Jackson High School

Jackson head coach Steve Johnson runs through a play with his team during a timeout on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Longtime Jackson HC Steve Johnson earns WIBCA Hall of Fame nod

Johnson’s coaching career has spanned over 30 years and 400 wins.

 

Jackson’s Seamus Williams reaches around for a layup during the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys fall to Squalicum in Terrace tournament

The Timberwolves drop to 4-4 after a 64-46 loss to Squalicum.

 

Monroe's Wyatt Prohn (11) and Jackson's Seamus Williams (2) battle for a ball in a non-league game at Jackson High School on Dec. 3, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Monroe spoils Jackson’s boys basketball season opener

Tough rebounding cemented the Bearcats’ 72-50 victory.

 

Local high school divers win state championships

Glacier Peak’s Addison Farman and Archbishop Murphy’s Samantha Mandeville claim titles.

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.

Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington, Lake Stevens ranked 5-6 in this week’s 4A AP poll

Monroe (3A) and Archbishop Murphy (2A) remain in Top 5.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)
Jackson’s Ben Lee scrambles after the ball during a doubles match again Kamiak on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson blanks Kamiak 7-0

The Timberwolves win four matches with double bagels.

Jackson’s Ben Lee scrambles after the ball during a doubles match again Kamiak on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Will Turpin holds an orange flag and rips through a poster with his team during their “orange out” game for leukemia awareness on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Jackson High School senior wide receiver Will Turpin has been battling leukemia this year

Will Turpin holds an orange flag and rips through a poster with his team during their “orange out” game for leukemia awareness on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Hanna Ligons tips the ball over the next during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak volleyball downs rival Jackson 3-1

The Grizzlies tallied their sixth-consecutive win to remain undefeated.

Glacier Peak’s Hanna Ligons tips the ball over the next during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed leaps over a Jackson player while running the ball down the field during the game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington stays perfect with 49-21 triumph over Jackson

The Eagles scored on five straight possessions to win Wesco 4A opener

Arlington’s Caleb Reed leaps over a Jackson player while running the ball down the field during the game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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.

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)
Jackson senior and UNLV commit Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s 2024 Softball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 Softball Player of the Year: Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood

With both her arm and bat, Sherwood led the Timberwolves to their second-straight state title.

Jackson senior and UNLV commit Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s 2024 Softball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)
Jackson High School softball coach Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 Class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win last year in Richland. Peacocke is stepping down after 13 years coaching the Timberwolves. (TJ Mullinax / for The Herald)

Kyle Peacocke steps down as Jackson softball coach

The Timberwolves won four the past five Class 4A state championships under Peacocke’s guidance.

Jackson High School softball coach Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 Class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win last year in Richland. Peacocke is stepping down after 13 years coaching the Timberwolves. (TJ Mullinax / for The Herald)
Jackson High School freshman Chanyoung Park won the Class 4A state girls golf championship last Tuesday and Wednesday in Spokane. (Photo courtesy of Jerome Gotz)

Jackson’s Park caps spectacular frosh season with state title

Chanyoung Park eagled the final hole to clinch the Class 4A state girls golf championship.

Jackson High School freshman Chanyoung Park won the Class 4A state girls golf championship last Tuesday and Wednesday in Spokane. (Photo courtesy of Jerome Gotz)
The Jackson softball team poses with the Class 4A state tournament trophy after a 10-1 triumph over Emerald Ridge Saturday, May 25 at Columbia Playfield in Richland, WA. (Aaron Coe / The Herald).

Domination: Jackson repeats as 4A state softball champion

The Yanina Sherwood-led Timberwolves top Emerald Ridge 10-1 in the title game.

The Jackson softball team poses with the Class 4A state tournament trophy after a 10-1 triumph over Emerald Ridge Saturday, May 25 at Columbia Playfield in Richland, WA. (Aaron Coe / The Herald).
The Jackson softball team greets Yanina Sherwood after her sixth-inning, two-run homer put Jackson ahead 4-1 a Class 4A state playoff first-round game May 24 at Columbia Playfields in Richland, WA (Aaron Coe / The Herald).

Jackson softball halfway to defending its state championship

The Timberwolves beat Eastmont, Olympia to move into the Class 4A semifinals.

The Jackson softball team greets Yanina Sherwood after her sixth-inning, two-run homer put Jackson ahead 4-1 a Class 4A state playoff first-round game May 24 at Columbia Playfields in Richland, WA (Aaron Coe / The Herald).
Jackson players react to beating Kamiak to win the 4A district championship on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson softball rallies past Kamiak for district title

Yanina Sherwood dominates in the circle, striking out 10 in the 4-3 come-from-behind victory.

Jackson players react to beating Kamiak to win the 4A district championship on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Lawson leaps above star-studded field

In a field of state championship contenders, Lawson claims the Wesco 4A title in the boys high jump.

Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)