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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)

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

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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)