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Archbishop Murphy’s Jevin Madison runs the ball while having his jersey pulled during the 2A semifinal game against Tumwater on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Tumwater, Washington.  (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Jevin Madison runs the ball while having his jersey pulled during the 2A semifinal game against Tumwater on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Tumwater, Washington.  (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman runs away from the Weber State defense at Husky Stadium on August 31,2024. (Photography Courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)

Jonah Coleman announces he will return to UW

The star running back has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season for the Huskies.

  • Nov 29, 2024
  • By Andy Yamashita The Seattle Times
  • Huskies
Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman runs away from the Weber State defense at Husky Stadium on August 31,2024. (Photography Courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)

Gonzaga withstands 25-point outing from former player

Indiana’s Oumar Ballo not enough in Bulldogs’ 16-point win.

Amid WSU defense’s struggles, offense has done it part

Cougs quarterback John Mateer has been unable to overcome defense’s shortcomings.

Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates during a stop of the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Leonard Williams ‘dominant’ play stems from Seahawks changes

Coach Mike Macdonald giving teams different looks opened the door for the defensive end.

  • Nov 29, 2024
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates during a stop of the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Kimberly Beard, the top-ranked high school hammer thrower in the country, prepares to release during a track and field event. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard ranked as best prep hammer thrower

The King’s High School junior’s mark of 186 feet, 6 inches topped all competitors in U.S.

Kimberly Beard, the top-ranked high school hammer thrower in the country, prepares to release during a track and field event. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Archbishop Murphy senior Jevin Madison, who has rushed for 1,668 yards this season, at football practice on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy gets its football groove back

Coach Joe Cronin, running back Jevin Madison lead the Wildcats’ resurgence.

Archbishop Murphy senior Jevin Madison, who has rushed for 1,668 yards this season, at football practice on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks Mike Macdonald leads another defensive revival

Seattle’s head coach led a similar resurgence as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator.

  • Nov 28, 2024
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert leaps in the air to hit the ball during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert leaps in the air to hit the ball during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)

Kraken continue to preach need to be more aggressive taking shots

Seattle downed Anaheim, 3-2, on Monday.

Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)
Seahawks’ linebacker Boye Mafe (53) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) as defensive end Leonard Williams (99) collapses the pocket during Seattle’s 16-6 win at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

If Leonard Williams keeps this up, Mike Macdonald will have Seahawks defense he demands

The 6-foot-5, 310-pound defensive end thrashed Arizona’s offense.

  • Nov 27, 2024
  • By Gregg Bell The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seahawks’ linebacker Boye Mafe (53) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) as defensive end Leonard Williams (99) collapses the pocket during Seattle’s 16-6 win at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Arlington senior Chase Deberry dives into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Eagles’ 35-21 loss to Camas in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas. (Taylor Balkom / The Columbian)

No. 1 Camas knocks off Arlington in quarterfinals

The Eagles pull within a score but fall late at state.

Arlington senior Chase Deberry dives into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Eagles’ 35-21 loss to Camas in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas. (Taylor Balkom / The Columbian)

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Tips Week in Review: Everett wins three, loses one

The Silvertips scored 16 goals and conceded nine last weekend.

Jevin Madison carries for Archbishop Murhpy on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Ferndale, Wash. The Wildcats will face Tumwater in the 2A semi-finals next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Zen Hill)
Jevin Madison carries for Archbishop Murhpy on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Ferndale, Wash. The Wildcats will face Tumwater in the 2A semi-finals next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Zen Hill)

WSU rewind: How Oregon State repeatedly ran past the Cougars

The struggling Beavers scored a season-high 41 points against Washington State.

Seahawks linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (55) and Leonard Williams (99) celebrate after a play during Seattle’s 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks smother Cardinals, take NFC West lead

Seattle defense sacks Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray 5 times in 16-6 win.

Seahawks linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (55) and Leonard Williams (99) celebrate after a play during Seattle’s 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Players and coaches for the eighth-seeded Lake Stevens High School girls soccer team celebrate their 1-0 victory against second-seeded Woodinville in the Class 4A state title game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This marked the first state title in program history for the Vikings. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls soccer claims first state title

Noelani Tupua’s goal, Tessa Anastasi’s saves propel Vikings over Woodinville.

Players and coaches for the eighth-seeded Lake Stevens High School girls soccer team celebrate their 1-0 victory against second-seeded Woodinville in the Class 4A state title game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This marked the first state title in program history for the Vikings. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Prep volleyball roundup for Saturday, Nov. 23

Lake Stevens volleyball finishes fourth in state tournament

Lake Stevens falls in state football quarterfinal

The Vikings’ remarkable run of state title games comes to an end against Chiawana in Pasco.