Football

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)
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)
Will Turpin holds an orange flag and rips through a poster with his team during their “orange out” game for leukemia awareness on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Jackson High School senior wide receiver Will Turpin has been battling leukemia this year

Will Turpin holds an orange flag and rips through a poster with his team during their “orange out” game for leukemia awareness on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Inside WSU coach Jake Dickert’s playing days

Adversity prepared him for the challenge of being the Cougs’ head man.

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 4

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)
Fourth-year Stanwood High School football coach Jeff Scoma talks with his team at the end of practice at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Stanwood football coach steps down

Jeff Scoma led the Spartans to two state appearances and a Stilly Cup trophy.

Fourth-year Stanwood High School football coach Jeff Scoma talks with his team at the end of practice at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 30, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

First look: WSU visits Boise State in first clash since 2017

Cougars will vie for an upset after narrowly escaping loss to San Jose State

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)

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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)