Mariner High School

Mariner's Stephen Anderson leads the pack in the boys 110-meter hurdles during a meet Thursday at Goddard Stadium. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Mariner's Stephen Anderson leads the pack in the boys 110-meter hurdles during a meet Thursday at Goddard Stadium. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Edmonds College’s Chris Lee head fakes a shot against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: Edmonds College guard named NWAC North Region MVP

Sophomore Chris Lee leads a slew of NWAC honorees with local ties. Plus, a Mariner High School is named GNAC men’s basketball’s top freshman, and more.

Edmonds College’s Chris Lee head fakes a shot against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Edmonds College’s Naser Motley (4) and Josiah Pierre (23) play for the Tritons in this composite image during a game against Christian Faith on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ex-Mukilteo School District rivals share the court at Edmonds College

Mariner graduate Naser Motely and Kamiak graduate Josiah Pierre are leading the Tritons into NWAC North Region play.

Edmonds College’s Naser Motley (4) and Josiah Pierre (23) play for the Tritons in this composite image during a game against Christian Faith on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
AquaSox pitcher Reid VanScoter delivers a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: AquaSox’s VanScoter, Scott honored by NWL

Plus, GP grad Matt King is named to USA Swimming’s national team, Daniel Arias is waived by the Cardinals and more.

AquaSox pitcher Reid VanScoter delivers a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Minnesota Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson is shown during batting practice before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Rick Anderson

The 1975 Mariner graduate spent 16 seasons as an MLB pitching coach with the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson is shown during batting practice before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Mariner’s Jailin Johnson (2) fights to shoot the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Gonzaga Prep and Mariner at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Marauders fell, 79-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mariner boys can’t overcome slow start in loss to Gonzaga Prep

The Marauders fall behind early and suffer a season-ending 79-69 loss to the Bullpups in the 4A state round of 12.

Mariner’s Jailin Johnson (2) fights to shoot the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Gonzaga Prep and Mariner at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Marauders fell, 79-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)
Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)
Mariner’s Macky James (3) shoots the ball during a game between the Mariner Marauders and the Chiawana Riverhawks at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Mariners won, 85-74. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Gritty Mariner boys down Chiawana, clinch spot at Tacoma Dome

The undersized Marauders use their speed to beat the Riverhawks 85-74 and book their 2nd straight trip to the 4A Hardwood Classic.

Mariner’s Macky James (3) shoots the ball during a game between the Mariner Marauders and the Chiawana Riverhawks at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Mariners won, 85-74. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mariner players react after winning a game between Jackson and Mariner at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. After an intense back-and-forth in the final period Mariner defeated Jackson, 77-76. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mariner boys mount stunning rally, top Jackson for state berth

The Marauders trail by as many as 19 points in the third, but come back to edge their Wesco 4A rivals 77-76 in another thriller.

Mariner players react after winning a game between Jackson and Mariner at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. After an intense back-and-forth in the final period Mariner defeated Jackson, 77-76. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield finishes off a fast break against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Mariner High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Bloomfield drops 47, Mariner earns share of Wesco 4A title

The senior guard poured in 29 points in the second half as the Marauders rolled to an 85-64 win over Lake Stevens.

Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield finishes off a fast break against Lake Stevens on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Mariner High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mariner players react to beating Jackson after the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mariner outlasts Jackson in tight Wesco 4A battle

Marauders senior Jailin Johnson hits the game-winning free throws in the final seconds and pours in a game-high 32 points.

Mariner players react to beating Jackson after the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Kody Edelbrock runs the ball during the 3A West South title game against Snohomish on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)