Glacier Peak High School

Glacier Peak junior Josiah Lee splits the defense on his way to the basket during a WIAA 4A Boys Basketball quarterfinal against Gonzaga Prep on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lee flips switch, Glacier Peak boys rally again to reach 4A state semis

Jo Lee pours in a barrage of 3-pointers down the stretch as the Grizzlies outlast Gonzaga Prep 65-58 in overtime.

Glacier Peak junior Josiah Lee splits the defense on his way to the basket during a WIAA 4A Boys Basketball quarterfinal against Gonzaga Prep on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Jayce Nelson looks for an open shot during the 4A boys state basketball game against Camas on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys mount huge comeback, reach 4A state quarterfinals

Senior Isaiah Cuellar leads the way with 24 points as the Grizzlies down Camas 65-61.

Glacier Peak’s Jayce Nelson looks for an open shot during the 4A boys state basketball game against Camas on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak players cheer during a boys Class 4A bi-district title game between Glacier Peak and Mount Si at North Creek High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. The Wildcats won, 59-53.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Resurgent Glacier Peak boys have exceeded expectations

After a rare losing season last year, a mix of breakout players and key additions have the Grizzlies back in the Hardwood Classic this winter.

Glacier Peak players cheer during a boys Class 4A bi-district title game between Glacier Peak and Mount Si at North Creek High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. The Wildcats won, 59-53.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
(From left to right) Ellie Matisin, Helaina Soterakopoulos and Max Soterakopoulos pose with their championships trophies after winning their divisions of the Washington State Elks Association Hoop Shoot free throw competition. (Photo courtesy of Jayne Soterakopoulos)

Community roundup: Everett youngsters win free-throw championships

Plus, two locals earn college honors, Everett’s AFL team is holding its final tryouts, and more.

(From left to right) Ellie Matisin, Helaina Soterakopoulos and Max Soterakopoulos pose with their championships trophies after winning their divisions of the Washington State Elks Association Hoop Shoot free throw competition. (Photo courtesy of Jayne Soterakopoulos)
Jackson players celebrate during a boys game between Jackson and Puyallup at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Jackson won, 55-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State basketball: Capsules for all local boys teams at Hardwood Classics

A glance at the six area teams competing at this week’s state tournaments.

Jackson players celebrate during a boys game between Jackson and Puyallup at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Jackson won, 55-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Davis’ Blake Garza (2) dunks the ball during a boys game between Glacier Peak and Davis at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Glacier Peak fell, 65-54.. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys outmuscled by Davis in 65-54 loss

The Grizzlies lose the battle of the boards as they’re knocked into the Class 4A round of 12.

Davis’ Blake Garza (2) dunks the ball during a boys game between Glacier Peak and Davis at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Glacier Peak fell, 65-54.. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Matt King of Team United States swims in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Community roundup: Glacier Peak grad captures gold at swim worlds

Plus, an Edmonds College basketball coach reaches a milestone, and spring teams at Edmonds and Everett nab top-10 NWAC rankings.

Matt King of Team United States swims in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mount Si’s Marcus Heide (14) shoots the ball during a boys Class 4A bi-district title game between Glacier Peak and Mount Si at North Creek High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. The Wildcats won, 59-53.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

Grizzlies fall to Mount Si in district title game

The Glacier Peak boys hang tough with the team many consider the Class 4A state favorite.

Mount Si’s Marcus Heide (14) shoots the ball during a boys Class 4A bi-district title game between Glacier Peak and Mount Si at North Creek High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. The Wildcats won, 59-53.(Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak boys cruise to bi-district title tilt, clinch state berth

Isaiah Cuellar and Josiah Lee combine for 43 points to lead the Grizzlies past Redmond.

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The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Snohomish County throwers shine at UW meets

Plus, Taylor Roe is honored nationally after a record-breaking weekend, Matt King earns world bronze in swim relays, and more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Josiah Lee fights through contact to finish a fast break against Kamiak during a 4A boys basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys race past Kamiak, seal up outright Wesco 4A title

Three Grizzlies reach double figures in a wire-to-wire 66-33 victory.

Glacier Peak’s Josiah Lee fights through contact to finish a fast break against Kamiak during a 4A boys basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Matt King of the U.S. competes during a men's 400-meter medley relay heat at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Community roundup: Glacier Peak grad to swim for U.S. at worlds

Plus, a Glacier Peak alum earns track and field honors, and professional table tennis is coming to Everett.

Matt King of the U.S. competes during a men's 400-meter medley relay heat at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Jackson boys top unbeaten Glacier Peak in Wesco 4A showdown

The Timberwolves use a smothering defensive effort to build an early lead and hold on for a 58-49 win.

Jackson senior forward Ryan Mcferran comes away with a contested rebound against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: MP grad Davis earns silver with Fiji national team

Trina Davis helps Fiji women’s soccer at the Pacific Games, hammer throwers earn All-American nod, and locals take home collegiate all-league honors.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lynnwood’s Ady Martin, right, celebrates with her teammates during a Wesco 3A District volleyball matchup against Shorecrest on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

4A, 3A state volleyball preview: A look at all 6 local qualifiers

The Class 4A and 3A state tournaments begin Friday in Yakima.

Lynnwood’s Ady Martin, right, celebrates with her teammates during a Wesco 3A District volleyball matchup against Shorecrest on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Talha Rai (18) moves with the ball during a game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 42-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lake Stevens routs Glacier Peak for 10th straight Wesco 4A title

Kolton Matson eclipses 2,000 passing yards on the season and Jayshon Limar piles up 108 yards and 2 TDs rushing in a 42-7 win.

Lake Stevens’ Talha Rai (18) moves with the ball during a game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 42-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Lake Stevens squad all hit the court trying to save the ball against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lake Stevens volleyball sweeps Glacier Peak

Scenes from the Vikings’ 25-16, 26-24, 25-16 Wesco 4A victory over the Grizzlies.

The Lake Stevens squad all hit the court trying to save the ball against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Lake Stevens player reacts to a goal during a girls soccer game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 2-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lake Stevens opens league play with victory over GP

The Vikings get goals from Zoe Hopkins and Olivia Fast in a 2-1 win over the Grizzlies.

A Lake Stevens player reacts to a goal during a girls soccer game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 2-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
AquaSox pitcher Reid VanScoter delivers a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: AquaSox’s VanScoter, Scott honored by NWL

Plus, GP grad Matt King is named to USA Swimming’s national team, Daniel Arias is waived by the Cardinals and more.

AquaSox pitcher Reid VanScoter delivers a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The 13-under Seattle Metro All Star golf team poses after winning the Pacific Northwest Section Championship of the PGA Jr. League on Aug. 17 at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Redmond, Oregon. (Provided photo)

Community roundup: Local youth golf team 1 win from nationals

Plus, Lake Stevens grad Jayden Limar scores a TD in his collegiate debut for Oregon, 2 college standouts transfer and more.

The 13-under Seattle Metro All Star golf team poses after winning the Pacific Northwest Section Championship of the PGA Jr. League on Aug. 17 at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Redmond, Oregon. (Provided photo)