Football

Wolfpack dramatic comeback beats Oregon for AF1 win

Washington overcomes 22-0 halftime deficit to beat Lightning 35-28.

 

Southwest Kansas Storm quarterback Jalen Morton (7) bulls his way into the end zone on fourth down in the first quarter of the Washington Wolfpack's 63-33 loss at Angel of the Winds Arena on March 16, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Wolfpack woeful in AF1 opener

Everett’s Arena Football One team fall 63-33 to SW Kansas.

 

Washington Wolfpack quarterback Joe Hess throws a pass during the Arena Football One team's practice at Snohomish Sports Dome on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Everett’s Arena Football One team opens Sunday

The Washington Wolfpack, playing in the rebranded AF1, has high expectations.

 

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase drops back during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sunday’s AF1 Washington Wolfpack game to be televised

The Everett-based Arena Football One team readies for Sunday’s season opener.

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase drops back during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood High School football coach Jeff Scoma talks with the referees during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Stanwood football coach lands new Gig

Jeff Scoma, who resigned midseason in 2024, will coach Gig Harbor H.S. next season.

Stanwood High School football coach Jeff Scoma talks with the referees during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) smiles as head coach Nick Sirianni holds up the Lombardi trophy after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Eagles overwhelm Chiefs to win the Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles perhaps did not vanquish the Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL dynasty for good. But they emphatically placed it on pause… Continue reading

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) smiles as head coach Nick Sirianni holds up the Lombardi trophy after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field on Dec. 31, 2023, in Seattle. (Jane Gershovich / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Pete Carroll is back…in black

Former Seahawks leader becomes Las Vegas Raiders coach

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field on Dec. 31, 2023, in Seattle. (Jane Gershovich / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

WSU adds five prep recruits

Roster transformation begins to take shape for Cougs.

Kamiak’s T’Andre Waverly catches a pass for a portrait during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak’s T’Andre Waverly catches a pass for a portrait during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the 2025 CFP National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, January 20, 2025. (David Petkiewicz, Tribune News Services)

Ohio State’s wild ride ends with national championship

Buckeyes dominate first 12-team college football playoff.

Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the 2025 CFP National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, January 20, 2025. (David Petkiewicz, Tribune News Services)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) waves his hands up in attempt to pump up the crowd in the fourth quarter during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Emily Curiel / ecuriel@kcstar.com / Tribune News Services)

The NFL is down to its final four teams

Who has the best chance to win the Super Bowl?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) waves his hands up in attempt to pump up the crowd in the fourth quarter during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Emily Curiel / ecuriel@kcstar.com / Tribune News Services)

Former WSU WR Jamire Calvin loses aunt, home in LA fires

Jamire Calvin’s heart dropped when he got the phone call. It was last Wednesday morning and Calvin found himself in the Pasadena Courtyard… Continue reading

Dave Boling: Jimmy Rogers is the next man up in Pullman

New Cougars football coach can already see what WSU football is all about.

WSU hires running backs coach Robbie Rouse

Cougars sign two more South Dakota State transfers and add another HS commit.

Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Syracuse Orange linebacker Anwar Sparrow (12) and defensive lineman Denis Jaquez Jr. (11) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (Scott Schild / sschild@syracuse.com / Tribunes News Services)

WSU QB reportedly withdraws from transfer portal

Zevi Eckhaus, who started the Holiday Bowl, is fifth Cougar to pull out of portal.

Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Syracuse Orange linebacker Anwar Sparrow (12) and defensive lineman Denis Jaquez Jr. (11) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (Scott Schild / sschild@syracuse.com / Tribunes News Services)

WSU hiring Jackrabbits’ Jimmy Rogers as next head football coach

The South Dakota State coach went 27-3 the past two seasons.

LB Buddah Al-Uqdah announces transfer from WSU to UW

Linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah is taking his talents across the state. The former Washington State linebacker is transferring to rival Washington, he announced… Continue reading

Zevi Eckhaus prepares to fill Mateer’s WSU QB cleats

Cougars’ new signal caller gets first start in Friday’s Holiday Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll questions a call during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Brad Loper / Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ Tribune News Services)

Ex-Seahawks coach Pete Carroll reportedly seeking NFL return

Seattle’s former leader “expressed interest” in Bears’ open position.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll questions a call during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Brad Loper / Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ Tribune News Services)
Lake Stevens junior Keagan Howard is The Herald’s 2024 Defensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Keagan Howard is The Herald’s 2024 Defensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)