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Meadowdale boys, Jackson girls pick up basketball wins Friday.

Prep roundup for Friday, Dec. 5: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results…

 

Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) pulls down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12), who threw a pick-six on the play during a game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

DeMarcus Lawrence has made Seahawks’ D-line dominant

DeMarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams have been in the NFL, combined, for…

  • Dec 5, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat blocks a shot by Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh during the 3A district loser-out playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish knocks off Lake Stevens at home

Deyton Wheat and Hudson Smith star as the Panthers picked up a close win on Thursday night.

 

State football championship preview: Experts pick winners

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

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling picks up statement win

The Tomahawks drop just one bout against Lakewood on Thursday night.

Jackson notches multiple state-qualifying times

The Timberwolves hit their marks in the 200 medley relay and 100 breaststroke on Thursday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy aims to complete dream season with state title

The Wildcats football team faces legendary Tumwater in the Class 2A championship game Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Julian Love returns to practice

It’s been three months, but is the Seahawks’ starting secondary about to get whole? The team designated Julian Love to practice from injured reserve on… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football dialing up for state championship game

The Vikings will play for third 4A title in four years against Sumner on Saturday.

Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood girls basketball escapes with win at Arlington

Eagles’ missed free throws, Wortham’s go-ahead jumper lift Spartans to 37-36 win on Wednesday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a three point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy girls open season with solid win over Snohomish

Brooke Blachly hits five 3-pointers Wednesday to kick off an anticipated senior campaign.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a three point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Leonard Williams (99) and Byron Murphy II (91) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate during the third quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Jane Gershovich / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Seahawks’ Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy might be the NFL’s best DT duo

Life as an NFL interior defensive lineman requires doing the dirty work so others can make plays that show up in a traditional… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Leonard Williams (99) and Byron Murphy II (91) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate during the third quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Jane Gershovich / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl drives the ball down against Edmonds-Woodway junior DJ Karl in the Bearcats’ 61-56 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys top Jackson on opening night

Glacier Peak girls, Edmonds-Woodways boys among Tuesday’s winners.

Monroe sophomore Isaiah Kiehl drives the ball down against Edmonds-Woodway junior DJ Karl in the Bearcats’ 61-56 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens basketball hosts Australian cultural exchange

The Vikings boys and girls share court and candies with Mount Gambier’s Tenison Woods on Tuesday.

Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll's first year with the Las Vegas Raiders has not gone well. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Could Pete Carroll be one-and-done with the Raiders?

The firing of Chip Kelly as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator precipitated eyebrow-raising reports from NFL Network insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Prepare to read… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2025
  • Mike Sando, The Athletic
  • Football
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll's first year with the Las Vegas Raiders has not gone well. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025.

Seahawks hope to get Love back soon

Julian Love’s work to get back from injury might pay off this week. Or, it might not. Again. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald on Monday was… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings in a game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Nick Emmanwori makes plays everywhere for Seahawks

The rookie safety lines up in many different spots for Seattle’s dominant defense.

  • Dec 2, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings in a game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Tips Week in Review: Everett bookends Thanksgiving with home wins

The Silvertips defeat Regina and Swift Current, but fall to Vancouver on Saturday.

Arlington girls use big second half to knock off Panthers

Sophomore standouts lead Glacier Peak past Shorecrest.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 23-29

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 23-29. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading