Kings High School

Kaleo Anderson is The Herald's 2024-2025 Girls Basketball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kaleo Anderson is The Herald’s 2024-25 Girls Basketball Player of the Year

The King’s junior guard averaged 23.9 points and nine rebounds in a state runner-up season.

 

Kimberly Beard prepares to release a weight throw at the 2025 Nike Indoor Nationals at Nike Track and Field Center in New York. (Photo courtesy of Victah Sailer / PhotoRun)

King’s High School athletes place in top 5 at Nationals

Several King’s athletes performed well at a pair of national indoor track…

 

Kimberly Beard of King’s H.S. stands out at college events.

The Mukilteo resident looks for a strong finish at nationals this week.

 

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Thoma puts her arm around teammate Zoey Ritter during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State girls basketball prep roundup for Saturday, March 8

GP, Murphy, King’s girls place at state.

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Thoma puts her arm around teammate Zoey Ritter during the 4A girls semifinal game against Davis on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kimberly Beard, a Mukilteo resident who attends King's High School, prepares to release a throw during the 20-pound weight competition at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard wins throwing event

The King’s High School junior won the 20-pound weight throw at a George Fox indoor meet.

Kimberly Beard, a Mukilteo resident who attends King's High School, prepares to release a throw during the 20-pound weight competition at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
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)

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)

Glacier Peak moves into volleyball rankings Top 10

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

Jackson players celebrate during a boys game between Jackson and Puyallup at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Jackson won, 55-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State basketball: Capsules for all local boys teams at Hardwood Classics

A glance at the six area teams competing at this week’s state tournaments.

Jackson players celebrate during a boys game between Jackson and Puyallup at Shorewood High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Shoreline, WA. Jackson won, 55-48. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington’s Samara Morrow tries to maneuver around Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli during the 3A girls district championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State basketball: Capsules for all local girls teams at Hardwood Classics

A glance at the six area teams competing at this week’s state tournaments.

Arlington’s Samara Morrow tries to maneuver around Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli during the 3A girls district championship game on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls senior James Porter braces for a hit after making a catch against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Locals named to All-Emerald Sound Conference teams

Student-athletes honored from Granite Falls, King’s and Sultan.

Granite Falls senior James Porter braces for a hit after making a catch against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten King’s pulls away in second half, tops Granite Falls

The Knights break a close game open with 31 unanswered points in a 52-28 victory.

Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Gonzaga won 112-67. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

The rise of Kispert: From Edmonds to All-American to the NBA

Edmonds native Corey Kispert is set to be a 1st-round NBA draft pick. Here’s the story of his ascent.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Gonzaga won 112-67. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) celebrates during the second half of an Elite 8 game against Southern California in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Edmonds native Kispert wins Julius Erving Award

The honor is given annually to the top small forward in college basketball.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) celebrates during the second half of an Elite 8 game against Southern California in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates with teammate Corey Kispert (24) after defeating Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Kispert, Gonzaga roll into Sweet 16

The Edmonds native scores 16 points as the No. 1 Bulldogs defeat Oklahoma 87-71.

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates with teammate Corey Kispert (24) after defeating Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

A stat-filled look at Edmonds native Kispert’s All-American year

Corey Kispert is having a spectacular senior season for unbeaten, national-title-favorite Gonzaga.

FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., in this Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Edmonds native Kispert named 1st-team AP All-American

The star guard from King’s has helped lead Gonzaga to a perfect record heading into the NCAA tourney.

FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., in this Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24), looks to drive against Pacific forward Jeremiah Bailey (13), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Gonzaga won 76-58. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Edmonds native Kispert named WCC player of the year

Former local hoops stars Paisley Johnson Harding and Jordyn Edwards also received All-WCC honors.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24), looks to drive against Pacific forward Jeremiah Bailey (13), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Gonzaga won 76-58. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga’s Kispert finalist for Erving Award

The Edmonds native is among the final five to be the top small forward in college basketball.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)