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Glacier Peak’s Connor Aney reaches around his opponent's back during the 4A boys 285-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Thrice is nice: Aney, Haines win 3rd state titles

Two area boys take state for third time at Mat Classic XXXVI.

Glacier Peak’s Connor Aney reaches around his opponent's back during the 4A boys 285-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett’s Mia Cienga gets control of her opponent's foot during the 190-pound 3A girls championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett’s Mia Cienega caps undefeated season with Mat Classic title

The junior wins the Girls 3A 190 championship at Mat Classic XXXVI after two prior finals losses.

Everett’s Mia Cienga gets control of her opponent's foot during the 190-pound 3A girls championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua reacts to beating Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep basketball roundup for Thursday, Feb. 20

Lake Stevens girls earn state spot.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua reacts to beating Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) tackles San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery (23) in the Seahawks' 20-17 victory over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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The Seahawks want Ernest Jones, and he wants to stay. What might a new contract look like?

Middle linebacker Ernest Jones IV transformed the Seattle Seahawks’ defense midway through the 2024 season. Now the team must pay to keep him around in… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) tackles San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery (23) in the Seahawks' 20-17 victory over the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Mark Few praises Gonzaga for building ‘harder outer shell’

By the time Nolan Hickman raised up for a corner 3-pointer with 26 seconds remaining in the first half, deflating Washington State’s crowd… Continue reading

Edmonds-Woodway’s Ever Yamada and Meadowdale’s Jamier Perry fight for hand positions during the 175-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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22 local wrestlers make it to Mat Classic XXXVI semifinals.

TACOMA—Twenty-two local boys and girls Class 3A and 4A high school wrestlers advanced to the semifinals at Mat Classic XXXVI Thursday at the Tacoma Dome.… Continue reading

Edmonds-Woodway’s Ever Yamada and Meadowdale’s Jamier Perry fight for hand positions during the 175-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Team USA's Auston Matthews (34) tries to put the puck in past Canada's Cale Makar (8) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game at TD Garden on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribune News Services)
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Canada beats Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off Title

The grudge match featured tension, jingoism and hockey at its best.

  • Feb 21, 2025
  • Barry Svrluga, The Washington Post
  • Hockey
Team USA's Auston Matthews (34) tries to put the puck in past Canada's Cale Makar (8) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game at TD Garden on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribune News Services)
Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak girls pull away late, secure state berth

Samantha Thoma’s 19 rebounds kept the Grizzlies in control during a back-and-forth 64-49 win.

Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners smiles after scoring off a double by teammate Cal Raleigh during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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How Edgar Martinez has helped unlock Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez

The last six weeks of success and solid baseball couldn’t save the Mariners from watching the MLB playoffs for a second straight… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2025
  • By Ryan Divish The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners smiles after scoring off a double by teammate Cal Raleigh during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
A Seattle Sonics fan holds a sign before the Rain City Showcase in a preseason NBA game between the LA Clippers and the Utah Jazz at Climate Pledge Arena on Oct. 10, 2023, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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Seattle mayor teases Sonics return

‘Just kidding,’ Harrell pulls out basketball during State of City address.

A Seattle Sonics fan holds a sign before the Rain City Showcase in a preseason NBA game between the LA Clippers and the Utah Jazz at Climate Pledge Arena on Oct. 10, 2023, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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Gonzaga blows out WSU

Cougs left searching for answers to familiar problems.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a layup during the 3A district semifinal game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Hiatt’s halftime buzzer-beater rallies Edmonds-Woodway

The Warriors cruises to a 67-37 blowout against Shorewood in the District 1 3A semifinals.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Cam Hiatt makes a layup during the 3A district semifinal game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep basketball roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Lakewood boys stun Lynden, Getchell keeps state hopes alive.

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Jim Moore: New M’s TV analyst Angie Mentink will silence the doubters

Angie Mentink steps in broadcast booth to fill void left by Dave Sims’ departure.

  • Feb 19, 2025
  • Jim Moore, The News Tribune
  • Mariners
The Shorewood bench reacts to 3-point shot during the 3A district playoff game against Shorecrest on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep girls basketball roundup for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Meadowdale, Shorewood keep state hopes alive.

The Shorewood bench reacts to 3-point shot during the 3A district playoff game against Shorecrest on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tulalip Heritage’s JJ Gray makes a layup during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Hawks beat ‘brothers from the south’ to earn state bid.

Tulalip Heritage wins Tri-District game, pride against Muckleshoot Tribal School.

Tulalip Heritage’s JJ Gray makes a layup during the winner-to-state playoff game against Muckleshoot Tribal School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
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Arlington’s Tre Haines embraces pressure on path for glory

The two-time state wrestling champion will aim to ‘3-peat’ at Mat Classic XXXVI this weekend.

Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham (2) lunges toward the basket past several Monroe defenders to attempt an underhand layup in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. Wortham scored 33 points in the 59-41 win for the Spartans, eclipsing 1,000 career points. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Wortham hits 1,000 career points, leads Stanwood to state

A 33-point outing led to a 59-41 win against Monroe in the Girls 3A District 1 semifinals.

Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham (2) lunges toward the basket past several Monroe defenders to attempt an underhand layup in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. Wortham scored 33 points in the 59-41 win for the Spartans, eclipsing 1,000 career points. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Shorecrest senior Cassie Chesnut attempts a free throw in the Scots' 47-23 win against Snohomish in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Shorecrest girls basketball upsets Snohomish in District 1 3A semis

An 18-0 third-quarter run allows Scots to blow by top-seeded Panthers 47-23.

Shorecrest senior Cassie Chesnut attempts a free throw in the Scots' 47-23 win against Snohomish in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep boys basketball roundup for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Arlington, GP punch state tickets.

The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)