Volleyball

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Area stars shine on all-state volleyball teams

15 players and 2 coaches honored by the WSVCA.

 

Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Hoglund named state 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year

After dramatic championship win, the Vikings coach earns state recognition.

 

Everett junior Ava Gonzalez serves the ball during the Seagulls' 3-1 win against Glacier Peak at Everett High School on Sept. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Wesco all-league volleyball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for volleyball. WESCO 4A Player of…

 

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year: Laura Eichert

The Lake Stevens senior capped her legendary high school career with a state title.

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens rolls to state semis with sweeps

The No. 2 Vikings notched their 10th straight three-set win to advance to the final four on Friday.

Lake Stevens volleyball breaks out of a timeout during its 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Stanwood bounces back to claim 3A state volleyball berth

Everett, Lake Stevens win district volleyball titles.

Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball cruises into district championship

The Vikings gear up for state tournament with 3-0 semifinal win against Mount Si on Thursday.

Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Monroe, Everett claim state berths with upsets Thursday

Prep roundup for Thursday, Nov. 13: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) 3A District 1… Continue reading

Monroe volleyball holds off Snohomish in district quarterfinals

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

The Everett volleyball team sets the ball during a district quarterfinal match against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Everett volleyball sweeps Edmonds-Woodway, one win away from State

The Seagulls move onto the district semifinals on Tuesday, close to first State appearance since 2009

The Everett volleyball team sets the ball during a district quarterfinal match against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Ashley Fletcher (left), Emma Morgan-McAuliff (center) and Layla Miller celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats’ 3-0 win against Shorewood at Shorewood High School on Oct. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy moves onto state in crossover win

Lake Stevens also clinches a spot at state in the district consolation bracket on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Ashley Fletcher (left), Emma Morgan-McAuliff (center) and Layla Miller celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats’ 3-0 win against Shorewood at Shorewood High School on Oct. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Meadowdale senior Violet DuBois (3) turns towards the bench while celebrating with her teammates after winning the second set in the Mavericks' 3-1 win against Shorecrest in a District 1 3A Tournament Play-in match at Meadowdale High School on Nov. 6, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Meadowdale volleyball defeats Shorecrest in district play-in

The Mavericks take down the Scots 3-1 on Thursday after splitting season series.

Meadowdale senior Violet DuBois (3) turns towards the bench while celebrating with her teammates after winning the second set in the Mavericks' 3-1 win against Shorecrest in a District 1 3A Tournament Play-in match at Meadowdale High School on Nov. 6, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vikings, 17-0, remain No. 1 in state volleyball poll

Below are the results of the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association’s poll for Week 9 of the high school season. Class 4A 1. Lake Stevens… Continue reading

Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy volleyball one win from state

The Wildcats earn district consolation win to keep state dreams alive on Wednesday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens finishes regular season undefeated

Darrington punches ticket to state tournament Tuesday.

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Kamiak volleyball earns senior-night win over Eagles

Cadence Bigby finishes a kill and an assist away from a 30-30 performance for the Knights on Thursday.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Indira Carey-Boxley spikes the ball during the game against Lynnwood on Oct. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds-Woodway volleyball outlasts Lynnwood in thriller

The Wesco 3A South rivals trade blows in a late-season five-set match on Wednesday.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Indira Carey-Boxley spikes the ball during the game against Lynnwood on Oct. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy, Everett sweep

Ava Urbanozo and Ava Gonzalez lead Seagulls on Monday.

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Archbishop Murphy stays perfect on Thursday

Prep volleyball roundup for Thursday, Oct. 23: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading