Boys basketball

Glacier Peak junior Josiah Lee gets the ball up the court against Jackson on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Associated Press high school boys basketball poll for Jan. 24

Four local teams receive top-10 rankings, while two others receive votes.

Glacier Peak junior Josiah Lee gets the ball up the court against Jackson on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Cedarcrest boys top Marysville Getchell in Wesco 3A/2A league bout

Jack Leblanc scores 27 points as Red Wolves control the boards en route to 71-57 win.

Cedarcrest’s Adam Rawlings holds up a three after recording an assist against Marysville Getchell on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson boys top unbeaten Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A showdown

The Timberwolves use a smothering defensive effort to build an early lead and hold on for a 58-49 win.

Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake’s Zaveon Jones looks for an open teammate during the 3A quarterfinal game against O’Dea on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County prep boys basketball: 2023-24 season preview

Coaches polls, favorites, contenders and storylines to watch for the local high school boys basketball leagues this season.

Mountlake’s Zaveon Jones looks for an open teammate during the 3A quarterfinal game against O’Dea on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Wyatt Harris (4) moves witht the ball during a boys basketball game between Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Getchell at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-56. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace boys use late surge to top Getchell

Zaveon Jones scores 30 points and Rayshaun Connor makes the go-ahead bucket for 58-56 win.

Marysville Getchell’s Wyatt Harris (4) moves witht the ball during a boys basketball game between Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Getchell at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-56. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jackson’s Trey Hawkins drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Jackson boys top Arlington in season opener

Drew Pepin, Ryan Mcferran and Trey Hawkins key the win for the Timberwolves.

Jackson’s Trey Hawkins drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett 3on3 tournament in downtown Everett, Washington on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Run it back: Everett 3on3 puts on show as it continues to grow

The second edition of the basketball extravaganza took over the streets of downtown Everett this past weekend.

The Everett 3on3 tournament in downtown Everett, Washington on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy.

Archbishop Murphy tabs Joe Hardy as new boys basketball coach

The former Ingraham head coach takes over for Riley Bettinger after the Wildcats went 8-12 last season.

Archbishop Murphy.
Pictured from left, Zaveon Jones of Mountlake Terrace, Sylas Williams of Jackson, Josiah Pierre of Kamiak and David Zachman of Arlington, along with Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann and Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield, both not pictured, are the boys 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, cat Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 All-Area boys basketball teams

A look at the top prep boys basketball players in the area from the 2022-23 season.

Pictured from left, Zaveon Jones of Mountlake Terrace, Sylas Williams of Jackson, Josiah Pierre of Kamiak and David Zachman of Arlington, along with Shorecrest’s Parker Baumann and Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield, both not pictured, are the boys 2022-23 All-Area basketball team. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, cat Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson senior Sylas Williams is the 2022-23 Player of the Year. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Boys Basketball Players of the Year: Sylas Williams

The Jackson forward averaged 23 points and 14 rebounds per game during a dominant senior season.

Jackson senior Sylas Williams is the 2022-23 Player of the Year. Photographed on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson’s Sylas Williams (5) shoots the ball during a game between Lake Stevens and Jackson at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Jackson Timberwolves won, 87-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Locals selected for all-state basketball games

Four boys and four girls are set to compete in games this Saturday.

Jackson’s Sylas Williams (5) shoots the ball during a game between Lake Stevens and Jackson at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Jackson Timberwolves won, 87-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Bella Hasad hits an acrobatic layup in the final moments of a game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Winter 2022-23 All-Wesco teams

Athletes honored in basketball, wrestling and boys swim and dive.

Kamiak’s Bella Hasad hits an acrobatic layup in the final moments of a game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest (blue jerseys) takes on Garfield in a boys 3A state quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys mount late rally, fall to No. 2 Garfield

The No. 16 Scots cut a 21-point deficit to seven late in the fourth, but lose to the Bulldogs 71-60 in the 3A quarterfinals.

Shorecrest (blue jerseys) takes on Garfield in a boys 3A state quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Mountlake’s Chris Meegan grimaces in response to a foul call during the 3A quarterfinal game against O’Dea on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Terrace boys’ comeback bid falls just short in loss to O’Dea

The Hawks rally from down 20-8 early to have a shot to win, but fall 54-52 in the 3A state quarterfinals.

Mountlake’s Chris Meegan grimaces in response to a foul call during the 3A quarterfinal game against O’Dea on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest's Adarrius Hilliard (24) defends a shot by Rainier Beach's Darius Wilcher (10) during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys pull off upset, thump Rainier Beach

The No. 16 Scots ride a 25-6 run in the third to a 69-44 win over the No. 8 Vikings and advance to the 3A state quarterfinals.

Shorecrest's Adarrius Hilliard (24) defends a shot by Rainier Beach's Darius Wilcher (10) during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)
Arlington's Leyton Martin (right) brings the ball up court against Auburn's Tyrell Nichols during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

Arlington boys’ upset bid falls short in loss to Auburn

The Eagles carry the lead into the final quarter against the defending 3A state champs, but lose 52-41 to end their season.

Arlington's Leyton Martin (right) brings the ball up court against Auburn's Tyrell Nichols during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Logan Tews (21) moves with the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Mountlake Terrace and North Thurston at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-53. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Terrace boys edge North Thurston, reach 3A quarterfinals

The balanced Hawks make key plays on offense and defense and beat the Rams 58-53 to set up a matchup with O’Dea on Thursday.

Mountlake Terrace’s Logan Tews (21) moves with the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Mountlake Terrace and North Thurston at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Mountlake Terrace won, 58-53. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mariner’s Jailin Johnson (2) fights to shoot the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Gonzaga Prep and Mariner at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Marauders fell, 79-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mariner boys can’t overcome slow start in loss to Gonzaga Prep

The Marauders fall behind early and suffer a season-ending 79-69 loss to the Bullpups in the 4A state round of 12.

Mariner’s Jailin Johnson (2) fights to shoot the ball during a 3A boys game in the Hardwood Classic between Gonzaga Prep and Mariner at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Marauders fell, 79-69. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep notebook: Locals named to all-state girls soccer teams

Plus, Granite Falls and Sultan winter athletes honored by Emerald Sound Conference, and Lake Stevens football coaches recognized.

Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington’s Leyton Martin (23) shoots the ball during a game between the Arlington Eagles and Walla Walla Blue Devils at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Arlington won, 68-57. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Arlington boys top Walla Walla, punch ticket to Tacoma Dome

The Eagles use a balanced effort to secure a 68-57 victory and their first trip to the Tacoma Dome since 2013.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin (23) shoots the ball during a game between the Arlington Eagles and Walla Walla Blue Devils at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Arlington won, 68-57. (Annie Barker / The Herald)