High school sports

Kamiak High School’s Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. puts on a University of Washington football helmet. Sanchez Hernandez, a three-star defensive end who’s heading into his senior season, committed to the Huskies. (Photo courtesy of Victory Sanchez Hernandez Jr.)

High school football recruiting: Here’s how Washington’s 2025, 2026 classes are shaping up

TNT sports reporter Jon Manley spoke with national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman.

 

Kamiak High School’s Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. puts on a University of Washington football helmet. Sanchez Hernandez, a three-star defensive end who’s heading into his senior season, committed to the Huskies. (Photo courtesy of Victory Sanchez Hernandez Jr.)

Kamiak football star Sanchez Hernandez commits to Washington

The three-star defensive end chose the Huskies over Oregon State, Utah and San Diego State.

 

Lake Stevens’ Trey Nance deals early in the game during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2024 All-Area baseball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen…

 

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) poses for a portrait as The Herald's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 Baseball Player of the Year: Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum

The smoke-throwing senior left-handed pitcher struck out more than two batters per inning.

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum (10) poses for a portrait as The Herald's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year at Glacier Peak High School on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood senior Isaak Abraham poses for a portrait as The Herald's Boys Soccer Player of the Year at Shorewood High School on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Shorewood’s Isaak Abraham

The Stormrays senior forward led Shorewood to Wesco 3A/2A and Class 3A District 1 titles.

Shorewood senior Isaak Abraham poses for a portrait as The Herald's Boys Soccer Player of the Year at Shorewood High School on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett’s J’aiden Cranwell-Meneses leaves a Monroe defender in the dirt while advancing the ball during a 3A District soccer match on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2024 All-Area boys soccer team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen by The Herald sports staff based on coach recommendations, season statistics and first-hand… Continue reading

Everett’s J’aiden Cranwell-Meneses leaves a Monroe defender in the dirt while advancing the ball during a 3A District soccer match on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Nicholas Miller. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco boys soccer teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco boys soccer teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com. WESCO 4A… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Nicholas Miller. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku (2) pitches during a 4A softball game between Kamiak and Jackson at Kamiak High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. Jackson won, 9-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2024 All-Area softball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area teams were chosen by the Herald sports staff based on coach recommendations, season statistics and first-hand… Continue reading

Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku (2) pitches during a 4A softball game between Kamiak and Jackson at Kamiak High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. Jackson won, 9-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jackson senior and UNLV commit Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s 2024 Softball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 Softball Player of the Year: Jackson’s Yanina Sherwood

With both her arm and bat, Sherwood led the Timberwolves to their second-straight state title.

Jackson senior and UNLV commit Yanina Sherwood is The Herald’s 2024 Softball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Drew Bryson, the new Arlington boys basketball head coach, at Arlington High School on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington taps alum Bryson to continue boys hoops tradition

The former Eagles star succeeds Nick Brown as Arlington’s head coach.

Drew Bryson, the new Arlington boys basketball head coach, at Arlington High School on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 small school spring all-conference

Here are the 2024 all-conference selections from local small schools. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com.… Continue reading

Stanwood hires Garrett Glick as new boys basketball coach

Glick takes over for Josh Thayer, who coached the team the past three seasons.

Stanwood's Mary Andelin takes off from the starting line in the Women’s 800 Meter during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco girls track and field teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco girls track and field teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com.… Continue reading

Stanwood's Mary Andelin takes off from the starting line in the Women’s 800 Meter during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood High School student athletes during their signing day ceremony. (Courtesy of Stanwood High School)

Local class of 2024 athletes who have signed to play in college

A running list of 2024 high school athletes who are set to compete at the next level.

Stanwood High School student athletes during their signing day ceremony. (Courtesy of Stanwood High School)
Kamiak’s Miller Warm knocks over the final hurdle before crossing the finish line in the Men’s 300 Meter Hurdles during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco boys track and field teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco boys track and field teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com.… Continue reading

Kamiak’s Miller Warm knocks over the final hurdle before crossing the finish line in the Men’s 300 Meter Hurdles during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco baseball teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco baseball teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com. BASEBALL WESCO 4A… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Karsten Sweum. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett School District Athlete of the Year award winners Evan Hart (left) and Yanina Sherwood (right). (Photo courtesy of the Everett School District)

Four athletes honored by Everett School District

Jackson’s Sherwood and Albright, Everett’s Hartt and Cascade’s Kopra receive scholarships.

Everett School District Athlete of the Year award winners Evan Hart (left) and Yanina Sherwood (right). (Photo courtesy of the Everett School District)
Jackson High School softball coach Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 Class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win last year in Richland. Peacocke is stepping down after 13 years coaching the Timberwolves. (TJ Mullinax / for The Herald)

Kyle Peacocke steps down as Jackson softball coach

The Timberwolves won four the past five Class 4A state championships under Peacocke’s guidance.

Jackson High School softball coach Kyle Peacocke hands the 2023 Class 4A softball championship trophy to the team after their win last year in Richland. Peacocke is stepping down after 13 years coaching the Timberwolves. (TJ Mullinax / for The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Maya Mesa delivers a pitch against Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco softball teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco softball teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com. WESCO 4A Coach… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Maya Mesa delivers a pitch against Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Prep Athlete of the Week for May 20-26

Last week’s winner Cole Balen | Archbishop Murphy | Boys Tennis Balen, a senior, won the Class 2A state championship in singles on May 24-25… Continue reading

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