Marysville Pilchuck High School

Marysville-Pilchuck’s RaeQuan Battle slams against Kelso at Everett Community College in 2019 in Everett.(Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Former Marysville Pilchuck star signs Exhibit 10 deal with NBA team

Battle, who has played on Charlotte’s NBA summer team, is likely to participate in the G League.

 

Marysville Pilchuck’s Velasquez leaps to school history

In winning the 3A girls high jump, Velasquez became the school’s first girls track and field champ.

 

Snohomish's Hannah Wells, right, celebrates during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish's Hannah Wells, right, celebrates during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy head football coach Terry Ennis watches his players as he gets ready to blow the whistle during varsity football practice, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Archbishop Murphy High School.
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Archbishop Murphy head football coach Terry Ennis watches his players as he gets ready to blow the whistle during varsity football practice, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Archbishop Murphy High School.
Iowa Hawkeyes' Alivia White, a Marysville Pilchuck High School graduate, executes a rare five-point throw that went viral during the NWCA National Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 5, 2024, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)

Marysville Pilchuck grad is a rising, viral star at wrestling-mad Iowa

Alivia White is learning what it’s like to sign autographs, receive an NIL opportunity and have her feats viewed by millions online.

Iowa Hawkeyes' Alivia White, a Marysville Pilchuck High School graduate, executes a rare five-point throw that went viral during the NWCA National Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 5, 2024, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Community roundup: Local Olympian extends break, will miss nationals

Also, an Edmonds-Woodway High School alum signs an NFL futures deal, former area stars shine on the hardwood and the Silvertips ink a prospect.

Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
West Virginia Guard RaeQuan Battle looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Dec. 6, 2023, in Morgantown, WV. Battle, formerly of Montana State, has yet to play this season. College athletes like Battle who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition, for now, after a federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, against the NCAA. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)

Marysville Pilchuck grad earns 2nd straight Big-12 POTW award

Plus, Archbishop Murphy High School alum Abraham Lucas’ status is in doubt for the Seahawks’ season finale.

West Virginia Guard RaeQuan Battle looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Dec. 6, 2023, in Morgantown, WV. Battle, formerly of Montana State, has yet to play this season. College athletes like Battle who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition, for now, after a federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, against the NCAA. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert reacts after making a three pointer against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Community roundup: King’s to retire Kispert’s number

Plus, Monroe High School alum earns All-American honors, Jackson grad receives NWAC award and the Silvertips add up a forward.

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert reacts after making a three pointer against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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)

Community roundup: MP grad Davis earns silver with Fiji national team

Trina Davis helps Fiji women’s soccer at the Pacific Games, hammer throwers earn All-American nod, and locals take home collegiate all-league honors.

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)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Community roundup: MP grad Battle ‘devastated’ by NCAA ruling

Plus, Jadyn Edwards joins New Mexico’s Hall of Honor, and Daniel Arias is back with the NFL’s Cardinals

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle celebrates after scoring against Kansas State during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) shoots over Arizona guard Courtney Ramey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

MP grad Battle denied appeal to play for West Virginia

The NCAA upheld its ruling that RaeQuan Battle is ineligible to play this season after transferring from Montana State.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) shoots over Arizona guard Courtney Ramey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Marysville-Pilchuck head wrestling coach Craig Iversen, center, cheers on his team during a nonconference meet against Arlington High School on Dec. 12.
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Annie Mulligan / For The Herald
Marysville-Pilchuck head wrestling coach Craig Iversen, center, cheers on his team during a nonconference meet against Arlington High School on Dec. 12.
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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)

Community roundup: Everett flag football teams reach nationals

Plus, Alivia White wins her first college wrestling tournament, EvCC men’s soccer falls just short of NWAC semifinals, and more.

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)
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)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) lays the ball up for a basket against Northern Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) lays the ball up for a basket against Northern Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) walks off the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Community roundup: Murphy alum Kyler Gordon activated by Bears

Gordon, a second-year player and Chicago’s starting nickelback, sat out four games with a broken hand.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) walks off the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Arlington’s Jeremy Fleming comes down with the ball, but barely out of bounds, against Marysville Pilchuck on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jeremy Fleming comes down with the ball, but barely out of bounds, against Marysville Pilchuck on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Dominik Kendrick (9) runs with the ball during a football game between Marysville Pilchuck and Stanwood at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Marysville Pilchuck takes the win, 36-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck proud of 4-0 start, but has loftier goals

The Tomahawks aren’t listening to the outside noise, including a No. 1 WIAA RPI ranking, as a tough stretch lies ahead.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Dominik Kendrick (9) runs with the ball during a football game between Marysville Pilchuck and Stanwood at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Marysville Pilchuck takes the win, 36-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett's Max Soterakopoulos points to his name on the leaderboard after winning his division the Regional Qualifier for Drive, Chip and Putt, held last Saturday at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place. (Photo coutesy of Chris Soterakopoulos)

Community roundup: Everett youth golfer headed to The Masters

Plus, Mill Creek Country Club’s Val Patrick honored by LPGA, updates on local NFL players, and more.

Everett's Max Soterakopoulos points to his name on the leaderboard after winning his division the Regional Qualifier for Drive, Chip and Putt, held last Saturday at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place. (Photo coutesy of Chris Soterakopoulos)