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Snohomish junior Grady Rohrich lunges towards the rim to put up a layup during the Panthers' 57-54 win against Monroe in the District 1 3A semifinals at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Feb. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Snohomish boys squeak past Monroe in district semis

The Panthers punch first ticket to state tournament since 2012 with 57-54 win on Tuesday.

 

Monroe’s Isaiah Kiehl reacts during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe boys basketball wins Snohomish rematch

The Bearcats defeat the Panthers 67-58 to take lead in Wesco North on Wednesday.

 

Monroe’s Tenny Oylear runs with the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seahawks take over Monroe, Jackson girls flag football

The Bearcats defeat Ferndale for a $1,000 donation during promotional event on Wednesday.

Monroe’s Tenny Oylear runs with the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe senior Caleb Campbell (center, in black) wins the opening tip-off in the Bearcats' 77-47 win against Everett at Norm Lowery Gymnasium on Jan. 2, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys basketball rebounds against Everett

Kiehl scores 31 as the Bearcats respond to first loss with 77-47 win against the Seagulls on Friday.

Monroe senior Caleb Campbell (center, in black) wins the opening tip-off in the Bearcats' 77-47 win against Everett at Norm Lowery Gymnasium on Jan. 2, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III shows his My Cause My Cleats choice he'll wear on Monday Night Football to support the Monroe-based Big Heart Big Smile Foundation. (Eric J. Adler / New England Patriots)

Former Monroe star supports local foundation with NFL cleats

The memory of a 6-year-old life cut short inspires Efton Chism III’s Monday Night football footwear.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III shows his My Cause My Cleats choice he'll wear on Monday Night Football to support the Monroe-based Big Heart Big Smile Foundation. (Eric J. Adler / New England Patriots)

Monroe volleyball holds off Snohomish in district quarterfinals

The Bearcats overcome third-set stumble, advance to semifinals with 3-1 win on Tuesday.

Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor hugs Shorecrest’s Nemesia Peters after scoring a goal against Monroe during the 3A girls district game on Nov. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest girls soccer cruises past Monroe in loser-out match

The Scots bounce back from district quarterfinals loss to beat Bearcats 4-1 on Tuesday.

Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor hugs Shorecrest’s Nemesia Peters after scoring a goal against Monroe during the 3A girls district game on Nov. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood senior Jasmyn Jacobs (right) lunges towards a 50/50 ball against Monroe junior Ella Glynn during the Stormrays' 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) match against the Bearcats in the District 1 3A quarterfinals at Monroe High School on Nov. 1, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Shorewood girls soccer upsets Monroe on penalty kicks

The Stormrays advance past the Bearcats to district semifinals in 1-1 (4-2 PK) match on Saturday.

Shorewood senior Jasmyn Jacobs (right) lunges towards a 50/50 ball against Monroe junior Ella Glynn during the Stormrays' 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) match against the Bearcats in the District 1 3A quarterfinals at Monroe High School on Nov. 1, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Monroe stays perfect Tuesday with sweep of Everett

Snohomish’s Heidi Chambers dominates as Snohomish beats Marysville Pilchuck 3-0.

Monroe sophomore Shannara Peebles serves the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Lukas Wanke leaps in the air above Monroe’s Josh Ward to make a catch for a touchdown during the game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Lukas Wanke leaps in the air above Monroe’s Josh Ward to make a catch for a touchdown during the game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Nate Brown yells in celebration after getting a tackle during the game against Cascade on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Nate Brown yells in celebration after getting a tackle during the game against Cascade on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe junior Chris Britt (center) takes a snap during a padless practice at Monroe High School on Aug. 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe aims for division ‘five-peat’ despite roster turnover

The Bearcats return just three starters to a team with only nine seniors.

Monroe junior Chris Britt (center) takes a snap during a padless practice at Monroe High School on Aug. 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)

Former Monroe star Efton Chism III earns spot in NFL

A standout career at Eastern Washington leads to chance with the Patriots.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)
Edmonds-Woodway's Alex Plumis wards off Monroe's Cody Duncan during a 3A State second-round game on May 23, 2025 at Mercer Island High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Alex Plumis wards off Monroe's Cody Duncan during a 3A State second-round game on May 23, 2025 at Mercer Island High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
The Shorewood boys soccer team celebrates with their trophy after winning the District 1 3A title on May 17, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Shorewood boys soccer storms to district three-peat

An early penalty lifts the Stormrays to a 1-0 win over Monroe in the title game.

The Shorewood boys soccer team celebrates with their trophy after winning the District 1 3A title on May 17, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Deyton Wheat (22) celebrates his go-ahead, three-run home run with senior Brayden Holscher (11) during the Panthers' 4-2 win against Monroe in a District 1 3A consolation game in Woodinville, Washington on May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Brea Bursch / Snohomish Baseball)
Snohomish sophomore Deyton Wheat (22) celebrates his go-ahead, three-run home run with senior Brayden Holscher (11) during the Panthers' 4-2 win against Monroe in a District 1 3A consolation game in Woodinville, Washington on May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Brea Bursch / Snohomish Baseball)
Monroe's Cody Duncan (14) and Connor Dayley (10) prepare for a set piece during a District 1 boys soccer playoff game against Marysville Getchell on May 13, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Monroe's Cody Duncan (14) and Connor Dayley (10) prepare for a set piece during a District 1 boys soccer playoff game against Marysville Getchell on May 13, 2025 at Shoreline Stadium. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)