Glacier Peak High School

Glacier Peak’s Jo Lee is hugged by his teammate Paulos Mulugeta after winning the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Jo Lee is hugged by his teammate Paulos Mulugeta after winning the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Brynna Pukis reaches out for a loose ball during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls’ strong run ends in state semis

The No. 13 Grizzlies to play for third after a 76-38 loss to No. 1 Davis.

Glacier Peak’s Brynna Pukis reaches out for a loose ball during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Jayce Nelson leaps for a loose ball during the 4A boys semifinal game against Gonzaga Prep on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys go cold, fall short of championship game

After leading by as much as 13, the Grizzlies lose to Gonzaga Prep 62-50 in OT of 4A state semis.

Glacier Peak’s Jayce Nelson leaps for a loose ball during the 4A boys semifinal game against Gonzaga Prep on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright reaches out for a rebound during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Albright overcomes football injury, shines for Glacier Peak hoops

The sophomore forward dominates the boards and sinks winning free throws in 44-42 quarterfinal win.

Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright reaches out for a rebound during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel makes a layup while being guarded during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Team effort lifts Glacier Peak boys back to 4A semifinals

Camas misses two layups as time expires in overtime as Grizzlies hang on to win 44-42.

Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel makes a layup while being guarded during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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 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 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.

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)
Glacier Peak's Jo Lee makes a contested layup during a Feb. 28, 2025 4A state playoff game against West Valley at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

GP boys stumble in opening round, lose to Rams

The Grizzlies had no answers for the Rams’ stars in a 59-55 loss.

Glacier Peak's Jo Lee makes a contested layup during a Feb. 28, 2025 4A state playoff game against West Valley at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak girls pull away late, secure state berth

Samantha Thoma’s 19 rebounds kept the Grizzlies in control during a back-and-forth 64-49 win.

Glacier Peak’s Rikki Miller dribbles toward the basket during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua dribbles the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Strong fourth quarter powers Lake Stevens girls

The Vikings outscored the Grizzlies 21-12 in the fourth to close in on the league title.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua dribbles the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak 126-pound wrestler Garrett Taylor attempts a takedown of Lake Stevens’ Gavin Ketchum during a Jan. 21, 2025 league dual meet at Glacier Peak High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Glacier Peak 126-pound wrestler Garrett Taylor attempts a takedown of Lake Stevens’ Gavin Ketchum during a Jan. 21, 2025 league dual meet at Glacier Peak High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
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)
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)
Mariner’s Frankie Bouah (3) picks up Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel (11) past halfcourt on Jan. 10, 2025 during a Wesco 4A league game at Mariner High School.
Mariner’s Frankie Bouah (3) picks up Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel (11) past halfcourt on Jan. 10, 2025 during a Wesco 4A league game at Mariner High School.
Lake Stevens' Noelani Tupua and Glacier Peak's Lillian Riechelson prepare for tipoff in a Wesco 4A game at Lake Stevens High School on Dec. 20, 2024 (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Noelani Tupua and Glacier Peak's Lillian Riechelson prepare for tipoff in a Wesco 4A game at Lake Stevens High School on Dec. 20, 2024 (Qasim Ali / 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)
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)
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)