The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

Bryce Slezak

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter

Senior Bryce Slezak is a man of many talents. From playing guitar, to his multiple sports and role as captain of the football team, Slezak can do it all. Slezak plans on going to college for nursing and possibly playing college football if his busy schedule allows. Bryce's favorite subject in school is PE and weightlifting. Bryce is interested in learning how to take better pictures. 

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Ankle Stability: Head athletic trainer Mariah Luedtke tapes a track athletes ankles to give more stability and prevent injuries.

One trainer to support hundreds of athletes

Athletic Trainer Mariah Luedtke is the head LSHS athletic trainer, which means she has the responsibility of providing care to hundreds of track athletes
Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2024
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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

David “Boogy” Brown committed to the Central Washington Wildcats in late January to be a playmaker on the gridiron and a star on the track
Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024
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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

Banks is currently creating an amazing comeback story with free college being the end goal
Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
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Senior Ahmad Banishamsa shakes his opponents hand before his match against Jackson during the regular season. Im 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

The boy's team plans for the state tournament with captain Ahmad Banishamsa, a Palestinian refugee who started wrestling two years ago.
Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024
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LSHS quarterback Kolton Matson warms up for the game against Bellevue High School on Sept. 8, 2023.

Kolton Matson – QB

Kolton Matson was awarded the 2023 Gatorade State Player of the Year Winning quarterback and Head Coach Tom Tri share their reactions
Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
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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

Athletic trainers provide care for Lake Stevens athletes Head Athletic Trainer Mariah Luedtke and Assistant Kayli Bravo share the vitality of the athletic training team to the sports teams.
Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2023
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Sophomore Laura Eichert hits the ball at the opposing team, surrounded by teammates, seniors Lindsay Lindbloom, Katelyn Eichert and Alyss Kelly and junior Mia Turner.

Lake Stevens girl’s volleyball claims redemption

Bryce Slezak, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2023
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