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Lady Vikings take to the courts to face the Everett Eagles in a tennis match. Senior Izabella Daer charges to the net to make a point-saving play. “Great team win everybody,” Pitkin, the Varsity coach said after the 6-1 win overall.

Steady Serves

Aiden Hubble, Opinion Editor April 16, 2024

  The Viking Ladies stepped onto the courts April 10 and 11 about to play their biggest rivals of the season, Glacier Peak. Glacier Peak’s standings before the matches that followed were 6-1....

Juniors Shad Schmitt and Ian Ju celebrate as senior Grayson Wheeler and Caiden Ross hug after a dominant 10-1 win over Ferndale.

This year is Lake Stevens’ turn to win

Braeden Crossen, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

This year both Varsity and JV have started the season hot. They have topped all of the past season's records. So far, varsity is undefeated with a record of 6-0. They have had hard-fought victories over...

Central focus: LSHS senior David "Boogy" Brown shows off his new threads in front of the Central Washington University Athletics mural after committing to the Wildcats on January 30, 2024.

Lake Stevens senior “hurdles” into his college career

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter April 11, 2024

Senior David Brown is one of the few Lake Stevens students blessed to earn scholarships to play sports at the collegiate level. He is one of the few in the state to commit to a college as a dual sport...

Basketball on LSHS logo, signifies girls basketball on their way to state.

The girls basketball team makes it to state with new coach

Connor Thornberg, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

Girls basketball made a strong showing in the postseason after taking first place in WESCO. After facing adversity in district tournament, they closed out the season in the top 12 in Washington state. The...

Striving for greatness: Junior Cassidy Bolong-Banks runs the ball downfield during an LSHS playoff game while senior Esteban Sedano (34) blocks for him.

After missing the 2023 season, Cassidy Bolong-Banks makes a comeback statement with a Division 1 offer

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter March 4, 2024

Junior Cassidy Bolong-Banks earned his first full-ride division 1 offer from Montana State University, a powerhouse football team in Bozeman, Montana. They are always a top contender in the Big Sky League,...

The boys swim team hype themselves up before a meet.

Lake Stevens boys swim through another successful season

Alyssa Queja, News Editor March 1, 2024

This year the Lake Stevens boys swim and dive team had their best state meet ever. With a new season came new goals and records. Their goals and records hold a lot of value individually and as a whole...

Senior Ahmad Banishamsa shakes his opponent's hand before his match against Jackson during the regular season. "I'm glad that I started wrestling. Everyone are like my brothers, so I fell in love with the sport," Banishamsa said.

Lake Stevens wrestling heads to the Tacoma Dome

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

The Lake Stevens boys wrestling team has had nothing short of an amazing season, winning every single dual they have had besides one, leaving them at a near-perfect season. Senior Ahmad Banishamsa has...

LSHS quarterback Kolton Matson warms up for the game against Bellevue High School on Sept. 8, 2023.

Kolton Matson – QB

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

For those who don’t know, the Gatorade Player Of The Year award is given to the best high school player in the state for their respective sport during that season. Only four athletes from Lake Stevens...

Junior Aspen Alexander celebrates as he gets the game-tying run in win over Jackson during the 2023 season.

Spring sports

Braeden Crossen, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

Baseball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track seasons are starting to come into view as the registration for these sports has begun. Students looking to sign up can access the list through the LSHS...

Coach David Benson, receives the Coach of The Year award at Cascade High School in Everett.

New baseball coach

Jared Hardie, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

New Varsity Baseball coach David Benson and his plan for the future of Lake Stevens Baseball David Benson has been hired on as the new baseball coach, replacing former coach Josh White. Coach Benson coached...

The full Lake Stevens athletic team pose for a picture before a football game: 
(Left-Right) Head Trainer Mariah Luedtke, junior Kayli Bravo, senior Citalin Lopez and juniors Cooper Rysemus, Hannah Avent and Caitlynn Ficke.

LSHS Athletic Trainers

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter December 11, 2023

  It's no lie that the athletes at LSHS will experience injuries, everything from concussions to torn ACLs, but as many people know, “it's not how you start, it's how you finish.” Our Athletic...

Freshman Gwen Werner, junior Jessica Garingo, senior Charlotte Lamb, sophomore Addison Bowen, and junior Gracie Young huddle up before their medley in Federal Way!

LSHS girls swim team makes it to state

Hannah Branham, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 7, 2023

On Nov. 10, Lake Stevens High School’s girl’s swim team attended the state swim meet in Federal Way for the 200 Medley relay. Juniors Jessica Garingo, Gracie Young, sophomore Addison Bowen, freshman...