Wrestling

Lake Stevens players take photos with the championship trophy after their win over Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Top 10 most-read sports stories from 2023

Looking back at year that saw football at the center of Snohomish County’s attention.

Lake Stevens players take photos with the championship trophy after their win over Graham-Kapowsin during the WIAA 4A Football State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Danielle Crew wrestles during a wrestling scramble at Everett High School on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Scenes from Everett girls wrestling scramble

A handful of local squads hit the mat Wednesday at Everett High School.

Arlington’s Danielle Crew wrestles during a wrestling scramble at Everett High School on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Dustin Baxter flexes after winning the 170 pound weight class match on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Extra time with clubs helps Arlington wrestlers Baxter, Haines excel

Before high school, Dustin Baxter and Tre Haines wrestled together on an Arlington-based club team.

Arlington’s Dustin Baxter flexes after winning the 170 pound weight class match on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington sophomore wrestler Tre Haines grabs the leg of his teammate during practice on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington wrestlers aim for more postseason success

The Eagles feature a standout trio of state placers from last season, including a state champion and runner-up.

Arlington sophomore wrestler Tre Haines grabs the leg of his teammate during practice on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Annie Mulligan / For The Herald Marysville-Pilchuck head wrestling coach Craig Iversen, center, cheers on his team during a nonconference meet against Arlington High School on Dec. 12. Photo taken 121212

Prep notebook: MP’s Iversen inducted into WSWCA HOF

Plus, 10 local cross country runners earn all-state nods.

Annie Mulligan / For The Herald Marysville-Pilchuck head wrestling coach Craig Iversen, center, cheers on his team during a nonconference meet against Arlington High School on Dec. 12. Photo taken 121212
Mark Perry, who recently retired as athletic director at Snohomish High School. Perry spent years as an assistant and head coach for the football and boys wrestling teams before taking over as athletic director in 2013. He worked for Snohomish High School in different positions for more than 40 years. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mark Perry retires after nearly four decades with Snohomish High sports

In June, the 62-year-old cornerstone of Snohomish sports retired from his post as the school’s athletic director.

Mark Perry, who recently retired as athletic director at Snohomish High School. Perry spent years as an assistant and head coach for the football and boys wrestling teams before taking over as athletic director in 2013. He worked for Snohomish High School in different positions for more than 40 years. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Bella Hasad hits an acrobatic layup in the final moments of a game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Winter 2022-23 All-Wesco teams

Athletes honored in basketball, wrestling and boys swim and dive.

Kamiak’s Bella Hasad hits an acrobatic layup in the final moments of a game against Glacier Peak on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville-Pilchuck’s Alivia White celebrates winning the 3A/4A Girls 190-pound championship match during the Mat Classic XXXIV at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

MP’s White wins 3rd crown, 4 other locals earn titles at Mat Classic

Alivia White makes local history; GP’s Connor Aney and Karianne Baldwin, Arlington’s Tre Haines and Shorewood’s Hunter Tibodeau also take home titles.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Alivia White celebrates winning the 3A/4A Girls 190-pound championship match during the Mat Classic XXXIV at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington's Danielle Crew (top) wrestles Kelso's Bella Victoriano in the quarterfinals of the 4A/3A girls 115-pound weight class during the first day of Mat Classic XXXIV on Feb. 17, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. Crew won by pinfall to reach the state semifinals. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)

Mat Classic notebook: Girls wrestling continues to show growth

The girls tournament expanded to two brackets for the first time ever this season; Stanwood boys sit in third after Day 1.

Arlington's Danielle Crew (top) wrestles Kelso's Bella Victoriano in the quarterfinals of the 4A/3A girls 115-pound weight class during the first day of Mat Classic XXXIV on Feb. 17, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. Crew won by pinfall to reach the state semifinals. (Zac Hereth / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Bryce Slezak and Glacier Peak’s Connor Anney wrestle during the 285 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everything to know and who to watch at Mat Classic XXXIV

A look at the top local contenders in the high school boys and girls state wrestling tournaments.

Lake Stevens’ Bryce Slezak and Glacier Peak’s Connor Anney wrestle during the 285 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Stanwood wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood boys aim to make school history at Mat Classic

The talented Spartans have one goal in mind this weekend in Tacoma — chase down the school’s first team state title in any sport.

Stanwood wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Abbi Chishungu tries to take down teammate Kiana Yoshimura during the 3A/4A Girls Region 1 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Trio of champions lift Shorewood girls to regional team title

Also, 3 Marysville wrestlers win championships, Arlington sends 4 to finals, and other local winners.

Shorewood’s Abbi Chishungu tries to take down teammate Kiana Yoshimura during the 3A/4A Girls Region 1 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Mika Serafinas controls Shorecrest’s Mateo Dominguez before winning with a pin on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys and girls regional wrestling | At a glance

The dates, times, locations and what’s at stake at the boys and girls regional wrestling tournaments involving local teams.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Mika Serafinas controls Shorecrest’s Mateo Dominguez before winning with a pin on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck girls wrestler Alivia White, who his committed to wrestle at the University of Iowa next year. Iowa is set to become the first NCAA D-I school at the Power Five level to offer a varsity women’s wrestling team allowing White a unique opportunity of being a part of a historic moment for the sport. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

MP star Alivia White helps blaze trail in women’s wrestling

The 2-time state champ signed with Iowa, which is set to roll out the first varsity women’s wrestling team at a Power 5 school.

Marysville Pilchuck girls wrestler Alivia White, who his committed to wrestle at the University of Iowa next year. Iowa is set to become the first NCAA D-I school at the Power Five level to offer a varsity women’s wrestling team allowing White a unique opportunity of being a part of a historic moment for the sport. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Koen Mattern and Glacier Peak’s Dane Chapman wrestle during the 220 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lake Stevens tops GP, claims another Wesco 4A wrestling title

The Vikings found success all evening, racing to a 60-19 win over the Grizzlies in the de facto league-title dual.

Lake Stevens’ Koen Mattern and Glacier Peak’s Dane Chapman wrestle during the 220 pound weight class match at Lake Stevens High School on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
126 Arlington’s Beau Gudde and Stanwood’s Bryan Roodzant during the match on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood outlasts Arlington to secure Wesco 3A North title

The Spartans prevail over the rival Eagles 45-28 in one of the most highly anticipated Wesco duals of the season.

126 Arlington’s Beau Gudde and Stanwood’s Bryan Roodzant during the match on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Jude Haines tries to pull down Shorecrest’s Neta Navot on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: E-W boys wrestlers topple Shorecrest

The Warriors earn a 48-30 win over the Scots in a key Wesco 3A/2A South matchup.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jude Haines tries to pull down Shorecrest’s Neta Navot on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington's Dustin Baxter works to pin Stanwood's Cameron O'Neill in the 145lb 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)

Prep wrestling: Local wrestlers and teams to watch this season

A look at some of the area’s top wrestlers and teams to watch on the mat this winter.

Arlington's Dustin Baxter works to pin Stanwood's Cameron O'Neill in the 145lb 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)
Jacob Erickson, a three-sport athlete at Glacier Peak High School and Boys Athlete of the Year, stands at his home football field on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021-22 Boys High School Athlete of the Year: Jacob Erickson

Glacier Peak’s three-sport star won a state title in wrestling and was an all-league pick in football and baseball.

Jacob Erickson, a three-sport athlete at Glacier Peak High School and Boys Athlete of the Year, stands at his home football field on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Brent Barnes, who coached Lake Stevens High School wrestling for more than three decades, sits in the school’s wrestling room Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Coaching legend: Lake Stevens’ Barnes leaves legacy of success, innovation

The recently retired wrestling coach guided the Vikings to 11 state team titles and impacted countless athletes during his career.

Brent Barnes, who coached Lake Stevens High School wrestling for more than three decades, sits in the school’s wrestling room Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)