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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.

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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)
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

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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 football spoils Lakewood’s season opener 48-24

Wildcats junior running back Marcus Gaffney highlighted the night with four touchdowns.

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)
Arlington’s Kade Hunter runs the ball during practice on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington Eagles soar into Wesco 4A looking to challenge Lake Stevens

A 3A quarterfinal team in 2023, Arlington hopes to prove it can contend for a 4A title.

Arlington’s Kade Hunter runs the ball during practice on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU and Texas Tech isn’t just a battle of versatile offenses. It’s a meeting of best friends

The teams’ opposing assistants coached together at Houston Baptist and Western Kentucky.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 Wesco 3A South football preview: coaches poll and team information

Monroe seeks its fourth-consecutive title, Edmonds-Woodway takes on a new coach, Snohomish returns to the North and Lynnwood plays an independent schedule.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

How WSU LB Al-Uqdah leads Cougs’ effort to improve defense

The redshirt sophomore linebacker is stepping up his leadership role along with his play.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider (left) and head coach Mike Macdonald speak during a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex on April 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)

Schneider-Macdonald ‘marriage’ sees Seahawks into new era

Now a seasoned GM, Schneider leads the Seahawks for the first time without Pete Carroll.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider (left) and head coach Mike Macdonald speak during a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex on April 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks)
Senior quarterback Logan Manson hands off the football to senior running back Carl Watson III during a drill at the Monroe High School football practice in Monroe, Washington on Aug. 29, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

‘It’s an expectation to win’: Monroe football ready to rule Wesco again

The Bearcats look to clinch their fourth-straight Wesco 3A South title and make another postseason run.

Senior quarterback Logan Manson hands off the football to senior running back Carl Watson III during a drill at the Monroe High School football practice in Monroe, Washington on Aug. 29, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Arlington’s defense stuffs Ferndale running back Talan Bungard on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

2024 Wesco 3A North football preview: coaches poll and team information

With the removal of Arlington, Marysville Pilchuck and the addition of Sedro-Woolley, Snohomish, this season will be a new challenge for all.

Arlington’s defense stuffs Ferndale running back Talan Bungard on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)