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Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced that he’s staying at UW just two days after saying he would enter the transfer portal. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)
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Coe: Can Huskies QB repair damage of brief departure?

Washington’s Demond Williams Jr. took college football’s instability to a new level.

 

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Area stars shine on all-state volleyball teams

15 players and 2 coaches honored by the WSVCA.

 

The roster moves by Seahawks general manager John Schneider as the team's top personnel decision-maker have been a part of the team's successin 2025-26. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
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John Schneider’s bold swings make Seahawks contenders

The team’s GM became the top personnel decision-maker after the departure of Pete Carroll.

  • Jan 9, 2026
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks

 

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Prep Roundup

Lake Stevens girls wrestling sweeps Thursday double dual

Prep roundup for Thursday, Jan. 8: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) GIRLS WRESTLING Wesco… Continue reading

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)
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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)
Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Leonard Williams shows off his NFC West Champions hat after a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in a Levi's Stadium locker room in Santa Clara, California. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
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Ex-Giants Leonard Williams, Julian Love cherish this Seahawks ride

Once teammates in New York, Seattle’s key defenders appreciate winning.

  • Jan 8, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Leonard Williams shows off his NFC West Champions hat after a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in a Levi's Stadium locker room in Santa Clara, California. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
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Prep Roundup

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling dominates double dual

The Tomahawks register 13 pins over two matches in a strong Wednesday showing.

Jackson’s Seamus Williams reacts to fouling out of the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Boys Basketball

Jackson overcomes slow start, takes down Eagles

Strong nights from Seamus Williams and Joey Gosline help Jackson erase a two-point first quarter on Wednesday.

Jackson’s Seamus Williams reacts to fouling out of the game against Squalicum on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. runs with the ball against Purdue in a game at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics
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Huskies QB Demond Williams Jr. intends to transfer

The Washington sophomore who recently signed a deal to stay at UW announces departure.

Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. runs with the ball against Purdue in a game at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics
Seattle Seahawks head football coach Mike Macdonald (center) speaks to Seahawks players and coaches after a 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Mike Macdonald may need to beat NFC West’s best again

The Seahawks coach was hired to beat the 49ers and Rams, potential playoff opponents.

  • Jan 7, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks head football coach Mike Macdonald (center) speaks to Seahawks players and coaches after a 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Prep Basketball

Frosh phenom leads Edmonds-Woodway girls past Shorecrest

Prep basketball roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 6: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) GIRLS BASKETBALL… Continue reading

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Prep Wrestling

Snohomish girls take down Marysville schools

Edmonds-Woodway boys pick up a pair of wins.

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Prep Boys Swimming

Glacier Peak, Snohomish knock off Archbishop Murphy

Prep boys swimming roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 6: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco… Continue reading

Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak coaches a practice for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. (Anthony Soufflé / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)
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Seahawks asked to let Kubiak interview for head-coach job

Mike Macdonald is entering another new frontier in his first time as a head coach. It’s not just that his Seahawks are the NFC West… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak coaches a practice for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. (Anthony Soufflé / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)
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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Dec. 28-Jan. 3

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. 28-Jan. 3. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and… Continue reading

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Prep Girls Basketball

Cascade’s decisive third too much for Marysville Pilchuck

Brooke Blachly hits seven 3s, scores 33 to lead Archbishop Murphy past Stanwood on Monday.

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Tips Week in Review: Everett starts 2026 with win

After losing to Portland on New Year’s Eve, the Silvertips blow out Wenatchee.

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Prep Boys Basketball

Monroe improves to 9-1 behind Isaiah Kiehl’s 21 points.

Prep boys basketball roundup for Monday, Jan. 5: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) BOYS… Continue reading

Snohomish’s Hudson Smith dribbles the ball up the court while Meadowdale’s Noah Million defends during the game on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish boys basketball upsets Meadowdale

The Panthers win third straight while handing Mavericks second loss of season on Monday.

Snohomish’s Hudson Smith dribbles the ball up the court while Meadowdale’s Noah Million defends during the game on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett CC freshman Bubba Palacol drives past Spokane sophomore Eloy Chaparro during the Trojans' 93-92 overtime loss to the Sasquatch at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Daniel Acosta / Everett CC Athletics)
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Bubba Palacol turning heads with EvCC men’s basketball

The former Marysville Getchell standout seizes star role with Trojans.

Everett CC freshman Bubba Palacol drives past Spokane sophomore Eloy Chaparro during the Trojans' 93-92 overtime loss to the Sasquatch at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Daniel Acosta / Everett CC Athletics)