The drumming sound of basketballs being dribbled and players running courts have returned to area high schools this month, signaling the start of another season and the quest of local teams pursuing goals, dreams and trophies.

After bringing home the runner-up trophy from last year’s 3A state boys basketball tournament — the best finish ever for a E-W boys hoops team — what do the Warriors have planned for an encore this upcoming season?

“We got the taste of where we want to be; so now … we’re expecting to be back there,” said Warrior senior Julian Gray.

The Edmonds-Woodway Warriors head into the 2025-2026 season with high expectations after a history-making run last year that included 26 wins in 29 games, a 3A Wesco League South Conference championship and an appearance in the 3A state

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