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Seahawks D-line, locker room could use more Jarran Reed

The free-agent defensive tackle became a leader during the 2024 season.

  • Feb 27, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks

 

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald (left) stands next to assistant head coach Leslie Frazier during a practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

NFLPA survey: Players rank Seahawks coach tops

Owner contributions, tubs need improvment, survey says.

  • Feb 27, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks

 

State playoff basketball schedule

Eighteen area high school basketball teams qualified for the state playoffs this season. Here’s what’s on tap for this weekend: GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb. 25… Continue reading

Jackson High School freshman swimmer Syunta Lee holds up the plaque from his second win at the Class 4A state meet at King County Aquatic Center Center on Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Barrett)

Jackson freshman sets record at state swim meet

Syunta Lee wins two events, dominates the 200 individual medley.

Jackson High School freshman swimmer Syunta Lee holds up the plaque from his second win at the Class 4A state meet at King County Aquatic Center Center on Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Barrett)

Kraken road trip ends with ‘embarrassing’ blowout loss

Joey Daccord received zero help to commemorate the 100th appearance in goal in his Kraken career. Instead, Daccord’s memory of hitting the… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2025
  • By Tim Booth The Seattle Times
  • Kraken

Spark from freshman lifts Gonzaga

Santa Clara’s eighth 3-pointer rattled into the basket with just under nine minutes remaining in the first half. Graham Ike’s second… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks ‘expect’ Geno Smith to be their QB in ’25

General manager and Smight representatives engaging in contract talks at NFL Combine.

  • Feb 26, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Danny O’Neil: M’s spring training is still the season of dumb hope

Mitch Garver homered on Tuesday. It was a solo shot in the third inning of the Mariners’ spring training game against the Dodgers. This was… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2025
  • Danny O’Neil, The News Tribune
  • Mariners
Members of the Snohomish state-champion 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams, from left to right, Rysen Tuomisto, Torsten Hokanson, Connor Colloton and Owen Collins stand in front of the pool at Snohomish Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy of Anita White)

Hokanson wins 50 free, leads two Snohomish relays at state

Panthers finish fourth at the Class 3A state swim meet while Shorecrest places second.

Members of the Snohomish state-champion 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams, from left to right, Rysen Tuomisto, Torsten Hokanson, Connor Colloton and Owen Collins stand in front of the pool at Snohomish Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy of Anita White)
Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut has the ball stripped by Garfield defenders during a Feb. 25, 2025 state playoff game at Shorecrest High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Shorecrest girls fall in state opening round on late run

Four-peat state champion Garfield musters a 19-3 push late to secure a 50-46 comeback win.

Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut has the ball stripped by Garfield defenders during a Feb. 25, 2025 state playoff game at Shorecrest High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz wins state title after stressful morning

The senior becomes the program’s first state wrestling champion after win at Mat Classic.

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Meadowdale defenders force a loose ball on Snohomish during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Meadowdale defenders force a loose ball on Snohomish during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

“Throw the seeds out the window:” Monroe girls roll to state

Sharpshooting from Brooklyn Krache powered the No. 7 Bearcats’ 57-48 district comeback win.

Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a 3-point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a 3-point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell senior Bubba Palacol (10) attempts to wrestle the ball from Shorecrest junior Brayden Fischer in Shorecrest's 46-44 win to qualify for a state tournament spot in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys get redemption, earn state tournament bid

After close loss in District 1 3A semis to Monroe, the Scots defeat Marysville-Getchell 46-44.

Marysville-Getchell senior Bubba Palacol (10) attempts to wrestle the ball from Shorecrest junior Brayden Fischer in Shorecrest's 46-44 win to qualify for a state tournament spot in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe ‘family’ unites to celebrate district title

Bearcats boys basketball tops Edmonds-Woodway 61-56 in the District 1 3A Championship.

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys weather storm, top Shorecrest in District semis

Isaiah Kiehl’s steal in final 20 seconds seals 48-44 win and state berth for Bearcats.

Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Stanwood senior Jazmyn Legg launches a 3-pointer in the Spartans' 57-49 win against Shorecrest in the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Stanwood senior Jazmyn Legg launches a 3-pointer in the Spartans' 57-49 win against Shorecrest in the District 1 3A Girls Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)