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The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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Sports

Tis the season to be sporty

Makenzie Heggie, Staff Reporter December 20, 2016

It is now December, so get ready for winter sports to start! The sports starting are girls basketball, boys basketball, boys swimming and dive, and wrestling. Junior Jesse King, one of the boys...

Is football more important than your sport or activity?

Is football more important than your sport or activity?

Samantha Jones, Features Editor & Staff Reporter November 23, 2016

Does football get priority? An age old question. I wouldn’t know how to answer this, obviously I would say in my own opinion that yes, Football does get priority because of many reasons. For the...

Seasons ending and victories beginning

Makenzie Heggie, Staff Reporter November 15, 2016

Volleyball: The volleyball team remains undefeated. Last weekend, the team  traveled to Kennewick, Washington and played well, placing 8th  in the state tournament. The team went into the tournament...

Attention Viking athletes: winter sports are arriving fast

Peyton Moenoa, Sports Editor November 15, 2016

Calling all winter athletes.  Winter sports are coming fast! Below is a list of the winter tryout dates and ways to prepare! Girls Basketball: Monday, Nov 14 Grades 9-12 / LSHS Track (req'd...

What’s a Bear Cat?

Jeff Page, History Teacher October 27, 2016

This Friday night is shaping up to be the most epic showdown ever in the long, storied rivalry between Lake Stevens and Monroe.  Both teams undefeated, 8-0, meeting in the final regular season game for...

LSHS fall athletes reflect and look back on this season

Peyton Moenoa, Sports Editor October 21, 2016

The fall sports season has been going well for our Viking athletes with Boys Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming and Diving and Girls Volleyball all undefeated in their seasons so far. Boys Tennis and...

Sophomore ties LSHS all time record for pole vaulting

Shaina Telford, Staff Photographer June 6, 2016

Sophomore Kendra Otto Von Askervold has tied Lake Stevens High School’s all time record for pole vaulting. In spite of being the youngest vaulter on the varsity team, Otto Von Askervold has shown the...

Juniors Colton Richards and Quinlan Hayes and senior Easton Funk (left to right) play in the  April 27 game against Cascade High School. Despite ups and downs this season the team has worked hard to come back for the end of the regular season. “From here on out, I feel like we have to win every single game to go into the playoffs hot and ready to go. We have a chance to make it back to state, that’s the ultimate goal,” senior Conner Sayles said.

Boys baseball tries for a comeback

Cierra Holder, Staff Photographer May 2, 2016

On April 26 the LSHS girls tennis team faces off against Mariner High School with senior Bernadette Miles and junior Ryann Rasmussen playing first doubles. With a killer season of 10 wins and only one loss under their belt, the team is coming prepared to their last regular season matches. “Our team is kicking some butt. I’m really proud of everyone. We’re a relatively young team. We only have a handful of seniors, so I think its awesome how our sophomores and juniors are still able to compete with everyone,” senior Shaylen Huot said.

Girls tennis dominates, 10-1

Cierra Holder, Staff Photographer May 2, 2016

Brent Barnes gets fired up on the sidelines while coaching. “The relationships over time that you create with your athletes is the biggest part, the part that you take with you, not the wins and losses and the banners and the trophies,” said Barnes. This mentality comes out while coaching every match and shows in how much passion he has for the sport and the love he has for his athletes.

Lake Stevens wrestling coach Brent Barnes, shares about his journey and what matters most

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter April 18, 2016

Barnes is the Lake Stevens wrestling coach, but don't let his tough demeanor fool you. Sitting down with Barnes, he talked about his life, and what makes him most happy. Barnes’ journey didn't start...

L-E-T-S G-O to cheer tryouts next week

L-E-T-S G-O to cheer tryouts next week

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter April 15, 2016

If encouraging and empowering students at Lake Stevens while making a difference and making others feel accepted and happy is the call of a Lake Stevens High School cheerleader. Its being an ultimate leader...

After six months of waiting for spring sports to start, students put in the effort to show off their talent and be placed in the sport of their liking. The coaches have started to set their goals for this year’s group of athletes that are lucky to be on their roster. “We will have some experienced players with a history of success in our top three varsity positions, but we will be relatively inexperienced at the other three spots and will rely upon a group of girls who have only been on the team for a year,” Coach Larry Palmer said.

Athletes, get ready for spring sports

Rose Blume, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

Monday, February 29, marks the start of Spring Sports; Track, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Baseball hopefuls have started tryouts with strong competitive spirits. Some wait all year to be able to...