawks 81-72 in the first round of the state tournament on Tuesday.

 

Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat and Grady Rohrich react to losing to Mountain View in the 3A state opening round loser-out game on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish boys basketball falls in 3A State opening round

The Panthers end landmark season with 69-62 loss to Mountain View at home on Tuesday.

 

Jackson High School swimmer Syunta Lee holds up his "Swimmer of the Year" plaque after setting a new state record in the 200 individual medley on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way Washington. (Photo courtesy of Jackson H.S. Athletics)

Jackson’s Syunta Lee wins two Class 4A state swim titles

Kamiak takes home a 200-meter relay championship at Saturday’s WIAA meet.

 

Snohomish's Sienna Capelli reacts during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State regional basketball playoff brackets set

14 local teams prepare to take shot at state championship dream.

Snohomish's Sienna Capelli reacts during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish's Malia Ottow gains control of her opponent's leg during the 3A girls 120-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish’s Malia Ottow repeats at Mat Classic XXXVII

The junior is among three area Class 3A girls state wrestling champions.

Snohomish's Malia Ottow gains control of her opponent's leg during the 3A girls 120-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Tre Haines claps after winning the 4A boys 165-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
4A Boys Wrestling State Championships

Arlington’s Tre Haines secures fourth state wrestling title

The senior becomes 29th person in state history to achieve feat at Mat Classic XXXVII on Friday.

Arlington's Tre Haines claps after winning the 4A boys 165-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Jillian Hradec reacts after winning the 4A girls 155-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
4A Girls Wrestling State Championships

Lake Stevens girls wrestling wins 4A State Championship

The Vikings claim the program’s first-ever team title at Mat Classic XXXVII on Friday.

Lake Stevens' Jillian Hradec reacts after winning the 4A girls 155-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Carmelo Larocca reacts after winning the 3A boys 190-pound semifinal match to advance to the championship at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Carmelo Larocca, Odin Schwabenbauer win state wrestling titles

The Edmonds-Woodway senior, Snohomish junior lead area individuals in Boys 3A on Friday.

Edmonds-Woodway's Carmelo Larocca reacts after winning the 3A boys 190-pound semifinal match to advance to the championship at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Lizzie Allyn brings the ball up the court in the Panthers' 58-22 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Snohomish girls basketball cruises to District 1 3A title

The Panthers suffocate Edmonds-Woodway in 58-22 win on Saturday for second title in three years.

Snohomish junior Lizzie Allyn brings the ball up the court in the Panthers' 58-22 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
Shorewood junior Thomas Moles (right) applies pressure to Snohomish junior Grant Smith at half court during the Stormrays' 51-36 win against the Panthers in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Shorewood boys basketball captures District 1 3A title

The Stormrays’ defense, hot shooting leads to 51-36 win against Snohomish on Saturday.

Shorewood junior Thomas Moles (right) applies pressure to Snohomish junior Grant Smith at half court during the Stormrays' 51-36 win against the Panthers in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
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Monroe, Lakewood earn state bids

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Lake Stevens, Stanwood girls survive and advance to state Saturday

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Tulalip Heritage boys advance to tri-district title game

Lake Stevens boys, Granite Falls girls among teams eliminated Thursday.

Edmonds-Woodway's Andreas Simonsen lays the ball in against Everett during a district basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys’ balance overwhelms upstart Everett

The Warriors showed their experience in a 69-39 win to clinch a state berth and eliminate Everett on Saturday.

Edmonds-Woodway's Andreas Simonsen lays the ball in against Everett during a district basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Meadowdale's Lexi Zardis goes for a layup against Shorecrest during a district basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Meadowdale girls down Shorecrest for state spot

The Mavericks hit tough shots all game to outpace the Scots at districts on Saturday.

Meadowdale's Lexi Zardis goes for a layup against Shorecrest during a district basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Glacier Peak junior Edison Kan positions himself in front of Lake Washington senior Hunter Phipps during the Grizzlies 60-59 loss to the Kangaroos in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Glacier Peak High School on Feb. 19, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys basketball stunned in district semis

The previously undefeated Grizzlies fall to Lake Washington in 60-59 loss at buzzer on Thursday.

Glacier Peak junior Edison Kan positions himself in front of Lake Washington senior Hunter Phipps during the Grizzlies 60-59 loss to the Kangaroos in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Glacier Peak High School on Feb. 19, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
Lake Stevens girls basketball's Noelani Tupua shoots over Glacier Peak's Layla King during a district playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Woodinville H.S. in Woodinville. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls basketball overcomes GP to stay alive

The Grizzlies forced nearly 30 turnovers, but Lake Stevens clamped down in a Thursday loser-out win.

Lake Stevens girls basketball's Noelani Tupua shoots over Glacier Peak's Layla King during a district playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Woodinville H.S. in Woodinville. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway senior Janie Hanson (1 in white) tries to position herself in front of Stanwood sophomore Addy Schuh in the Warriors' 55-47 win against the Spartans in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway girls mount comeback vs. Stanwood in district semis

The Warriors clinch first state berth since 2019 in 55-47 win against defending champs on Wednesday.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Janie Hanson (1 in white) tries to position herself in front of Stanwood sophomore Addy Schuh in the Warriors' 55-47 win against the Spartans in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
Snohomish senior Siena Capelli charges up the court during the Panthers' 47-36 win against Meadowdale in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Snohomish girls get redemption in district semis

The Panthers defeat Meadowdale 47-36 on Wednesday after missing state last season.

Snohomish senior Siena Capelli charges up the court during the Panthers' 47-36 win against Meadowdale in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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