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Boys basketball celebrates senior night

Boys basketball celebrates senior night

Shaina Telford, Staff Photographer March 1, 2016

On Tuesday, February 9, Lake Stevens and Mount Vernon faced off for the boys varsity basketball senior night. Taking place in the LSHS gymnasium, this game not only celebrated the players who will be graduating...

Lake Stevens wrestlers dominate and take another first place state title

Lake Stevens wrestlers dominate and take another first place state title

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter February 29, 2016

Securing first place in state this year was truly an amazing moment for the Lake Stevens Wrestlers. They put their heart and soul into this sport and left it all on the mat at the state tournament, held...

Lily credits her twin sister Kylie [back row, left] as her biggest supporter on and off the field. “My biggest supporter has been Kylie. Having Kylie on the same team has really been a lifesaver. Having a sister that plays the same sport is great because you always have a throwing partner, when we are struggling with school or softball there is always help, and when we are gone for long periods of time so we always have some there to talk to,” Larsen said.

Carroll College hits a homerun signing Lillian Larsen

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2016

On January 20, senior Lillian Larsen, better known as Lily, signed to play softball at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and became the first female athlete of the Class of 2016 to sign a letter of intent. Larsen...

Senior Gino Loera stands ready against his opponent. As a team the wrestlers have struggled in dual meets, but are focused to be prepared for State. “The coaches and everything will really build you up as a wrestler...But the coaches can't do it all. It really takes all the kids on the team to go out of their way and bring new kids in and actually support each other,” senior Jake Douglas said.

Wrestlers stand strong and practice hard to make their way to State

Rose Blume, Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Set up on the path to the state tournament at the Tacoma Dome for yet another year is the Vikings Wrestling Team. They are now 6-3 and are moving forward with confidence. With the season coming to an end,...

Girls basketball brings home a win and takes a look at this rewarding season

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

The girls basketball team destroyed Mariner high school Wednesday night with a score of 70 to 57. “Our game last night could've been better but we came out with a win. Our defense was not at our best,...

The date for this year's TOLO gets moved back on the calendar a week. Although no theme has been officially announced yet, the sophomore senate has a general idea of what they envision for the dance. “It is revolved around a movie theme and it’s kinda like movie duos in a way...it’s really flexible we are still kind of talking about it,” Pena said.

TOLO makes its return to Lake Stevens High School

Rose Blume, Sports Editor January 15, 2016

The new year started with a bang, and TOLO has returned to Lake Stevens High School. Changes have been and will be made to ensure the best turn out. TOLO moved from the original date, February 19 to...

Despite a rough loss, Eason leaves San Antonio a winner

Despite a rough loss, Eason leaves San Antonio a winner

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2016

On January 9, thousands of spectators packed the Alamodome and tuned in to watch the U.S. Army All American Bowl in San Antonio to cheer on the nation’s best high school football players, including recent...

Gatorade representative Keri Lockett presents senior Jacob Eason with the Gatorade National Player of the Year award for football in front of the LSHS student body. This morning Eason joined the ranks of athletes like Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach who previously won this award. “I’m really proud of him because he really deserves it because of how hard he works and all the time he put[s] in. I know that he is going to do great things and live up to his potential,” Eason’s sister sophomore Lillian Eason said.

Eason named Gatorade National Football Player of the Year

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor December 15, 2015

The Lake Stevens High School gymnasium was full of community members and students during a special assembly to recognize, Jacob (Skinny) Eason as the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year on December...

Senior wide receiver Riley Krenz barrels towards the end zone before getting tackled near the 20 yard line in the first quarter. Despite ending their last high school season Saturday night the seniors on the team put a very positive spin on their loss. “It definitely was a terrible feeling knowing it was going to be the last time but as the days go on you have to look back and look at the good that you did and the good undefeated season,” Krenz said.

Lake Stevens loses to Skyline in state semi-finals

Cierra Holder, Staff Photographer December 4, 2015

Saturday, November 28 Lake Stevens superfans packed into the Tacoma Dome for the state semi-final game. Even more fans watched the televised match against Skyline from the comfort of their home. Despite...

Seahawks recognize coach Tom Tri

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor December 1, 2015

Two high school football coaches are selected each week as the Seattle Seahawks Coaches of the Week, and the Lake Stevens High School football coach, Tom Tri, was awarded the title during the tenth week...

Cross country team races to finish their season in Pasco

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2015

With the dream of placing in the Top 10 nestled in their dyed blonde hair, the LSHS Boys’ Cross Country Team are on their way to State in Pasco, Washington. While the season has been plagued with injuries,...

Girls swim prepares to make a splash at state

Girls swim prepares to make a splash at state

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2015

With an undefeated season, the Girls Swim team is ready to dominate districts. Senior Kara Libra, one of the two seniors who have advanced to the districts level, has made sure to put in the highest attention...