Football

Archbishop Murphy senior running back Jevin Madison runs with the football 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 moves to No. 2 in state football poll

Arlington and Lake Stevens remain fifth and sixth in Class 4A, respectively.

Archbishop Murphy senior running back Jevin Madison runs with the football during the Archbishop Murphy-Lakewood football game at Lakewood High School on Sept. 6, 2024. The Wildcats won 48-24. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We’re just thinking about the kids’

Long-time coach John Gradwohl returns to help lead the Warriors this season.

Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ross Noe (left to right), Steve Jensen, Tom Freal, Jim Brotten and Dean Corcoran all laugh in the locker room as they get ready to officiate a high school football game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Work hard, have fun, enjoy the game’

Five locals give back to Snohomish County through officiating.

Ross Noe (left to right), Steve Jensen, Tom Freal, Jim Brotten and Dean Corcoran all laugh in the locker room as they get ready to officiate a high school football game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Analysis: WSU shows its offense has some real work to do

Cougars beat Fresno State on Saturday, but defense bailed them out.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks down at the Stilly Cup after beating Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘This is our cup, not theirs’: Stilly Cup stays with Arlington

The No. 5 Eagles ran past archrival Stanwood 33-7 and remain undefeated.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks down at the Stilly Cup after beating Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 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)

Local experts make their Week 6 picks

Our trio takes a crack at picking the winners for this week’s gridiron 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)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington, Lake Stevens ranked 5-6 in this week’s 4A AP poll

Monroe (3A) and Archbishop Murphy (2A) remain in Top 5.

Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU offensive line is leading the charge to avoid a fall-off

Cougars face road test at Fresno State on Saturday.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball against the New York Giants at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Is Geno Smith changing run calls to passes? When will Seahawks run Kenneth Walker more?

Walker rushed only five times in the loss to the New York Giants.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball against the New York Giants at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Snohomish’s David Hammer calls a play before the snap during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Oct. 4.

North teams spell trouble for Snohomish, Marysville Getchell.

Snohomish’s David Hammer calls a play before the snap during the game against Mount Vernon on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright attempts to pull in a touchdown pass between Lake Stevens’ Treyten Pester (5) and Seth Price (4) in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The game ended 31-10, and the Vikings handed the Grizzlies their first loss of the season. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

Lake Stevens football muscles past Glacier Peak 31-10

Jayshon Limar and the No. 8 Vikings hand the No. 9 Grizzlies their first loss.

Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright attempts to pull in a touchdown pass between Lake Stevens’ Treyten Pester (5) and Seth Price (4) in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The game ended 31-10, and the Vikings handed the Grizzlies their first loss of the season. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

Vorel: Ahead of his Husky homecoming, Hobert has come a long way

UW’s national championship QB will be honored as a Husky Legend on Saturday.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

One play shows why Seahawks’ Smith is atop NFL in passing

Seattle quarterback has looked like a special player this season.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald greets receiver DK Metcalf (14) during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Surprise: Seahawks practice report not the real story of who will play vs NY Giants

Seattle is coming off a loss against Detroit last Monday that ended its winning streak.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald greets receiver DK Metcalf (14) during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Boise State defensive tackle Braxton Fely sacks Washington State quarterback John Mateer at Albertsons Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024. (Darin Oswald / Tribune News Service)

WSU ready to decide on starting offensive line

The Cougars will put the focus on Christian Hilborn and Rod Tialavea.

Boise State defensive tackle Braxton Fely sacks Washington State quarterback John Mateer at Albertsons Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024. (Darin Oswald / Tribune News Service)

Monroe, Arlington move up in AP Top 10 Football Poll

Lake Stevens and Glacier Peak also remain ranked by Washington sports writers.

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 5

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)

Analysis: Cougs’ problems run deeper than RB Ashton Jeanty

WSU lacking tackling, toughness this season.

Prep football roundup for Friday and Saturday

Jackson beats Cascade, matches win total from last season.

Arlington High School senior quarterback Leyton Martin scrambles during the Wesco 4A game against Kamiak High School at John C. Larson Stadium, in Arlington, Washington, on Sept. 27, 2024. Arlington won 52-7. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington football soars past Kamiak 52-7

The Eagles’ undefeated record continues in seven-touchdown rally.

Arlington High School senior quarterback Leyton Martin scrambles during the Wesco 4A game against Kamiak High School at John C. Larson Stadium, in Arlington, Washington, on Sept. 27, 2024. Arlington won 52-7. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)