High school sports

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)
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 named state volleyball tournament MVP

The junior outside hitter led the Vikings to the Class 4A state semifinals.

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)
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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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)

Archbishop Murphy edges Lynden, moves on to 2A state football semis

The Wildcats will play at No. 1 Tumwater on Saturday.

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)
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)

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Lake Stevens volleyball finishes fourth in state tournament

Lake Stevens players celebrate to beating Eastlake in the 4A district semifinal game to advance to the final on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball team advances to state semifinal

Prep volleyball roundup for Friday, Nov. 22.

Lake Stevens players celebrate to beating Eastlake in the 4A district semifinal game to advance to the final on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua jumps in the air after scoring with teammate Cora Jones during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens soccer team advances to state championship game

The Vikings will take on Woodinville in Saturday’s Class 4A title game.

Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua jumps in the air after scoring with teammate Cora Jones during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson runs onto the field with his teammates before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 area teams hit the road for state football quarterfinals

Arlington, Lake Stevens, Archbishop Murphy all vie for a trip to Husky Stadium.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson runs onto the field with his teammates before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players cheer before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Beginning of something glorious, the end of something beautiful’

Lake Stevens girls soccer play Issaquah in state semifinals on Friday.

Lake Stevens players cheer before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Ava Nowak points to teammate Lucy Cornelius for setting her up for the point during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Class 4A and 3A state volleyball tournament schedules

Lake Stevens, Snohomish and other local teams shoot for titles at the SunDome in Yakima.

Glacier Peak’s Ava Nowak points to teammate Lucy Cornelius for setting her up for the point during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak High School diver Addison Farman stands on the championship platform after winning her second straight Class 4A 1-meter diving title at the King Country Aquatics Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Farman)

Changing sports worked out well for GP’s Addison Farman

The Glacier Peak High School diver won her second Class 4A title last week.

Glacier Peak High School diver Addison Farman stands on the championship platform after winning her second straight Class 4A 1-meter diving title at the King Country Aquatics Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Farman)
Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State volleyball: Capsules for local 4A, 3A teams

A glance at the six area teams competing at the state tournaments.

Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington routs Graham-Kapowsin

Caleb Reed’s, Jake Willis’ touchdowns advance Eagles to state football quarterfinals.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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Prep roundup for Saturday, Nov. 16

Lake Stevens soccer earns huge upset, two wins away from title.

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Local high school divers win state championships

Glacier Peak’s Addison Farman and Archbishop Murphy’s Samantha Mandeville claim titles.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens, Arlington and Murphy football all advance.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)