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The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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Sports

Lake Stevens shows promise for the future, beats highly touted Lincoln in superstar matchup

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor September 26, 2018

Entering this season, the Lake Stevens Vikings varsity football team knew that another shot at the Tacoma Dome to aim for their first state title wouldn’t be easy, as the Washington Interscholastic...

Lake Stevens makes statement in season opening win over Ferndale

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor September 26, 2018

Football in Ferndale: Junior Kasen Kinchen makes a catch before Friday’s game against the Ferndale Golden Eagles. The Vikings won 42-14. Kasen, who is the only Vikings player entering the season...

May sports calendar

May sports calendar

Audrey Kristofferson, Online editor April 30, 2018

BOYS Baseball If qualified for post season May 19 and May 26 4A State Gesa Stadium, Pasco Golf May 8 @ 12:30 PM Avalon Golf Course Boys 4A Championships May...

Going for the Gold:  From left to right: FCCLA gold medalists, junior Taylor Garcia, senior Emma Hoggatt, sophomores Courtnay Yelm and Harley Kayser, juniors Maleah Plank and Kylea Shepard, pose for a celebratory photo at the state conference in Kennewick, Washington. This group advanced to nationals this summer in Georgia. “[Competing] is really cool. It’s a good experience to have and you gain a lot of leadership experience, a lot of skills that you use when you are an adult. You learn how to communicate a lot,” Plank said.

FCCLA wins big at state

Sylvia Cohen, Staff reporter April 11, 2018

Members of the Lake Stevens FCCLA chapter traveled to Kennewick on March 7 to represent our school at the state level competition. Everyone who participated medaled, and six students earned the gold medal...

February sports calendar

February sports calendar

Logan Smith, Arts and entertainment editor January 23, 2018

Cold and Intense. As the team, Everett Jr. Silvertips 18UC Grizzlies gathers around coach Joe Hammond for an explanation as to how to run the next drill. Before the team gathered once again, they worked on passing the puck at certain angles at which would help them score at a better rate. “The season so far has been a good one and has been a lot of fun. The team is full of a wide range of skill levels, so it has been exciting to see how each individual performs on the ice and give to them. We are currently midway through the season with an upcoming tournament in Bremerton,” senior Cameron Ford said.

Creating an athletic career outside the classroom

Marin Nielsen, Staff Reporter & Design Editor January 22, 2018

Lake Stevens is known for having outstanding sports teams from varsity football to wrestling. However, there are some sports we do not offer to students. In order to take part in activities such as rowing,...

Life Skill Students work as a whole and use teamwork to build a strong relationships, allowing the to have fun…” seeing them laugh and smile for random things makes them happy and others around them” senior Cindy Perez

Life skill sports create connections with other students

Cindy Perez, Photographer January 22, 2018

Life skill students strive to interact in additional outside activities, such as swimming, bowling, and basketball. The Special Olympic program lets them have a passion and other interactions beyond school.   The...

It’s time to play ball! The Girls Basketball team lines up as they get ready to play Kamiak. Before standing for the pledge the team warmed up shooting free throws, three’s and working on layouts. “I wish more people would come out and support our team, the season so far as been really successful and I hope to see more people at our games,” senior Laycie Taylor said.

All Hype, No Recognition

Kani White, Photographer January 22, 2018

Here at Lake Stevens High School, our sports programs tend to land at the prestigious end of the spectrum. Most would say that we are known for our athletics, yet all are not acknowledged equally. One...

Playing for the Moment: Senior running back Kayshawn Mounarath catches a pass against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles. The Vikings lost the game 38-31, taking away any chance for the seniors to take home a state title. There were some disappointment from some of the football players, especially the seniors, senior Jevon Morris said.

How losing a big sporting event is actually beneficial to young players

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor January 22, 2018

One of the many social benefits of high school is attending a series of sporting events, primarily football and basketball. But what happens when the atmosphere of a huge sporting event, win or lose, spills...

Prepared for the Holidays: The Lake Stevens boys basketball team gets their team picture taken before a game earlier this season. The Vikings finished 4th place in the Surf n Slam holiday tournament. Senior Ryder Kavanaugh (holding the ball) led the way with 87 points in 3 games.

Lake boys basketball surfin’ and slammin’ in San Diego

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor January 22, 2018

While everyone was waking up Christmas morning huddling around the tree, opening presents and playing in the snow, the Lake Stevens boys basketball team was waking up 1,300 miles away in sunny San Diego,...

Hook, line, but no sinker: Senior Ryder Kavanaugh makes a fast break past Kamiak defense in attempt to score a basket. Though the boys played well, the Vikings lost 59-38 in their second match of the season against the Knights.

The journey to the postseason

Audrey Kristofferson, Online editor January 22, 2018

Girl’s basketball 11 wins, 3 losses The girl’s have a reputation of always dominating the league, and this year is no exception. The girl’s basketball team is on a roll this year with 11 wins...

Junior Tre Long attempts to recover a fumble right in front of a mass of Graham Kapowsin defenders. The Vikings lost 38-31. Tre Long threw a career high 464 yards against the tough Eagle defense.

Turnovers doom Vikings in loss to Graham-Kapowsin

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor November 16, 2017

In a rare Saturday night game, the Lake Stevens Vikings football team played their toughest game of the season against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles in the first round of the state playoffs at Lake Stevens...