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Dave Boling: Gonzaga hits jackpot against Alabama in Las Vegas

The Zags looked like a million bucks Monday night.…

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Dave Boling, The Spokesman-Review, Tribune News Services
  • basketball

 

Tips Week in Review: Everett extends point streak to four games

The Silvertips top Kelowna 6-3 on Friday in their lone game of the week.

 

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba maintains historic pace in Seahawks win

The Tennessee Titans deserve credit. They came into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with the right mindset: Stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba. But… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (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)
Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Glacier Peak football falls to Sumner in 4A quarterfinals

The Grizzlies’ comeback effort against the defending champs comes up short in 34-17 loss on Saturday.

Glacier Peak sophomore Oliver Setterberg (11) looks downfield for a pass during the Grizzlies' 34-17 loss to Sumner in the WIAA 4A State quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football tops Sehome in 2A quarterfinals

The Wildcats fend off the Mariners’ passing attack after Gabalis’ pick-six in 52-20 win on Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore Ryder Sandstrom takes the ball upfield during the Wildcats' 52-20 win against Sehome in the WIAA 2A State quarterfinals at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 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)

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)
The Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson follows through on a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago. (Daniel Lippitt / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners to retire Randy Johnson’s number in May

A big honor is coming for “The Big Unit.” The Seattle Mariners are set to officially retire Randy Johnson’s number 51 during a… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson follows through on a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago. (Daniel Lippitt / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

State football quarterfinal preview: Experts pick winners

Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s response to last week’s off game at Los Angeles is a major key to the rest of the team’s season. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold’s response to bad game is key to Seahawks season

Sam Darnold’s steady, unchanged demeanor — during good times and bad — has impressed his teammates in the quarterback’s Seahawks debut season.

  • Nov 21, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s response to last week’s off game at Los Angeles is a major key to the rest of the team’s season. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Mariners land on ESPN in MLB new media deal

Major League Baseball announced its new TV deals with NBC, Netflix and ESPN on Wednesday, restructuring its broadcast future. ESPN will also have in-market rights… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Andrew Marchand, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Kenneth Walker may see increased Seahawks running role

The Kenneth Walker-Zach Charbonnet job share may be ending. Or at least tilting. Back towards Walker being the lead back. Coach Mike Macdonald said coming… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
The Everett AquaSox announced promotions and staff additions for the 2026 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox announce front office promotions and additions

The Everett AquaSox Baseball Club announced Wednesday an internal promotion and several staff additions ahead of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season. “I’m… Continue reading

The Everett AquaSox announced promotions and staff additions for the 2026 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)
Arlington junior Ramon Little (right) runs alongside Stanwood's Max Grennell during the WIAA Cross Country State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. Little won the ambulatory championship in 12:29.2 on the 2.1-mile course, while Grennell competed as a partner in the unified race, which happened concurrently with the ambulatory race. (Photo courtesy Krissy Kolbeck / Arlington Cross Country / WIAA).

The Ramon Way: Arlington runner wins state title

Little becomes Arlington’s first prep state cross country champion in ambulatory race.

Arlington junior Ramon Little (right) runs alongside Stanwood's Max Grennell during the WIAA Cross Country State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. Little won the ambulatory championship in 12:29.2 on the 2.1-mile course, while Grennell competed as a partner in the unified race, which happened concurrently with the ambulatory race. (Photo courtesy Krissy Kolbeck / Arlington Cross Country / WIAA).
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold prepares for a play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold flops in his biggest Seahawks game yet

Four interceptions key LA’s 21-19 win over Seattle.

  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Greg Bell, The New Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold prepares for a play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Mariners acquire RHP Alex Hoppe from Boston Red Sox

Reliever Tyler Saucedo designated for assignment.

Jorge Polanco had a resurgent season for the Mariners in 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Will the Mariners re-sign Jorge Polanco?

The beauty of the Seattle Mariners is that they need not rely solely on free agents such as first baseman Josh Naylor, whom they re-signed… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2025
  • Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Jorge Polanco had a resurgent season for the Mariners in 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 9-15

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 9-15. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading