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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

Game time! Senior athletes Jordan Newby (boys basketball), Tyler Fouts (wrestling) and senior Baylor Thomas (girls basketball) compete in their respective athletics. Winter sports at LSHS reached the end of the regular season. "This year with COVID has been crazy with all the schedule for all sports I feel like," Newby said.

Winter sports check-in

Lucien Sevilla, Sports Section Editor • February 9, 2022

Wrestling The boys wrestling team has had great success in the past as anyone can see with the many banners hanging in the gym, and this year is no different. To prepare them for the Wesco teams, they...

Football state sendoff: The entire football team prepares to get on the bus for the state championship game. Being the only state sendoffs that happened, everyone waited to see how it went. "I think a send-off is a good idea, but the way that it was done in the timing that it was done, I think was off. I think that all groups should be celebrated - and not only football. I think everyone should get praise because there's a lot of stuff even I didn't know about, like Robotics and all that type all these clubs, DECA, and nationals," senior Gavin Quayle said.

The football team journey to the championships

Madelynn Butler, Sports Section Editor • February 8, 2022

The state send off held for the football team’s state game against Graham-Kapowsin had mixed opinions. Some of the students thought it was a good way to show support with the send off, and others did...

Positive or Negative; Junior Emma Saylor and paraeducator Krista Mackey work together to complete one of the three COVID-19 tests high-risk sports must perform. Student-athletes waited in a crowded hallway before they were tested, and another 15 minutes before they received the results. "It's something that I think is vital to keep our athletes engaged and be able to perform," Mackey said.

High-risk status creates precautionary measures for athletes

Melanie Delestrez, Staff Reporter • February 7, 2022

Starting the week of December 2021, student athletes across Washington are required to be tested three times a week no matter vaccination status. This requirement came into play due to the recent COVID...

Hard Competition: Sophomore Naveer Kaile lifts a heavy tire and competes against other schools in the off-season. Naveer practiced for the upcoming season to be at peak performance. "Being in the weight room, eating right, training right and training skills in the offseason and just not being lazy is what really defines your season," Kaile said.

Student athletes practice in the off-season

Dylan Slezak, Photographer • February 7, 2022

The off-season is important for student athletes who want to improve in their high school sports career moving forward. In order to move to the next level for their sport, the offseason is influential...

Lake to State! The Lake Stevens Football team takes a knee at post-game prayer after beating Eastlake 45-28 at Pop Keeney Stadium on November 27, 2021.

Lake To State

Lucien Sevilla, Sports Section Editor • December 17, 2021

This postseason for Lake Stevens football has been met with a lot of ups and downs. The program was met with adversity from the beginning of the season with the covid situation and that continued on during...

Cleared to play: Freshman QB Kolton Matson warms up to play varsity. Matson took over for Grayson Murren after his injury during the Kamiak game. "The injury really impacted my sight of football. Sometimes you may never come back from an injury or your chance of a season might get taken away from you. Thankfully, I was blessed and was able to get healed up just in time to take my team to a 2-0 playoff victory," Matson said.

Injuries happen

Dylan Slezak, Photographer • December 16, 2021

Student athletes who participate in sports are prone to injuries. Typically from breaking a bone, to a torn muscle, to a concussion. All sports can cause an injury that could end up being very serious...

Lake Stevens girls played a dominating game against King's High School. Senior Chloe Pattison, goes up for the shot, after rebounding the ball. The team made a total of 24 points in the 4th quarter. "So we're very hyped for even if it's something small," junior Ella Edens said.

When the Shot Clock Ends

Madeline Duffy, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2021

A 75-36 win over King’s High School is how the Lady Vikings started off this season. Dominating the court already, the ladies have been working on and off season for the past year now in preparation...

Top 10 Christmas Songs

Aidyn Marshall, Staff Reporter • December 15, 2021

With Christmas right around the corner, there's nothing better than listening to Christmas songs to get you into that holiday spirit. This list is mostly compiled from classic songs, so sorry Justin Beiber,...

State action: The six swimmers on the girls swim team that made it to state this season stand smiling at the camera. Pictured left to right, Sarah Fleischmann, Autumn Marlatt, Mackenzie Smith, Charlotte Lamb, Savannah Foley, and Madelynn Butler. "They also reminded us about like the situation and stuff and like every, every day that went by going to practice without a COVID case was something to like look forward to next day, you know," sophomore Charlotte Lamb said.

Fall Sports Wrap-up

Dakota Latham, Photographer • December 15, 2021

Girls Swim and Dive The girls swim and dive team had a really fun and successful year. Overall, they ended up losing only one meet this season. “The one week that we lost was Glacier Peak, and they're,...

Time to shine: Seniors Baylor Thomas, Cordelia Wilcox, Tyler Fouts, and Camille Jentzsch sign their letters of intent to play college athletics. Fellow students, teachers, coaches, and family members sat in the stands as they supported the athletes. “I'm glad I finally found a place that I could go to,” senior Jaden Cardona.

Hard work and dedication rewarded

Melanie Delestrez, Staff Reporter • December 13, 2021

November 10, 2021 was a special day for many student athletes. Senior athletes who plan to compete for NCAA (National College Athletics Association), NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics),...

Homecoming Game: Lake Stevens Vikings football team heads out to play against Kamiak Knights! In this home game, the Vikings added another win to their season. "It feels like we earned it, we're earning that because we have all types of doubters and our team is proving lots of people wrong right now," senior Trayce Hanks said.

Viking football update

Nylah Harrington, Photographer • November 15, 2021

After taking various safety precautions to ensure the team stayed safe, two players tested positive for the coronavirus, preventing them from playing their two games against Eastlike and Mount Si, respectively....

Vikings tennis and cross country end their 2021 season after exceptional performances all year round. They both picked up right where they left off from the shortened COVID year last spring. “It was a good season we had and we hope just to keep on getting even better next season,” sophomore Carter Kaub said.

Fall sports in the spotlight

Aidyn Marshall, Staff Reporter • November 10, 2021

As the 2021 fall season of sports comes to an end, all fall sports teams Varsity and JV have performed above par as they close out their respective seasons. But the Vikings cross country and men's tennis...

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