Edmonds-Woodway HIgh School

Edmonds-Woodway’s Aziret Bakytov and Meadowdale’s Lukah Washburn fight for hand positioning during the 126-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway’s eight pins dominate Meadowdale

The Warriors use depth to take down Mavericks, 68-6.

 

Edmonds-Woodway and Shorewood boys basketball prepare for tip-off during a league game on Jan. 14, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys fend off Shorewood to retain league lead

Warriors win 53-35 to start 6-0 in league play and drop the Stormrays to 4-2.

 

Edmonds-Woodway boys basketball (green) and Shorecrest (white) prepare for tipoff ahead of a league matchup at Shorecrest High School on Jan. 8, 2025. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys win battle of Wesco titans

The 12-0 Warriors leveraged a strong rebounding night to win 53-45.

 

Marysville Getchell and Edmonds-Woodway boys basketball teams prepare for tip-off ahead of a Dec. 23 non-league matchup at Edmonds-Woodway High School (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway boys defeat Getchell in “first true test”

The Warriors’ 15-3 third-quarter run sparked their seventh win.

Marysville Getchell and Edmonds-Woodway boys basketball teams prepare for tip-off ahead of a Dec. 23 non-league matchup at Edmonds-Woodway High School (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Shorewood senior wide receiver Niko Zacharias gets tackled during a Wesco 3A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Edmonds, Wash., on Oct. 18, 2024. Shorewood won 31-13. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Shorewood football charges past E-W, 31-13

Gatsby Palmer helps the Stormrays spoil the Warriors’ homecoming game.

Shorewood senior wide receiver Niko Zacharias gets tackled during a Wesco 3A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Edmonds, Wash., on Oct. 18, 2024. Shorewood won 31-13. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We’re just thinking about the kids’

Long-time coach John Gradwohl returns to help lead the Warriors this season.

Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak moves into volleyball rankings Top 10

Lake Stevens, Edmonds-Woodway among teams coaches ranked in poll.

Members of the Archbishop Murphy volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy volleyball hands Edmonds-Woodway first loss

The unranked Wildcats defeat the No. 10 Warriors 3-1.

Members of the Archbishop Murphy volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point in a Wesco 3A/2A South matchup against Edmonds-Woodway in Everett, Wash., on Oct. 9, 2024. The unranked Wildcats won 3-1 and handed the No. 10 Warriors their first loss of the season. (Taras McCurdie / 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 in three straight sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association posts Week 3 rankings

Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, King’s and Darrington ranked in 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 in three straight sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

2024 Wesco 3A South football preview: coaches poll and team information

Monroe seeks its fourth-consecutive title, Edmonds-Woodway takes on a new coach, Snohomish returns to the North and Lynnwood plays an independent schedule.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway comes together for a mound visit during early trouble against Mountlake Terrace in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

E-W faces tall task in 3A state baseball semifinals

The Warriors will likely have to solve Mount Vernon star Xavier Neyens to advance to the title game.

Edmonds-Woodway comes together for a mound visit during early trouble against Mountlake Terrace in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish's Hannah Wells, right, celebrates during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Shorewood girls tennis claims third straight district trophy

Rylie Gettmann leads the way for the Stormrays, winning her third district singles championship.

Snohomish's Hannah Wells, right, celebrates during a Class 3A District 1 girls tennis tournament at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace teammates dogpile on pitcher Owen Meek after his complete game victory against Edmonds-Woodway in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace claims Class 3A district baseball title

The Hawks defeat Edmonds-Woodway 9-3 to avenge their loss in last year’s district championship game.

Mountlake Terrace teammates dogpile on pitcher Owen Meek after his complete game victory against Edmonds-Woodway in the Class 3A District 1 baseball championship Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Shorewood boys soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Class 3A District 1 trophy Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. The Stormrays topped Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Shorewood repeats as 3A district boys soccer champ

Isaak Abraham’s difference-making cameo appearance helps the Stormrays top Edmonds-Woodway 2-1.

The Shorewood boys soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Class 3A District 1 trophy Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. The Stormrays topped Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Toshi Gilginas bats during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal baseball game between the Warriors and Monroe on Tuesday at Funko Field. Edmonds-Woodway won 8-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway baseball rallies to clinch state berth

The Warriors face Mountlake Terrace for the Class 3A District 1 title for the second straight year.

Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Toshi Gilginas bats during a Class 3A District 1 semifinal baseball game between the Warriors and Monroe on Tuesday at Funko Field. Edmonds-Woodway won 8-4. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Netan Ghebreamlak prepares to take a shot as Edmonds-Woodway’s Kincaid Sund defends in the Warriors’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night at Shoreline Stadium. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

E-W weathers Shorewood’s storm in battle of soccer unbeatens

Alex Plumis’ 72nd-minute goal completed the comeback as the Warriors topped the Stormrays.

Shorewood’s Netan Ghebreamlak prepares to take a shot as Edmonds-Woodway’s Kincaid Sund defends in the Warriors’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night at Shoreline Stadium. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Community roundup: Local Olympian extends break, will miss nationals

Also, an Edmonds-Woodway High School alum signs an NFL futures deal, former area stars shine on the hardwood and the Silvertips ink a prospect.

Kaitlin Hawayek, left, and Jean-Luc Baker, of the United States, perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance program at the Grand Prix Skate America Series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gradwohl steps down after 28 seasons leading E-W football

The 58-year-old turned his alma mater into one of the area’s most consistent programs and was the longest-tenured coach in Wesco.

Edmonds-Woodway coach John Gradwohl talks to his players during Edmonds-Woodway High School football practice on Aug. 24, 2018 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway outlasts Terrace, secures 13-10 win in regular season finale

Jesse Hart grabs late 34-yard go-ahead TD, Warriors defense shines in key Wesco 3A South win.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe rolls past E-W for 3rd straight Wesco 3A South title

Blake Springer scores three touchdowns and the Bearcat defense dominates in a 35-7 win.

Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)