MARYSVILLE — If your child is drawn to dribbling fast breaks down court and launching net-bound layups, you can sign up now for the city of Marysville Parks and Recreation Department’s popular basketball league for young people in grades 1-8.
It is time once again for football season and training camp started for local football players on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Tomahawks took a good look at their team and have high hopes for this season, with strong returning starters and skilled players making up for the graduated talent.
The Marysville Getchell Chargers are gearing up for their third varsity football season and hoping to improve on their success from the 2012 year.
The Cougars are back on the field for the first week of practice and have quite a few replacements to make, having graduated most of their offensive line — and they are taking the opportunity to be even better.
Competing at a national tournament in any sport is an honor that very few young athletes experience. For a local group of 11-year-old softball players from SnoCo Express 01, not only have they already competed at a national tournament, but they already have plans for winning it next year.
The Honey Nut Ichiros, one of four Marysville Parks and Recreation men’s softball teams, took the league championship for the second season in a row, having taken first place in the Spring league as well, when they topped La Hacienda in a close 23-21 six-inning game on Monday, Aug. 19.
For local high school tennis players, it can be difficult to stay fresh on tennis skills during the summer months. Marysville Parks and Recreation offers the junior tennis team, which allows middle and high school aged players to play competitive tennis against other regional clubs and teams.
EVERETT — For more than a dozen years, United Way of Snohomish County has hosted Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Everett AquaSox, an annual event intended to serve as a “thank you” to all Snohomish County volunteers and their families.
The Marysville Youth Football League began practicing the week of July 29, and the nearly 250 local players will spend each weekday practicing until school starts, as just a small part of what makes the league one of the most competitive in the area.
The first ever Seeds of Grace Food Bank golf tournament drew dozens of competitors to Cedarcrest Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 2, and despite adverse weather conditions, the event raised more than $2,100 for the food bank.
Almost 70 years after she played professional baseball, Marysville resident Dorothy Roth was once again a star on the diamond when she threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the July 24 Mariners’ game at Safeco Field.
A crowd of kids practiced baseball fundamentals at Allen Creek Elementary School on Wednesday, July 24, as part of the Marysville Parks and Recreation Department’s three-day Mini Ultimate Sports Camp.
Marysville Little League’s 10-year-old All-Stars took second place in the state tournament on Sunday, July 21, and although they didn’t win the title, they were still the first Marysville All-Star team to play in a state championship game in 27 years.
