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Seton Catholic's Hailey Herboth, left, looks to head the ball against multiple Bellevue Christian defenders during a Class 1A girls soccer state semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Mount Tahoma High School.

1A girls soccer: Seton Catholic captures program’s first state trophy with 1-0 over Cashmere

November 23, 2024, 12:58pm Prep Sports

Less than 24 hours removed from its first loss of the season, the Seton Catholic girls soccer team ended the 2024 season on a high note at the state final four. Hailey Herboth scored a first-half goal on an assist from Kaia Lauder, goalkeeper Hailey Hammerstrom made three… Read story

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with Tyler Lockett (16) after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers in last Sunday’s 20-17 win.football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Seahawks find their spark

November 23, 2024, 12:05pm Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks were struggling a week ago, coming off their bye having lost five of their last six games. They suddenly have renewed optimism this week after an uplifting victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Read story

Tom Fritsch with a limit of dandy Black Friday trout taken last December at Rowland Lake while fishing with Buzz Ramsey. Several local lakes will be stocked with ìjumboî size rainbow trout ahead of Black Friday.

‘Jumbo’ trout are prize of Black Friday fishing opportunities

November 23, 2024, 6:05am Newsletter

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be planting hatchery trout from now through spring in many local lakes, and the season kicks off with the Black Friday trout opener. Read story

Prairie senior Claire Neuman (5) and sophomore Gracie Jacoby leap at the net during a round of 16 match against Kennewick in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 in Yakima.

State Volleyball: Prairie, Camas drop hard-fought quarterfinal matches

November 22, 2024, 11:33pm Prep Sports

Two Clark County teams entered the Class 4A/3A state volleyball tournament with hopes of finally getting into the final four. But Prairie and Camas both fell narrowly short, each losing a hard-fought quarterfinal match Friday at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Read story

Ridgefield's Savvy Semlick (31) celebrates with teammates Tori Lasch (15) and Marlee Buffham (12) after scoring a goal against Bellingham during a Class 2A girls soccer state semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Mount Tahoma High School.

2A girls soccer: Defending champion Ridgefield back in the state title match

November 22, 2024, 10:14pm Prep Sports

For the defending Class 2A girls soccer state champions, tradition goes beyond recent postseason success. Dating back to the seniors’ freshmen seasons, Ridgefield High girls soccer players etch the word ‘relentless’ in marker on the back of their right legs. How the… Read story

2A girls soccer: Columbia River handles West Valley in state semifinal penalty kick shootout

Columbia River players mob goalkeeper Ruby Ayers (facing, in yellow jersey) after the Rapids' 1-0 (3-2 penalty kicks) shootout victory over West Valley of Spokane in Friday's Class 2A girls soccer state semifinal at Mount Tahoma Stadium on Nov. 22, 2024.

November 22, 2024, 10:05pm Prep Sports

In 12 years as head coach of Columbia River’s girls soccer program, Filly Afenegus has witnessed just about every outcome imaginable. Still, the veteran coach isn’t immune to occasional nerve-wracking moments that evoke stress and anxiety for everyone watching. Friday was one of those moments for Afenegus, who… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Friday, Nov. 22

November 22, 2024, 9:25pm Prep Sports

High school sports results for Friday, Nov. 22: SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE FOOTBALL 4A state quarterfinal: Arlington vs. Camas, 1 p.m. at Doc Harris Stadium 4A state quarterfinal: Skyview vs. Sumner, 7 p.m. at Sunset Chev Stadium, Sumner 1A state quarterfinal: Montesano vs. La Center, 1… Read story