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Prep boys soccer roundup for Friday, April 25

Edmonds-Woodway hands Lake Stevens its first loss of the season.

 

Kamiak’s Emma Stansfield slides into home to score after the ball misses the glove of Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood during the 4A district championship on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep softball roundup for Friday, April 25

Kamiak closes in on Glacier Peak’s league lead on Emma Stansfield’s late home run.

 

Lake Stevens’ Aspen Alexander shouts after tallying the tying run in a win over Jackson on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Friday, April 25

Alexander hits triple, HR to lead another Lake Stevens comeback.

 

Horses dash from the starting gate in the 2024 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. This year's Mile is scheduled for Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Doug Parry)

Emerald Downs opens Sunday

The Auburn track looks to benefit from California closures.

Horses dash from the starting gate in the 2024 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. This year's Mile is scheduled for Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Doug Parry)

Zabel plans to bring farm toughness to Seattle

True to his on-the-farm nature, Grey Zabel was rising early, grinding hard and kicking butt. The versatile tackle/guard/center at North Dakota State was dominating defensive… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Offensive lineman Grey Zabel participates in a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks draft much-needed offensive lineman in first round

Seattle GM John Schneider stays at pick 18, drafts Grey Zabel of North Dakota State

  • Apr 25, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Offensive lineman Grey Zabel participates in a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Michael Arroyo of the Everett AquaSox is surrounded by teammates after his walk-off home run against Vancouver at Funko Filed on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld, Everett AquaSox)

Arroyo hits walkoff homer for AquaSox

The Everett AquaSox defeated the Vancouver Canadians 4-3 in walk-off fashion on Thursday afternoon in front of a season-high 2,602 at Funko Field.… Continue reading

Michael Arroyo of the Everett AquaSox is surrounded by teammates after his walk-off home run against Vancouver at Funko Filed on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld, Everett AquaSox)
Lake Stevens’ Julian Wilson runs out of the box on a base knock during a game on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Thursday, April 24

A late comeback nets Lake Stevens a key league win.

Lake Stevens’ Julian Wilson runs out of the box on a base knock during a game on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Thursday, April 24

Doubles domination powers Kamiak girls tennis to win.

Prep softball roundup for Thursday, April 24

Walkoff single powers Arlington to comeback win.

Prep track & field roundup for Thursday, April 24

Edmonds-Woodway sweeps boys and girls dual meets.

Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips’ Landon DuPont named WHL Rookie of the Year

The 15-year-old defenseman becomes the third Everett player to win the award.

Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) skates in from of fans at Climate Pledge Arena. (Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken slash ticket prices for next season

A couple of years ago, the Seattle Kraken’s top business executives sat in an office and gazed upon a ceramic whiteboard. Workshopped ideas for sustaining… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2025
  • Rob Rossi, The Athletic
  • Kraken
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) skates in from of fans at Climate Pledge Arena. (Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips reflect on missed opportunity after strong season

Everett’s exit meetings on Wednesday create closure after second-round exit to Portland.

The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Freuddy Batista circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Vancouver Canadians at Funko Field on April 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Frogs homer twice, fall to Canadians

Although the Everett AquaSox homered twice Wednesday night, they fell 4-2 to the Vancouver Canadians at Funko Field in front of 1,263 fans.… Continue reading

Freuddy Batista circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Vancouver Canadians at Funko Field on April 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Prep girls tennis roundup for Wednesday, April 23

Edmonds-Woodway’s top three singles and third double help beat Kamiak 4-3.

Prep roundup for Wednesday, April 23

Walker’s complete-game shutout and Hahn’s 3-run homer lift Cascade to 10-0 win over Mountlake Terrace.

Monroe’s Caleb Campbell throws a pitch during the game against Everett on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Campbell throws 10 Ks in Monroe baseball’s Senior Night win

The junior allowed just four hits in a 4-0 shutout over the visiting Seagulls.

Monroe’s Caleb Campbell throws a pitch during the game against Everett on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seahawks GM sees ‘lazy narrative’ about offensive line

Do the Seahawks need to address their offensive line in this draft? Yes. But that’s also “a lazy narrative,” John Schneider says. Three days before… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silver-whiplash: Everett falls to Winterhawks in Game 7

Portland scores twice in 30 seconds to pull ahead and win 4-2 in Game 7 of the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)