Everett Seagulls win 3-0 to reach volleyball semifinals

The Everett Seagulls advanced to the volleyball semifinals with a three-set victory over Shorewood on Tuesday evening.

The Seagulls, ranked No. 3 in the state, defeated the Shorewood Stormrays 25-13, 25-16, and 25-15. The win improves Everett's overall record to 14-4.

Ava Gonzalez led the offense with 24 kills and eight digs. Ava Urbanozo provided 33 assists for the team. Alexa Urbanozo recorded 17 digs in the defensive role. The Seagulls will face No. 2 Ferndale on Thursday for a spot at the state tournament.

In other district play, No. 1 Stanwood defeated Lynnwood to reach the semifinals. The Spartans, with a 15-2 record, swept the Royals. Ava Burton contributed 10 kills and 12 assists for Stanwood. Addy Schuh added 21 assists. Whitney Longspaugh recorded 11 kills and eight digs. Harper Neyens had 13 kills and nine digs.

No. 5 Monroe beat No. 4 Edmonds-Woodway to advance to a semifinal against Stanwood. The Bearcats won the match 26-24, 25-13, and 25-13. Shannara Peebles recorded 14 kills and nine digs. Maddie Walker led the defense with 18 digs. Naia Atalig and Avery Ray combined for 30 assists for Monroe.

No. 3 Kamiak defeated No. 8 Glacier Peak in Mukilteo. The Knights, ranked No. 5, won 25-18, 26-24, and 25-20. This win is the first of three required loser-out games for Kamiak to advance to the state tournament. Cadence Bigby led Kamiak with 19 kills and eight digs. Ivanna Kozodoy and Skyla Major combined for 26 digs.

In girls soccer, No. 13 Snohomish defeated No. 20 Kelso 2-0 at home. The Panthers improved to a 13-6-1 record. Snohomish will play No. 4 Gig Harbor on Friday. In another match, No. 6 Royal beat No. 11 King's 1-0.