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Arlington’s Samara Morrow looks to cut to the basket against Stanwood on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arlington girls rally past rival Stanwood in key league showdown

Standout senior Jenna Villa pours in 29 points and the Eagles ride a third-quarter surge to victory.

Arlington’s Samara Morrow looks to cut to the basket against Stanwood on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Archbishop Murphy names Cronin new head football coach

The Everett High School alum was the head coach at Cascade from 2012-13 and most recently was an assistant coach at O’Dea.

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Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshuan Connor leaps to make a layup during the game against Everett on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stingy defense powers Terrace boys past Everett

The Hawks surrender just 15 points in the first half and earn a key Wesco 3A/2A victory.

Mountlake Terrace’s Rayshuan Connor leaps to make a layup during the game against Everett on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett’s Mylie Wugemgeg comes down with a rebound and looks to dribble up the court against Lynnwood on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Norm Lowery Gymnasium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep notebook: A look at Wesco basketball races at midpoint of league play

Plus, Arlington and Monroe girls hoops standouts nominated for McDonald’s All-American Games, and Lakewood cheer team set to compete at nationals.

Everett’s Mylie Wugemgeg comes down with a rebound and looks to dribble up the court against Lynnwood on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Norm Lowery Gymnasium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford spins away from a defender before shooting the ball against Snohomish on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood girls top Snohomish in Wesco 3A/2A play

Vivienne Berrett scores 28 points and the Spartans ride a big second quarter to victory.

Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford spins away from a defender before shooting the ball against Snohomish on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley competes in the 100 yard butterfly during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys swim and dive: Athletes and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top returning high school boys swimmers, divers and teams this winter.

Lake Stevens’ Garrett Chesley competes in the 100 yard butterfly during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mariner players react to beating Jackson after the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mariner outlasts Jackson in tight Wesco 4A battle

Marauders senior Jailin Johnson hits the game-winning free throws in the final seconds and pours in a game-high 32 points.

Mariner players react to beating Jackson after the game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson's Sylas Williams drives with Woodinville's Jamison Atwood defending at Jackson High School Wednesday evening in Mill Creek, Washington on January 5, 2022. The Timberwolves won 76-57. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Sylas Williams drives with Woodinville's Jamison Atwood defending at Jackson High School Wednesday evening in Mill Creek, Washington on January 5, 2022. The Timberwolves won 76-57. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford splits the defense on her way to the basket against Snohomish Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep girls basketball: Season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and storylines to watch for the local high school girls basketball leagues this season.

Stanwood’s Chloe Santeford splits the defense on her way to the basket against Snohomish Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys basketball: Season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and storylines to watch for the local high school boys basketball leagues this season.

A gang of Lake Stevens defenders stop Xe'Ree Alexander against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Notebook: Defense shines in Lake Stevens’ championship game victory

The Vikings set the tone with an early interception and seal the game with key defensive stands.

A gang of Lake Stevens defenders stop Xe'Ree Alexander against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Top row (left-right): Kamiak’s Bella Hasan, Monroe’s Adria Lincoln, Jackson’s Sylas Williams. Middle row (left-right): Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett, Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann. Bottom row (left-right): Arlington’s Jenna Villa, Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones. (Herald photos)

Top returning prep basketball players in Snohomish County

A look at some of the area’s premier hoopsters as the season gets underway.

Top row (left-right): Kamiak’s Bella Hasan, Monroe’s Adria Lincoln, Jackson’s Sylas Williams. Middle row (left-right): Stanwood’s Vivienne Berrett, Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann. Bottom row (left-right): Arlington’s Jenna Villa, Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones. (Herald photos)
Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner is tackled while running the ball during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood’s playoff run ends with loss to O’Dea in quarterfinals

Star running back Jason Brown scores five touchdowns as the powerhouse Fighting Irish fend off the Spartans 42-21.

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner is tackled while running the ball during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Leyton Martin is tackled by multiple Stanwood players during the Stilly Cup on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Without fanfare, Stanwood’s defense has been rock solid

The Spartans’ potent offense may grab the headlines, but the defense has been stout and has come up big in crucial moments.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin is tackled by multiple Stanwood players during the Stilly Cup on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Carson Beckt sheds one of a few would-be tackles on his way to a 52-yard touchdown against Ferndale Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

3A state quarterfinal preview: Stanwood vs. O’Dea

The upstart Spartans travel south to take on perennial state powerhouse O’Dea.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt sheds one of a few would-be tackles on his way to a 52-yard touchdown against Ferndale Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish senior Liviya Harrison celebrates a point in the fifth set of the Panthers' win over Ferndale in a 3A District 1 Tournament semifinal match on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Katie Webber / For The Herald)

A look at local teams competing at state volleyball tournaments this week

Lake Stevens, Jackson, Snohomish, Meadowdale, Lynnwood and Monroe open tournament play this week.

Snohomish senior Liviya Harrison celebrates a point in the fifth set of the Panthers' win over Ferndale in a 3A District 1 Tournament semifinal match on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Katie Webber / For The Herald)
Monroe’s Eli Miller stiff arms a defender while being pushed out of bounds during a playoff matchup against Lincoln High on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe’s season ends with state loss to talented Lincoln

The Bearcats struggle to contain star Abes quarterback Gabarri Johnson in a 49-16 loss in the opening round.

Monroe’s Eli Miller stiff arms a defender while being pushed out of bounds during a playoff matchup against Lincoln High on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe sophomore Aiden Boldt celebrates after Monroe recovers a Liberty fumble on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Katie Webber / The Herald)

A look at local prep football first-round state playoff games

Lake Stevens, Stanwood and Monroe are the final three teams left representing Snohomish County.

Monroe sophomore Aiden Boldt celebrates after Monroe recovers a Liberty fumble on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Katie Webber / The Herald)
The South Whidbey swim relay team practice their relay handoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

South Whidbey swimmers overcome long days to reach state meet

The quartet endures almost daily ferry rides after school, and sometimes before, to compete with Kamiak in a co-op program.

The South Whidbey swim relay team practice their relay handoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kaleb Adams reaches out for a pass during the Stilly Cup against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A look at local prep football Week 10 winner-to-state games

It’s win-or-go-home time for high school squads across the state.

Arlington’s Kaleb Adams reaches out for a pass during the Stilly Cup against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)