Jackson dominated All-League swim honors | HeraldNet.com

Lynnwood, WALocal News

Jackson High School has emerged as a dominant force in the Wesco All-League girls swimming and diving teams, with an impressive 19 out of 21 first-team selections following a strong third-place finish at the Class 4A state meet. Senior Olivia Hoyla and junior Julia Song led the way with four first-team awards each, while junior Elissa Anderson secured three first-team honors and one second-team recognition. The team's achievements were further highlighted by coach Drew Whorley's recognition as the Wesco 4A coach of the year. Additionally, coaching honors in the Wesco 3A North and South divisions were awarded to Rita Peterson of Stanwood and Michael Lesaca of Edmonds-Woodway, respectively. This article underscores the talent and dedication present in local high school sports, particularly in swimming and diving, and sets a high standard for future competitions.

Related Articles

Sounder trains available for Sundays Seattle sports events

Sound Transit operates special Sounder train services for Seattle sports fans attending games on July 6. Trains will serve the Mariners game at T-Mobile Park and the Sounders match at Lumen Field, with the inbound train departing Everett at 10:45 a.m.

Election 2025 Dio Boucsieguez, candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 1

Snohomish County's primary elections will take place on August 5, featuring two Lynnwood City Council seats with six candidates. Dio Boucsieguez, a business owner and local resident, is running for Position 1 against incumbent Derica Escamilla. He emphasizes transparency, accountability, and community engagement as key aspects of his campaign.

One year later, memory of Jayda Woods-Johnson still guides a grieving community to action

Community members gathered at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park to honor 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who died in a shooting at Alderwood Mall last year. Attendees, many wearing red in her memory, shared stories and called for action on "Jayda's Law," aimed at stricter penalties for juvenile offenders. The trial for the suspect, Samuel Gizaw, is set to begin on July 18.