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Stanwood senior Gavin Gehrman delivers a pitch during the Spartans' 8-3 win against Arlington in Stanwood, Washington on March 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Stanwood baseball beats Arlington in reformed rivalry game

Gavin Gehrman drives in 2 runs, pitches 3 hitless innings in the 8-3 win against former 3A foe.

 

Glacier Peak senior Jo Lee (2) squares up to defend against Arlington senior Leyton Martin in the Grizzlies' 49-42 win during the Boys 4A State Tournament Round of 12 in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 2025. Lee scored a game-high 26 points and spearheaded a Grizzlies defensive effort that held Martin (12 points) to half his season scoring average (24 points). (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys overcome slow start, top Arlington in Round of 12

Jo Lee scores 26 and the Grizzlies play strong defense to advance to the 4A quarterfinals.

 

Glacier Peak players huddle during a 4A semifinal game between Glacier Peak and Richland at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Best of Wesco 4A boys set to clash in WIAA Round of 12

In their third meeting this season, Glacier Peak and Arlington will play at the Tacoma Dome.

 

The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington storms back to surprise Kentwood

The Eagles head back to the Tacoma Dome for a Wednesday Round of 12 game.

The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Arlington’s Tre Haines embraces pressure on path for glory

The two-time state wrestling champion will aim to ‘3-peat’ at Mat Classic XXXVI this weekend.

Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
Coach Derek Lopez (far right) and the Lake Stevens boys' wrestling team celebrates with their championship trophy at the WIAA 4A District 1 Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 8, 2025.

Lake Stevens boys capture district wrestling title

The Vikings had 17 state-qualifiers; second-place Arlington led with five weight class winners

Coach Derek Lopez (far right) and the Lake Stevens boys' wrestling team celebrates with their championship trophy at the WIAA 4A District 1 Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 8, 2025.
Glacier Peak’s Jo Lee leaps in the air past multiple Arlington players to make a layup during the game on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GP boys establish control over Wesco 4A with Arlington sweep

The Grizzlies beat the Eagles 57-44 to improve to 7-0 in league play.

Glacier Peak’s Jo Lee leaps in the air past multiple Arlington players to make a layup during the game on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington senior Leyton Martin is The Herald’s 2024 Offensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s Offensive Football Player of the Year: Leyton Martin

The senior QB’s multi-faceted game was the focal point of a high-flying Eagles offense.

Arlington senior Leyton Martin is The Herald’s 2024 Offensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace and Arlington players all leap in the air for a rebound during the game on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Terrace boys basketball wins rematch over Arlington 47-46

Hawks weather a 20-turnover night against their rivals.

Mountlake Terrace and Arlington players all leap in the air for a rebound during the game on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, 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)
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 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)
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)
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)

6 Local volleyball teams ranked state poll.

Lake, Archbishop Murphy and Darrington are all fifth in their respective classifications.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eagles move up to No. 6 in final football poll after big win

Glacier Peak checks in at eighth heading into this weekend’s playoffs.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington upsets Lake Stevens, 28-14

Eagles claim share of Wesco 4A title by taking down the two-time defending state champs.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens moves up to No. 6 in state volleyball rankings

GP, Archbishop Murphy, King’s, Darrington also make the top 10.

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys tennis dominates district tournament

Ben Lee, Ashton Bergman and Andy Stark win singles, doubles titles.

Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks down at the Stilly Cup after beating Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘This is our cup, not theirs’: Stilly Cup stays with Arlington

The No. 5 Eagles ran past archrival Stanwood 33-7 and remain undefeated.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin looks down at the Stilly Cup after beating Stanwood on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)