Monroe High School

Monroe’s AJ Welch throws a pitch during the game against Kamiak on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe baseball bounces back with first win of the season

The 2024 Wesco 3A/2A North champs avenged an opener loss with a 10-0 win over Kamiak.

 

Monroe freshman pitcher Addelyn Bryant releases a pitch to Glacier Peak's Emma Hirshorn in the bottom of the seventh inning of Monroe softball's 3-0 win in Monroe, Washington on March 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Pair of freshmen lift new-look Monroe softball to opening day win

Bryant tosses complete-game shutout, Jeske has 2 RBI in 3-0 win against Glacier Peak.

 

Monroe's Isaiah Kiehl fights through contact for a layup during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game against Mt. Spokane at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Historic Monroe boys season ends in state round of 12

A 48-39 loss to Mt. Spokane marked the end of Monroe’s first state run since 2011.

 

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar attempts a free throw during the Boys 3A District 1 Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Slighted Monroe boys make statement, blow past Gig Harbor

The Bearcats’ 62-33 win is their first in the state playoffs since 1994

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar attempts a free throw during the Boys 3A District 1 Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe junior Tate Hammerquist stands between his grandfather, Martin (left), and father, Trevor (right), in the Monroe High School gymnasium in Monroe, Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. All three played for the Bearcats while they were in high school, as well as Tate's great-grandfather, Stan, who helped Monroe win the 1953 State Championship. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Family Ties: Monroe’s Hammerquist building on family’s legacy

The junior boys basketball player is a fourth-generation Bearcat.

Monroe junior Tate Hammerquist stands between his grandfather, Martin (left), and father, Trevor (right), in the Monroe High School gymnasium in Monroe, Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. All three played for the Bearcats while they were in high school, as well as Tate's great-grandfather, Stan, who helped Monroe win the 1953 State Championship. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

“Throw the seeds out the window:” Monroe girls roll to state

Sharpshooting from Brooklyn Krache powered the No. 7 Bearcats’ 57-48 district comeback win.

Monroe’s Brooklyn Krache surveys the floor as Shorewood’s Clara Djohan defends during a Feb. 22, 2025 District 1 3A playoff game at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe ‘family’ unites to celebrate district title

Bearcats boys basketball tops Edmonds-Woodway 61-56 in the District 1 3A Championship.

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar (24 in orange) brings the ball low while dribbling in the post in the Bearcats' 61-56 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Boys Basketball Championship in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Monroe boys weather storm, top Shorecrest in District semis

Isaiah Kiehl’s steal in final 20 seconds seals 48-44 win and state berth for Bearcats.

Monroe senior Dylan Hall (10) elevates for a layup against Shorecrest in the District 1 Boys 3A Basketball Semifinals in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham (2) lunges toward the basket past several Monroe defenders to attempt an underhand layup in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. Wortham scored 33 points in the 59-41 win for the Spartans, eclipsing 1,000 career points. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Wortham hits 1,000 career points, leads Stanwood to state

A 33-point outing led to a 59-41 win against Monroe in the Girls 3A District 1 semifinals.

Stanwood junior Ellalee Wortham (2) lunges toward the basket past several Monroe defenders to attempt an underhand layup in the Girls 3A Basketball District 1 semifinals at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 18, 2025. Wortham scored 33 points in the 59-41 win for the Spartans, eclipsing 1,000 career points. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Monroe's Halle Keller drives past Meadowdale's Payton Fleishman during a Feb. 14, 2025 3A District 1 playoff game at Meadowdale High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Last-second layup powers Monroe past Mavs

The Bearcats staged a 50-49 road upset in a district playoff clash.

Monroe's Halle Keller drives past Meadowdale's Payton Fleishman during a Feb. 14, 2025 3A District 1 playoff game at Meadowdale High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli reacts to a foul call during the game against Monroe on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish girls stand alone atop Wesco 3A North

The Panthers led wire-to-wire over Monroe to win 63-36.

Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli reacts to a foul call during the game against Monroe on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood (red) and Monroe (white) each huddle before a league game at Monroe High School on Dec. 7, 2024. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Stanwood girls basketball survives Monroe in OT

Spartans outscore Monroe 14-1 in OT to deny the Bearcats.

Stanwood (red) and Monroe (white) each huddle before a league game at Monroe High School on Dec. 7, 2024. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Monroe's Wyatt Prohn (11) and Jackson's Seamus Williams (2) battle for a ball in a non-league game at Jackson High School on Dec. 3, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Monroe spoils Jackson’s boys basketball season opener

Tough rebounding cemented the Bearcats’ 72-50 victory.

Monroe's Wyatt Prohn (11) and Jackson's Seamus Williams (2) battle for a ball in a non-league game at Jackson High School on Dec. 3, 2024. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Local high school divers win state championships

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

Stanwood sophomore outside hitter Harper Neyens hits the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Spartans volleyball tames Bearcats

Stanwood’s 54 kills help top Monroe for third time and advance to semis.

Stanwood sophomore outside hitter Harper Neyens hits the ball during a District 1 3A quarterfinals match against Monroe in Stanwood, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Spartans won 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor celebrates after scoring during the 3A district game against Monroe on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest girls soccer downs Monroe, 4-1

Olivia Taylor’s two goals help Scots earn fourth-straight state berth.

Shorecrest’s Olivia Taylor celebrates after scoring during the 3A district game against Monroe on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)
Monroe’s Aaron Clifton runs the ball during the game against Shorecrest on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Photo gallery: No. 8 Monroe thumps Shorecrest

Bearcats rebound from last week’s loss to Class 4A No. 1 Camas

Monroe’s Aaron Clifton runs the ball during the game against Shorecrest on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Keira Beverford tries to tip the ball over the top of outstretched arms of Monroe’s Faith Fodge during the game on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish volleyball runs past Monroe 3-1

Strong kills, blocks help propel Panthers over Bearcats.

Snohomish’s Keira Beverford tries to tip the ball over the top of outstretched arms of Monroe’s Faith Fodge during the game on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Four area high school football teams ranked in AP Top 10

Five other local schools receive votes in poll of state sports reporters.