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Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens No. 1 in media and coaches football polls

Glacier Peak falls out of AP rankings despite win.

 

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Frog Lazaro Montes Named Northwest League MVP

For the second straight year, Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes has been named…

 

Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates after a sack against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

Leonard Williams pushes Byron Murphy’s Seahawks breakout

Byron Murphy cut it all off. His prodigious hair is all gone.…

  • Sep 18, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Washington Huskies football players celebrate after winning the Apple Cup at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.  (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)

The Apple Cup faces uncertain future beyond 2028

College football’s changing landscape puts the UW-WSU football rivalry in question.

  • Sep 18, 2025
  • Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group, Tribune News Services
  • FootballHuskies
Washington Huskies football players celebrate after winning the Apple Cup at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.  (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)
Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Experts make their Week 3 predictions

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

Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Sept. 17

Lynnwood volleyball wins in straight sets.

Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez (44) after his 50th homer during the 2025 season. (Steph Chambers / Getting Images / The Athletic)

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh passing icons during historic season

Seattle catcher’s teammates, Mariners brass reflect on all-time season.

  • Sep 17, 2025
  • Jayson Stark, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez (44) after his 50th homer during the 2025 season. (Steph Chambers / Getting Images / The Athletic)
The Seattle Storm huddle before Game 2 of their WNBA Playoffs first round series with the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Storm rally to force decisive Game 3, snap Aces’ streak

Seattle mounted a late run to keep its season alive in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs first round.

  • Sep 17, 2025
  • Callie Fin, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Tribune News Services
  • basketballStorm
The Seattle Storm huddle before Game 2 of their WNBA Playoffs first round series with the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Prep girls swimming roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 16

Stanwood’s Plano, de Vera each win two individual events and two relays against Archbishop Murphy.

Prep volleyball roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 16

King’s volleyball edges Overlake 3-2 for first league win.

Prep Soccer

Prep girls soccer roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 16

Shorecrest goalie McNeil posts shutout, tallies assist in 2-0 win against Archbishop Murphy.

Prep Soccer
Lake Stevens High School graduate Taylor Roe competes for Oklahoma State University at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University)

Taylor Roe represents U.S. at World Athletics Championships

Former Lake Stevens track star Taylor Roe placed 18th in the women’s 10,000-meter in Tokyo on Sunday.

Lake Stevens High School graduate Taylor Roe competes for Oklahoma State University at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University)
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon celebrates after a play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Devon Witherspoon could return Sunday

Their coach calls playing without practicing all week “a dangerous game.” It’s one the Seahawks are willing to play with Devon Witherspoon. The two-time Pro… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon celebrates after a play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Prep volleyball roundup for Monday, Sept. 15:

Archbishop Murphy dominates to start season 3-0.

Archbishop Murphy sophomore setter/pin hitter Teuila Halalilo hits the ball in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Monday, Sept. 15

Stanwood boys tennis puts together a flawless meet to move to 4-2.

Everett senior Jammy Thomas positions herself under the ball during the Seagulls' 3-1 win against Glacier Peak at Everett High School on Sept. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett senior Jammy Thomas positions herself under the ball during the Seagulls' 3-1 win against Glacier Peak at Everett High School on Sept. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, left, with defenseman Jakob Chychrun in November. (John McDonnell / For The Washington Post)

Capitals assistant Mitch Love on leave amid NHL investigation

The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending the results of an investigation by the NHL, the team announced Sunday afternoon. Washington’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 15, 2025
  • Bailey Johnson, The Washington Post
  • Hockey
Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, left, with defenseman Jakob Chychrun in November. (John McDonnell / For The Washington Post)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 7-13. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading