Wrestling

Arlington's David Forslof, left, faces on with Stanwood's Lane Ovenell in the 132lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GALLERY: Stanwood wrestlers retain ‘Battle of the Bull’

The Spartans top rival Arlington 50-21 to capture the annual rivalry trophy for the seventh straight time.

Arlington's David Forslof, left, faces on with Stanwood's Lane Ovenell in the 132lb weight class at Stanwood High School Thursday evening in Stanwood, Washington on January 6, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Eagles 50-21.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Wrestlers compete in the 2020 Mat Classic state tournament. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State sets new COVID testing requirements for prep sports

All athletes in high-contact indoor sports must get tested at least 3 times per week, the DOH said.

Wrestlers compete in the 2020 Mat Classic state tournament. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Trying to get the upper hand, Edmonds-Woodway's Ethan Nguyen, left, battles North Central's Steven Zaragoza. Hguyen lost 11-2 in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Prep wrestling tournaments linked to dozens of COVID cases

Nine school districts in Washington have been linked to 33 cases from Snohomish County.

Trying to get the upper hand, Edmonds-Woodway's Ethan Nguyen, left, battles North Central's Steven Zaragoza. Hguyen lost 11-2 in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck's Alivia White is all smiles as her arm is raised after ;inning Connell's Rosa Saucedo-Ramirez in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Local high schoolers set to compete at USA Wrestling nationals

MP’s Alivia White highlights the 18 locals who are slated to take on the nation’s best in Fargo, N.D.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Alivia White is all smiles as her arm is raised after ;inning Connell's Rosa Saucedo-Ramirez in their championship match at Mat Classic XXXII in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Tacoma, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Mikaela Miller looks at the clock as she pins Glacier Peak's Lillian Germer at a girls' wrestling scramble held outside at Marysville Pilchuck High on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Marysville, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

GALLERY: Local girls wrestlers take season finale outdoors

The scramble at Marysville Pilchuck is believed to be the first outdoor wrestling event at the school.

Lake Stevens' Mikaela Miller looks at the clock as she pins Glacier Peak's Lillian Germer at a girls' wrestling scramble held outside at Marysville Pilchuck High on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Marysville, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cascade's Jeremy Delap (top) wrestles Kamiak's Braden Watkins Wednesday afternoon at Cascade High School in Everett on May 26, 2021. Kamiak won, 42-42, on a tie-breaker technicality (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Jackson Balmer wrestles Stanwood's Preston Ing Thursday night at Stanwood High in Stanwood on May 20, 2021. Lake Stevens won the match against Stanwood 48-33.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Jackson Balmer wrestles Stanwood's Preston Ing Thursday night at Stanwood High in Stanwood on May 20, 2021. Lake Stevens won the match against Stanwood 48-33.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Prep notebook: Kamiak hires new boys wrestling coach
Prep notebook: Kamiak hires new boys wrestling coach
Prep notebook: Winter coaches at Murphy, Kamiak step down

Prep notebook: Winter coaches at Murphy, Kamiak step down

Archbishop Murphy’s boys basketball coach and three head coaches at Kamiak won’t be back next season.

Prep notebook: Winter coaches at Murphy, Kamiak step down
High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life

High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life

Tyler Deason’s cancer diagnosis upended his goal of competing at the state wrestling tournament.

High school wrestler steps in after twin faces fight of his life
Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles

Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles

Marysville Pilchuck’s Cayden White and Alivia White won championships minutes apart Saturday.

Mat Classic notebook: MP siblings each take home titles
Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title

The standout sophomore captures the state crown at 138 pounds at Mat Classic.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rapelje wins 1st 3A state wrestling title
Mat Classic notebook: E-W 2nd in 3A team standings after Day 1

Mat Classic notebook: E-W 2nd in 3A team standings after Day 1

The Warriors send 5 wrestlers to the semifinals to lead a parade of local 3A teams with good outings.

Mat Classic notebook: E-W 2nd in 3A team standings after Day 1

List of local athletes competing at Mat Classic XXXII

The state wrestling tournament begins this Friday at the Tacoma Dome.

State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
State wrestling preview: 5 local athletes out for redemption
In 1989, a local prep wrestler accomplished the unthinkable

In 1989, a local prep wrestler accomplished the unthinkable

Cascade’s Chris Borsheim won only one tournament in his wrestling career — a state title at Mat Classic I.

In 1989, a local prep wrestler accomplished the unthinkable
Hot Tickets: What to watch this week in high school sports

Hot Tickets: What to watch this week in high school sports

Mat Classic, state swim meets and district basketball tournaments highlight an action-packed week.

Hot Tickets: What to watch this week in high school sports
Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title

Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title

The Vikings will send 12 wrestlers to the Mat Classic after an impressive performance at regionals.

Lake Stevens wrestlers capture 4A regional team title
Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty

Now the Loggers’ wrestling program will turn to a decorated alumnus to shepherd in the future.

Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty