Marysville Getchell High School

Snohomish sophomore Abby Edwards pitches during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal game against Monroe on Tuesday at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett. Edwards pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts as the top-seeded Panthers won 5-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Abby Edwards pitches during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal game against Monroe on Tuesday at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett. Edwards pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts as the top-seeded Panthers won 5-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Arlington’s Peyton Aanstad pitches to Marysville Getchell’s Parker Johnson in the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Friday at Phil Johnson Fields in Everett. The Chargers won the loser-out game 7-2 (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Arlington’s Peyton Aanstad pitches to Marysville Getchell’s Parker Johnson in the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Friday at Phil Johnson Fields in Everett. The Chargers won the loser-out game 7-2 (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Jaeden Sajec (8) throws the ball during a softball game between Meadowdale and Marysville Getchell on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. Meadowdale won, 12-9. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Cantu’s two homers push Meadowdale past Marysville Getchell

“Contagious” hitting sparks a seven-run fourth-inning rally as the Mavericks prevail 12-9.

Meadowdale’s Jaeden Sajec (8) throws the ball during a softball game between Meadowdale and Marysville Getchell on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. Meadowdale won, 12-9. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington junior guard Leyton Martin drives on Marysville Getchell’s Bubba Palocol during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington junior guard Leyton Martin drives on Marysville Getchell’s Bubba Palocol during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Toby Trichler, left, and brother Eli Trichler, right, high five after a blocked shot during the game against King's on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan, Getchell twins turn sibling rivalries into unbreakable bonds

Sultan’s Trichler brothers and Marysville Getchell’s Palacol brothers are among several area twins playing prominent roles for their high school teams.

Toby Trichler, left, and brother Eli Trichler, right, high five after a blocked shot during the game against King's on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Cedarcrest boys top Marysville Getchell in Wesco 3A/2A league bout

Jack Leblanc scores 27 points as Red Wolves control the boards en route to 71-57 win.

Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Wyatt Harris (4) moves witht the ball during a boys basketball game between Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Getchell at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-56. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Wyatt Harris (4) moves witht the ball during a boys basketball game between Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Getchell at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-56. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge (2) runs to catch the ball during a game between Marysville-Getchell and Stanwood at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Marysville-Getchell won, 21-20. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge (2) runs to catch the ball during a game between Marysville-Getchell and Stanwood at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Marysville-Getchell won, 21-20. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck running back Kenai Sinaphet waltzes into the end zone for a first half touchdown against Marysville Getchell during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck running back Kenai Sinaphet waltzes into the end zone for a first half touchdown against Marysville Getchell during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Stanwood tops Marysville Getchell, earns state softball berth

The 12th-seeded Spartans’ surprising run through the district tournament ends with a 12-1 win and first state appearance since 2010.

Stanwood players celebrate during a game between Marysville Getchell and Stanwood at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Stanwood won, 12-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett boys edge MG, secure first state berth since 2000

Isaiah White’s clutch free throws in the final second lift the Seagulls to a 58-54 victory in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.

Everett’s Daniel Savovic drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville Getchell on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big comeback falls short as MG boys lose to Mount Vernon

The Chargers, who came all the back from down 18 points to fall 69-68, will face Everett in a win-or-go-home game Saturday.

Marysville-Getchell’s Arion Palacol runs a play during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell senior Kirsten Crane is signed to play for the UCLA women's soccer team next year. She recently watched the Bruins win the NCAA Division I national title. (Photo courtesy of UCLA)

Marysville soccer star to play for national champion UCLA

Kirsten Crane, a senior at Marysville Getchell H.S, has always wanted to be a Bruin. She recently watched the team claim NCAA Division-I’s top prize.

Marysville Getchell senior Kirsten Crane is signed to play for the UCLA women's soccer team next year. She recently watched the Bruins win the NCAA Division I national title. (Photo courtesy of UCLA)
Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville-Getchell on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Baumann powers Shorecrest boys past Marysville Getchell

The senior scores 26 points to lead the Scots to a league victory over the Chargers.

Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann drives to the hoop during the game against Marysville-Getchell on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 in Maryville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

MG junior reaches state XC meet after astonishing improvement

Through plenty of hard work, state-bound Marly Martinez improved her time by nearly 7 minutes from the end of last season.

Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell's Dylan Padilla dives to try and tackle Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet during the annual Berry Bowl game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck pulls away, remains perfect in Berry Bowl

The Tomahawks rattle off 30 unanswered 2nd-half points for a 37-14 win over crosstown rival Marysville Getchell.

Marysville Getchell's Dylan Padilla dives to try and tackle Marysville Pilchuck’s Kenai Sinaphet during the annual Berry Bowl game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Spencer Fischer puts his arm out to block a tackle by Marysville Getchell's Alexander Leach during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington rides 2nd-half shutout to league win over Getchell

The Eagles allow just 66 yards of offense over the final 2 quarters and outlast the Chargers 21-14.

Arlington's Spencer Fischer puts his arm out to block a tackle by Marysville Getchell's Alexander Leach during the game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)