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Tyrice Knight (48), the likely new Seahawks starter at weakside linebacker, practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Monday.

Seahawks turn to a rookie at linebacker position

Tyrice Knight, a fourth-round draft pick this year, is the likely starter post-Dodson.

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Tyrice Knight (48), the likely new Seahawks starter at weakside linebacker, practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Monday.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Will DK Metcalf play? Star receiver “not sure yet”

Metcalf plans to practice this week and see if he’s ready to play against the 49ers Sunday.

Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Jackson wins district swimming and diving championship

Glacier Peak and Jackson each send eight competitors to state.

Lake Stevens’ Kayden Blanchard and teammate Brayden Dougherty celebrate a sack during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep Football picks: State playoffs edition

Our trio of experts takes a crack at predicting winners of this week’s postseason games.

Lake Stevens’ Kayden Blanchard and teammate Brayden Dougherty celebrate a sack during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua takes a shot on goal during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls soccer blanks Richland

Noelani Tupua’s two goals slot the Vikings into the quarterfinals.

Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua takes a shot on goal during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Justin Danforth (17) shoots against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Kraken score 5 unanswered to dump Blue Jackets

Seattle rebounds from rough first period.

  • Nov 13, 2024
  • By Kate Shefte The Seattle Times
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The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Justin Danforth (17) shoots against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

WSU jumps three spots to No. 18 in second round of CFP rankings

Cougars odds of making the college football playoffs remain slim.

Prep roundup for Tuesday, Nov. 12

Arlington and GP volleyball both one win away from state

Stanwood sophomore outside hitter Harper Neyens hits the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Spartans volleyball tames Bearcats

Stanwood’s 54 kills help top Monroe for third time and advance to semis.

Stanwood sophomore outside hitter Harper Neyens hits the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 3-9

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 3-9. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in… Continue reading

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins two, loses one

The Silvertips fall to Tri-City but rebound against Calgary, Red Deer.

Tyrel Dodson (0), who was waived by the Seahawks on Monday, lines up against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks waive starting linebacker Tyrel Dodson

Seattle’s leading tackler was let go to get other players in the lineup.

Tyrel Dodson (0), who was waived by the Seahawks on Monday, lines up against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).

Abraham Lucas could return to Seahawks lineup Sunday

The Archbishop Murphy graduate has been recovering from a knee injury.

Seahawks offensive lineman Abe Lucas, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate, prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks).
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ top-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Colt Emerson excels in first taste of Arizona Fall League

The Mariners top prospect played for the Everett AquaSox earlier this year.

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ top-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Cascade's Jacob Hopkins (top step) poses with coaches, teammates, family and friends after winning his third straight state title in the boys ambulatory race at Sun Willows Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Steve Bertrand)

Cascade’s Hopkins wins third prep state cross country title.

Arlington High School girls take home fourth-place team trophy

Cascade's Jacob Hopkins (top step) poses with coaches, teammates, family and friends after winning his third straight state title in the boys ambulatory race at Sun Willows Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Steve Bertrand)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar puts his arms in the air in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Nov. 8

Five local football teams advance to state playoffs.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar puts his arms in the air in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington football plows through North Creek, 56-35

Caleb Reed’s four rushing touchdowns help Eagles advance to state.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed stiff arms a North Creek player during a district winner-to-state, loser-out Round of 32 game at John C. Larson Stadium in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Eagles won 56-35. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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Prep roundup for Saturday, Nov. 9

Prep roundup for Saturday, Nov. 9: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) VOLLEYBALL 4A District… Continue reading

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Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football routs Tahoma, 56-24

Kolton Matson’s four touchdowns help advance Vikings to state.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak quarterback Lucas Entler runs with the ball during a 28-0 loss to Curtis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Curtis shuts out eighth-ranked Glacier Peak, 28-0

The Wesco 4A co-champions stunned by a season-ending, 28-0 playoff football loss.

Glacier Peak quarterback Lucas Entler runs with the ball during a 28-0 loss to Curtis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)