Good morning, Everett.

Engineered Sports Therapy reopened at 1502 Hewitt Ave after leaving its 18-year home at 2205 Wall Street, which the city will redevelop into a new outdoor events center.

Founders Lance Miller and Bob Hamre described the move as bittersweet (they began their practice at that address decades ago) and expressed full support for the future project.

Everett students began classes in the new Jackson Elementary building in Port Gardner on Wednesday.

The $54-million project - funded by a $326-million levy - replaces an old building with expanded classrooms and improved accessibility.

Mountlake Terrace football team held an intense practice ahead of its Friday non-league opener at Lakewood — the Hawks, coming off an undefeated league season, aimed to strengthen their ground game and push for playoff wins.

Archbishop Murphy football coaches praised Andrew Lucas during Saturday morning practice as he joins a new senior class defending last year’s 2A State title; head coach Joe Cronin warned the team to boost effort against Bellingham + Anacortes in upcoming games.

Wesco 3A South football will kick off Friday as the league adjusts to six teams after Everett and Monroe exit, with Mountlake Terrace defending its title and teams like Edmonds-Woodway and Lynnwood starting their season on Sept.

4.

Prep football previews highlight local team season openers: Archbishop Murphy defends its title with a 7 p.m. road game Thursday against Bellingham; Darrington, Granite Falls, Lakewood, Marysville Pilchuck, Sultan and Tulalip Heritage have announced openers (Friday or Sept.

11) with key strengths noted.