Football

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. Some players wore Guardian Caps during practice. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

WIAA partners with Guardian Sports

The equipment company becomes the association’s Official Football Safety Partner.

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. Some players wore Guardian Caps during practice. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Football Athlete of the Week for Sept. 15-21

The Football Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 15-21. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and… Continue reading

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 20

Darrington victorious in final minute, Arlington downs Jackson for first Wesco 4A win.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed leaps over a Jackson player while running the ball down the field during the game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed leaps over a Jackson player while running the ball down the field during the game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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 football picks for Week 3

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners of this week’s 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)
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 football picks for Week 2

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners of this week’s 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)

WSU offensive lineman Fa’alili Fa’amoe to make season debut Friday

A starter at right tackle last season, Fa’amoe will rotate in after return from a knee injury.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Football Athlete of the Week for Sept. 8-14

The Football Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 8-14. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and… Continue reading

Lake Stevens quarterback Kolton Matson scrambles during the Vikings’ loss to Class 3A No. 1-ranked Bellevue on Sept. 13, 2024 at Lake Stevens H.S. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Bellevue runs away from Lake Stevens in matchup of heavyweights

Lake Stevens led at halftime, but the Wolverines’ running game took over late for a 31-21 final.

Lake Stevens quarterback Kolton Matson scrambles during the Vikings’ loss to Class 3A No. 1-ranked Bellevue on Sept. 13, 2024 at Lake Stevens H.S. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Pac-12 to add four school to WSU’s and OSU’s conference

Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and SDSU bring current total to six members for 2026.

Washington Huskies center D’Angalo Titialli (75) prepares to snap the ball next to guard Enokk Vimahi (57) versus Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Larissa Myers / Washington Athletics)

How does WSU’s defensive line stack up against UW’s new offensive line?

The Huskies have a completely different starting group up front this season.

Washington Huskies center D’Angalo Titialli (75) prepares to snap the ball next to guard Enokk Vimahi (57) versus Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Larissa Myers / Washington Athletics)
Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch, who will coach in his first Apple Cup on Saturday, looks toward the field in a game against Weber State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Washington Athletics)

Jedd Fisch ponders UW-WSU rivalry future before Saturday’s Apple Cup

The two teams will face off for at least the next five years, but the long term is uncertain.

Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch, who will coach in his first Apple Cup on Saturday, looks toward the field in a game against Weber State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Washington Athletics)

WSU safety Tyson Durant is helping bolster Cougs’ secondary

Renewed sense of confidence leads to improvement for defensive back.

Washington Huskies cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reacts after a play against Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Josie Sandquist / Washington Athletics)

UW and WSU to play in new college football world Apple Cup

Huskies and Cougars, no longer conference foes, will play a neutral site game at Lumen on Saturday.

Washington Huskies cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reacts after a play against Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Josie Sandquist / Washington Athletics)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 6

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 6: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) NON-LEAGUE Sumner 31, Lake Stevens 28 SUMNER —… Continue reading

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy senior quarterback AJ Bombach hands off the football to senior running back Jevin Madison during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Cascade’s Marcell Alexander strips the ball from Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson during the game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Football is back!

Cascade defeated Mountlake Terrace 20-13 to kick off the first football Friday this fall.

Cascade’s Marcell Alexander strips the ball from Mountlake Terrace’s Mason Wilson during the game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU’s Kyle Williams is becoming much more than a deep threat

Cougars receiver seems ‘Capable of doing anything you need.’

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 football picks for Week 1

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners for the first week of 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)