Stanwood Rallies in Five-Set Thriller to Edge Everett
In a clash between two of the top teams in the Wesco North, the Stanwood Spartans (6-1 overall, 4-0 league) staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Everett Seagulls (6-2, 2-2) in five sets, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
After dropping the first and third sets, Stanwood refused to back down. The fourth set became a tense back-and-forth battle. Harper Neyens’ kill off an Addison Bowie set cut Everett’s lead to 7-5, sparking the Spartans’ rally. Lyla Henken added an ace, and Whitney Longspaugh delivered a jaw-dropping winner after a long volley to give Stanwood the go-ahead point at 18-17. Stanwood eventually took the set 25-20, forcing a decisive fifth.
Longspaugh finished with 24 kills and 10 digs, while Bowie racked up 38 assists, orchestrating the Spartan offense with precision. Cambrielle Brown led the defense with 13 digs, and Neyens contributed 12 kills in the comeback.
Everett’s stars shone bright in the narrow loss. Ava Gonzalez led the way with a game-high 34 kills and 26 digs, and Ava Urbanozo kept the Seagulls’ attack humming with 43 assists and 16 digs.
In the end, Stanwood’s resilience and clutch plays propelled them past a fierce Everett squad, keeping the Spartans unbeaten in league play.
Burlington-Edison Blanks Lakewood
BURLINGTON — The Burlington-Edison Tigers celebrated Homecoming in dominant fashion Friday night, shutting out Lakewood 55-0 in front of an energized hometown crowd. The Tigers controlled every phase of the game, with the defense setting the tone early and never letting up. One of the night’s biggest highlights came from defensive lineman Dario Sepulveda, who scooped up a fumble and rumbled 70 yards for a touchdown, bringing the crowd to its feet. The decisive win keeps Burlington-Edison’s momentum rolling as they head deeper into league play.
Spartans Cruise Past Everett in 133-33 Victory
The Stanwood Spartans cruised to a dominant 133-33 win over Everett at the Stanwood-Camano YMCA. The team showed strength across the board, led by standout performances in both individual and relay events.
The Spartans opened the meet with a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay, followed by strong individual swims from Alora de Vera in the 200- and 100-yard freestyle, Ryane Wright in the 200-yard individual medley and 500-yard freestyle, and Alex Marquis in the 50-yard freestyle. The 200-yard freestyle relay and 400-yard freestyle relay teams also took top honors, rounding out a comprehensive team victory.
With contributions from Sarah Veazey, Anna Paul, Olivia Otto, Sophie Plano, and the rest of the squad, Stanwood’s depth and versatility were on full display, giving the Spartans a convincing win over Everett.
Stanwood Takes Monroe to Second Overtime Before Late Goal Decides Match
Monroe got on the board first with a goal from SeRi Park, but Stanwood quickly responded when Kendall Rhodes scored a direct kick to even the match. Late in the second half, Leisse Harris put the Spartans ahead 2-1, only for Monroe to answer shortly after and tie it once again. The game went into double overtime, and with less than 15 seconds left in the second golden goal period, Elizabeth Cook scored the game-winner to give Monroe the victory
Spartans roll to 3-0 win over Marysville-Pilchuck
Stanwood defeated Marysville-Pilchuck in straight sets, 25-20, 25-16, 25-15, in a Wesco 3A North volleyball matchup Monday night.
The Spartans set the tone early when Cambrielle Brown dropped in a service ace, one of four she recorded on the night to go with 10 kills and three digs. Setter Addison Bowie dished out 26 assists while adding six kills and two aces, and outside hitter Whitney Longspaugh powered the attack with 11 kills and eight digs.
The victory improved Stanwood to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in league play.
Stanwood Spartans Edge Snohomish 13-7 in Nail-Biter
The Stanwood Spartans escaped with a 13-7 win over the Snohomish Panthers in a game that went down to the final minute.
The Spartans struck first in spectacular fashion. On third-and-long from midfield, quarterback Alex Maldonado dropped back to pass but instead tucked the ball and raced 50 yards down the sideline for a touchdown, giving Stanwood an early lead.
The game remained tied late into the fourth quarter. With just 1:30 left, Maldonado scrambled from the Snohomish 32-yard line to the 8, putting the Spartans in perfect position for the winning score. Moments later, Eben Bland Jr. powered through the line for an 8-yard touchdown run, giving Stanwood the go-ahead points with only a minute remaining.
Stanwood’s defense was relentless all night, recording two goal-line stands and limiting Snohomish to just 196 yards of total offense, holding strong to secure the thrilling victory.
Stanwood Dominates Marysville-Getchell, 4-0
The Stanwood Spartans picked up their second Wesco league win of the season with a decisive 4-0 victory over the Marysville-Getchell Chargers, moving to 2-0 in league play. Stanwood controlled the match from the opening whistle, creating numerous scoring chances and keeping the Chargers on the back foot throughout.
Goals came from Calley White, Olivia Wipf, Georgia Lenz, and Kendall Rhodes, each contributing to the Spartans’ balanced attack. Georgia Lenz’s goal gave Stanwood a 3-0 lead in the first half, effectively putting the game out of reach. The Spartans’ defense held strong as well, not allowing a single goal, showcasing a complete team effort on both ends of the field.
With this win, Stanwood continues to build momentum in Wesco play, showing they are a team to watch this season.
Stanwood cruises past Chargers for first Wesco win
The Spartans (1-0, 3-1) wasted no time securing their first league win of the season, sweeping the Chargers (0-1, 1-4) at home.
Whitney Longspaugh powered the offense with a team-high nine kills while also contributing eight digs on the defensive end. Harper Neyens matched Longspaugh with eight digs of her own, giving Stanwood a steady back-row presence.
The Spartans’ attack ran smoothly through setters Addison Bowie and Addy Schuh, who combined for 29 assists — Bowie with 18 and Schuh with 11. Lyla Henken led the team with nine digs, helping Stanwood control the floor and keep the Chargers out of rhythm.
Stanwood 45, Oak Harbor 14
Stanwood struck first when Silas Turpin broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run to give the Spartans an early lead. The momentum carried into halftime, capped by a stunning play in the final seconds of the first half when Preston Turner intercepted an Oak Harbor pass in the end zone and returned it 103 yards for a back-breaking touchdown. From there, Stanwood controlled the game on both sides of the ball and cruised to a convincing 45–14 victory over the Wildcats.
Archbishop Murphy rolled past Burlington-Edison overpowering the Tigers 55-2 on Saturday.
The Wildcats’ offense clicked from the opening kickoff, putting points on the board early and often. Andrew Lucas broke free for a 65-yard touchdown run to spark the scoring, and the Murphy defense set the tone by limiting Burlington-Edison’s chances all night. By halftime, the Wildcats had built a commanding lead and never looked back.
The win made it back-to-back victories for Archbishop Murphy (2-0), who look poised to contend in league play. Burlington-Edison, now 1-1, will look to bounce back next week after being held without an offensive touchdown in the loss.
Mount Vernon 36, Marysville-Getchell 19
The Bulldogs took control of their league opener and never let go, riding a balanced attack and a strong finish to move to 2-0 on the season.
Quarterback Kaiden Anderson sparked the offense with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jay Davis, while running back Hunter West stole the show on the ground, powering his way to three touchdowns — including two in the second half that sealed the win.
Mount Vernon’s defense also came up with key stops, limiting Marysville-Getchell after the Chargers closed the gap to 22-19 in the third quarter. From there, the Bulldogs tightened up and turned momentum back in their favor.
Marysville-Getchell (0-2, 0-1 league) was led by Connor Conant, who scored on runs of 1 and 12 yards, and quarterback Brody Olson, who found Michael Bertapelle for an 18-yard touchdown. But Mount Vernon’s fast start and strong finish proved too much to overcome.
Sedro-Woolley Tops Stanwood 34-20
Sedro-Woolley 34, Stanwood 20
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Cubs made a statement in their league opener, taking down 10th-ranked Stanwood behind a dominant night from quarterback Cliff Tadema and a relentless defensive effort.
Tadema completed 17 of 24 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns, spreading the ball around to multiple receivers and keeping the Spartan defense on its heels all game.
The Sedro-Woolley defense also set the tone early, forcing two key turnovers that the Cubs quickly turned into touchdowns. That momentum swing helped Sedro-Woolley control field position throughout the night, giving Tadema and the offense short fields to work with.
Stanwood (1-1 overall, 0-1 league) struggled to find rhythm against the Cubs’ pressure and couldn’t fully recover from the early deficit.
Lowell’s Late TD Lifts Burlington-Edison Over Squalicum in Season Opener
Burlington-Edison opened its season with a dramatic Northwest 2A Conference victory Friday night, edging Squalicum 20–16 on the road.
With just 1:05 left to play, Jacob Lowell broke free for a 16-yard touchdown run to put the Tigers ahead for good. Lowell finished with 90 yards on 14 carries and scored both of Burlington-Edison’s rushing touchdowns.
Quarterback Owen Stewart powered the offense with 125 rushing yards on 18 carries and went 8-for-17 passing for 114 yards, highlighted by an 18-yard scoring strike to Jake VanPelt.
Lowell also starred on defense, tallying 12 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble to help seal the win.
Stanwood Opens Season Strong with 27-14 Win over Spanaway Lake
he Stanwood Spartans kicked off their 2024 season in impressive fashion, knocking off Spanaway Lake 27-14 in their opener Friday night.
Stanwood wasted little time getting on the board. Quarterback Alex Maldonado hit Preston Turner in stride for a 65-yard touchdown strike, giving the Spartans the early momentum. Turner wasn’t done there. , he pounced on a Spanaway Lake fumble and raced it back for another score, swinging the game firmly in Stanwood’s favor.
The Sentinels tried to claw their way back, but Stanwood’s defense held strong, forcing turnovers and limiting big plays. Maldonado kept the offense balanced, while the Spartans’ ground game chewed up valuable clock in the second half.
By the final whistle, Stanwood had secured a 27-14 win and set the tone for what they hope will be a strong season. Turner’s two-touchdown performance — one through the air and one on defense — earned him recognition as our North Sound Physical Therapy Player of the Game.
Mount Vernon Bulldogs win the District 1 3A baseball Title with a come from behind 7-4 win over Stanwood.
Mount Vernon bulldogs fell behind 3-0 early in the District 1 Championship game vs Stanwood Spartans. Then in the Third inning, Stanwood walked the 1st two batters, and then intentionally walked Xavier Neyens to load the bases. Dylan Jacobs came to the plate bases loaded with two outs, Dylan hit A double to center field that brought in two runs, and a botched throw to third base that rolled into the outfield allowed Neyens to go home and tie it 3-3. Stanwood allowed consecutive RBI hits to the next two batters, Brady Collins and Bode Webb, to put the Bulldogs up 5-3. The Bulldogs would add on two more runs to get the win 7-4 over the Spartans. Both Teams will advance to the State Tournament next week.
Stanwood Spartans Softball Team Wins District 1 3A Softball Tournament 2-1 over Sedro-Woolley
It was a great softball game.. every thing you’d expect from the two top ranked teams in the State.. Both Teams had great pitching and spectacular defense. It was a pitching duel between Sedro Woolley’s Kasandra Gonzalez who stuck out 18 batters and went all 10 innings for the Cubs . Addi Anderson was in the circle for the Stanwood Spartans, She pitched the whole distance , striking out eight hitters while allowing five hits and one earned run. Number one ranked Sedro-Woolley Cubs score 1st… then the number 2 ranked Stanwood Spartans tie it up with a RBI Single in the 4th inning from Addi Anderson. The Score would remain tied at 1 a piece until the 10th inning when Taylor Almanza hits into an RBI Fielders choice to knock in the go ahead run to make it a 2-1 score. Spartans defense shined in the bottom of the 10th inning. Sedro Woolley had the tying run on Third, when they attempted a squeeze play. It was fielded by Jemma Lopez who threw it to 1st for the force out at 1st, Reagan Ryan quickly threw it to catcher Jordan Rancourt who tagged out the runner coming home for the 5-3-2 double play. Olivia Dahl would then catch the final out to give the Spartans the District 1 Championship.
Mount Vernon defeats Snohomish 6-3 in the District 1 Semi Finals
The Mount Vernon Bulldogs advance to the District 1 3A Baseball Finals with their 6-3 win over the Snohomish Panthers, in the Semi Finals. The game was tied 2-2 in the third inning when Bode Webb doubled to score two runs to give the Bulldogs the lead. In the sixth inning, Xavier Neyens hit a home run to extend the Bulldog’s lead to 6-2 . With the win the Bulldogs will face the Stanwood Spartans on Saturday in the District 1 finals and they will advance to the State Tournament.
Stanwood Defeats Edmonds Woodway 2-1 to Advance to District 1 Championship
Stanwood’s Gavin Gehrman’s hits a walk off RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Spartan’s a 2-1 win over the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors. It was another good pitching performance from Stanwood’s Tanner Requa, he pitched 6 2/3 innings gave up just 4 hits and had 9k’s.
Stanwood will face No. 1-seed Mount Vernon 4 p.m. Saturday at Funko Field for the district title.
Stanwood Spartan’s Baseball Team Defeats Mountlake Terrace 6-3
Stanwood Spartans opened their Baseball post season play with a big 6-3 win over Mountlake Terrace in the District 1 Quarter finals. The Spartans used their same game plan they have used all year.. Good pitching and defense and timely hitting. TJ McQuery struck out 12 batters over six innings on the mound for Stanwood. Gavin Gehrman went 3-for-4 with two runs, while Connor Clifton and Brayden Wammack each drove in two runs. The Spartans will advance to Semi Finals in a winner to State game against Edmonds-Woodway, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Funko Field.
Baseball: Mt Vernon Beats Meadowdale in District Quarters
Baseball: Mt Vernon Beats Meadowdale in district quarter finals, 6-3. Check out this two run shot from Dylan Jacobs!