Snohomish High School

Edmonds College’s Chris Lee head fakes a shot against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: Edmonds College guard named NWAC North Region MVP

Sophomore Chris Lee leads a slew of NWAC honorees with local ties. Plus, a Mariner High School is named GNAC men’s basketball’s top freshman, and more.

 

Mead’s Teryn Gardner (24) moves with the ball during a 3A semifinal game between Snohomish and Mead at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. Snohomiosh fell, 56-50. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish girls get rolling too late, fall to Mead in 3A state semifinals

Snohomish makes a valiant second-half push, but comes up short 56-50 against the well-balanced top seed.

 

Snohomish junior Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles hits the floor trying to get the ball during a WIAA 3A Girls Basketball quarterfinal against Arlington on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles hits the floor trying to get the ball during a WIAA 3A Girls Basketball quarterfinal against Arlington on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli looks for an open shot during the 3A girls state basketball game against Kennewick on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish girls dominate Kennewick early, reach 3A state quarterfinals

The Panthers hold off a second-half push and win 48-40, setting up a highly anticipated rubber match with league rival Arlington.

Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli looks for an open shot during the 3A girls state basketball game against Kennewick on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / 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)
Arlington’s Samara Morrow tries to maneuver around  Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli during the 3A girls district championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Samara Morrow tries to maneuver around  Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli during the 3A girls district championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate a strong run against Meadowdale as they head for the bench during the 3A District One Semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuk High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish’s early adjustments lead to postseason success

The Panthers ‘reinvented’ their strategies and are now one of the top-seeded teams in the 3A Hardwood Classic.

Snohomish players celebrate a strong run against Meadowdale as they head for the bench during the 3A District One Semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuk High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles shoots a free-throw in a close game against Garfield during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish girls’ rally falls short against Garfield

Katie Fiso and the Bulldogs send the Panthers to the round of 12 with a 46-40 loss.

Snohomish junior Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles shoots a free-throw in a close game against Garfield during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish players reacts to winning the 3A girls district championship on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish players reacts to winning the 3A girls district championship on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles gets fouled while trying to score down low against Meadowdale during the 3A District One Semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuk High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish outlasts Meadowdale in seesaw 3A district semifinal

Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles pours in 29 points and the state-bound Panthers hit big shots late in a 71-64 victory.

Snohomish’s Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles gets fouled while trying to score down low against Meadowdale during the 3A District One Semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuk High School in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles (34) dives for the ball during a girls basketball game between Snohomish and Meadowdale at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Snohomish won, 57-53. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish girls spoil Meadowdale’s league title hopes

Sienna Capelli and Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles combine for 38 points to lead the Panthers in a Wesco 3A/2A showdown.

Snohomish’s Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles (34) dives for the ball during a girls basketball game between Snohomish and Meadowdale at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Snohomish won, 57-53. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Record holder Snohomish swimmer Mary Clark poses for a photo at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Record-holder Clarke leads Snohomish with talent, dedication

Panthers senior Mary Clarke is ready for the final postseason run of her decorated prep career.

Record holder Snohomish swimmer Mary Clark poses for a photo at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Alden Pate, 19, an international class mountain biker, practices in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish grad, 19, among world’s elite mountain bikers

Alden Pate competes in enduro, which consists of high-speed cycling down steep man-made trails on rugged mountainous terrain.

Alden Pate, 19, an international class mountain biker, practices in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Washington's Sami Reynolds bats during a Women's College World Series game this past June in Oklahoma City. (UW Athletics photo)

The Herald’s 2022-23 Woman of the Year in Sports: Sami Reynolds

The Snohomish grad capped an outstanding five-year career with an All-American season and one of the biggest moments in UW history.

Washington's Sami Reynolds bats during a Women's College World Series game this past June in Oklahoma City. (UW Athletics photo)
Jim Ollom, a legendary Snohomish High School pitcher, retired 18 straight batters in his major-league debut with the Minnesota Twins in September of 1966. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)

County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Jim Ollom

The legendary Snohomish pitcher spent parts of two seasons in the major leagues.

Jim Ollom, a legendary Snohomish High School pitcher, retired 18 straight batters in his major-league debut with the Minnesota Twins in September of 1966. (County Sports Hall of Fame photo)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Nalu Akiona returns the ball against Snohomish on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Snohomish edges E-W in boys tennis match

The Panthers ride three wins in singles play to a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Warriors.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Nalu Akiona returns the ball against Snohomish on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Herald Photo by Dan Bates
Jon Brockman slams the ball through with both hands during 2nd half action Tuesday night as Snohomish squeaked past Mariner to advance in the 4A playoff picture.

County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 bio: Jon Brockman

The 2005 Snohomish grad was the Washington Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year after his senior season and also starred at UW.

Herald Photo by Dan Bates
Jon Brockman slams the ball through with both hands during 2nd half action Tuesday night as Snohomish squeaked past Mariner to advance in the 4A playoff picture.
Snohomish junior Grace Andrews takes a victory in the 100 yard butterfly during an early season meet between Snohomish and Lake Stevens on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Grace Andrews takes a victory in the 100 yard butterfly during an early season meet between Snohomish and Lake Stevens on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, 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)
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)