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Stanwood shortstop Jordan Nemo is "One to Watch"

From the Everett Herald:

The Stanwood Senior's recent accomplishments: first team all-Wesco North, 2008; plans on attending, but not playing softball, at Washington State University

Coach's comment: "She's a natural athlete, but on top of that she has a good work ethic. … I've seen natural athletes before that just show up, that's not Jordan. Jordan is hard-working, a good strong key player. … I know when she gets on the field she'll give 110 percent." -- Cherlyn Schander.

Opposing coach's comment: "Jordan is a scrappy player … she gets after it. It's one thing to have the talent, skill and athleticism, but that kid plays with serious heart." -- KT Allyn, Marysville-Pilchuck.

Area fastpitch update.

Stanwood second in science invitational

From the Herald:

Stanwood High School's Science Team earned second place at the Science Olympiad Invitational on Feb. 14 in Seattle.

High school reforms: take your time

T.M. Sell at Crosscut:

Many people will tell you how great the present-day Advanced Placement (AP) and Running Start programs are. (Running Start allows juniors and seniors in high school to take classes in nearby colleges for both high school and college credit.) They’re not.

More here.

Stanwood football coach resigns

Dick Abrams submitted his resignation Monday and met with players Wednesday morning to explain his decision.

Some Good News

From today's Herald:

Teen's senior project raises money for autism research, a disorder affecting her brother

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Local Boy Makes Good

From today's Everett Herald:

Kyle Koetje of Stanwood High School is known as one of the top tennis players in the area. Now people across the country are learning about him.

Koetje (pronounced Coo-chee), a senior, is listed in the Faces in the Crowd section in the Dec. 29 issue of Sports Illustrated.

Read the whole story here.