Archbishop Murphy High School

Archbishop Murphy’s Jackson Bonnar delivers a pitch during the season opener against Seattle Prep Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Jackson Bonnar delivers a pitch during the season opener against Seattle Prep Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon (16) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

Murphy alum Gordon does work at NFL combine

The former Washington defensive back clocks a 4.52 40-yard dash.

Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon (16) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
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Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Murphy alum Lucas blazes at NFL combine

The Washington State offensive lineman posts some of the top times in his group on Friday.

Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon (2) in action against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Can UW’s McDuffie, Gordon break into 1st round of draft?

The Huskies have a history of producing quality NFL defensive backs, but most have been picked in the 2nd round.

Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon (2) in action against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Archbishop Murphy girls lose to Prosser in quarterfinals

The Wildcats can’t keep up in the second half and fall 59-36 to the Mustangs.

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Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas takes the ball across the half court line against Eastlake Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Baylor Thomas takes the ball across the half court line against Eastlake Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during a Class 4A regional matchup at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin drives the baseline with Mountlake Terrace’s Cameron Dunn defending Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Snohomish’s Ella Gallatin drives the baseline with Mountlake Terrace’s Cameron Dunn defending Saturday afternoon at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
Jensen Elsemore, of Jackson, competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson boys swim earns program-best 3rd-place team trophy

No local swimmers capture titles, but the T-wolves put together a strong showing for their best finish in program history.

Jensen Elsemore, of Jackson, competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the WIAA 4A Boys Swimming Championship on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon on the sideline against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Archbishop Murphy alum Gordon declares for NFL draft

The UW defensive back was named to the All-Pac-12 first team in December after a stellar 2021 season.

Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon on the sideline against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Jordyn Latta, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our All-Area girls soccer player of the year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Jordyn Latta

The senior striker helped lead Archbishop Murphy to the 2A state title and a perfect 23-0 season.

Jordyn Latta, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our All-Area girls soccer player of the year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Allie Williams, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our November athlete of the month. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

November Athlete of the Month: Archbishop Murphy’s Allie Williams

The senior goalkeeper was an “unsung hero” in the Wildcats’ run to a perfect season and 2A state title.

Allie Williams, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our November athlete of the month. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas prepares to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Murphy alum Lucas opts out of WSU’s bowl game

The standout tackle joins RB Max Borghi and CB Jaylen Watson in deciding to skip the postseason.

Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas prepares to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford swimmer Jon Cook, a Jackson High School graduate, competes during a meet against Utah in 2018 at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, Calif. (John Todd / ISI Photos)

Community roundup: Jackson grad competes on world stage

Plus, Kamiak alum Hamilton named an All-American, Murphy alum Sullivan set to play for a national football title and more

Stanford swimmer Jon Cook, a Jackson High School graduate, competes during a meet against Utah in 2018 at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, Calif. (John Todd / ISI Photos)
Washington State offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (left) and Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon (right) are both Archbishop Murphy graduates. (Associated Press)

Murphy grads Lucas, Gordon named to All-Pac-12 1st team

Abraham Lucas, a senior OT for WSU, and Kyler Gordon, a redshirt junior DB for UW, were honored by the conference Tuesday.

Washington State offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (left) and Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon (right) are both Archbishop Murphy graduates. (Associated Press)
North Carolina's Mason Phillips (top), a Stanwood High School alum, claimed the 149-pound championship at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club Open held Nov. 14 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Blake Clifton/UNC Athletics)
North Carolina's Mason Phillips (top), a Stanwood High School alum, claimed the 149-pound championship at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club Open held Nov. 14 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Blake Clifton/UNC Athletics)
Archbishop Murphy celebrates winning the 2A state championship at Shoreline Stadium on November 20, 2021. The Wildcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy girls cap perfect season with 2A state title

The Wildcats beat Hockinson 2-0 in the title game and finish the season with a perfect 23-0 record.

Archbishop Murphy celebrates winning the 2A state championship at Shoreline Stadium on November 20, 2021. The Wildcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy celebrates a goal by Archbishop Murphy's Jordyn Latta  in the second half Friday night at Shoreline Stadium on November 19, 2021. The Wildcats advance to the state championships with the 2-1 win over the Rapids. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy rallies into girls soccer state title tilt

Jordyn Latta scores twice as the Wildcats, who hadn’t trailed all season, advanced to face Hockinson.

Archbishop Murphy celebrates a goal by Archbishop Murphy's Jordyn Latta  in the second half Friday night at Shoreline Stadium on November 19, 2021. The Wildcats advance to the state championships with the 2-1 win over the Rapids. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's Maddy Stivers kicks the ball loose from Archbishop Murphy's Taylor Campbell at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A look at Archbishop Murphy’s 2A state girls soccer semifinal

The Wildcats take on Columbia River on Friday night with a berth in the state title game at stake.

Arlington's Maddy Stivers kicks the ball loose from Archbishop Murphy's Taylor Campbell at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)