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Student views on Lake news

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Payne Patchett, Posting Editor

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Under Control: Senior pitcher Kaylie Hoskins pitches during a regular season game against the Kamiak Knights. As one of the best kept secrets in the Wesco Conference, Hoskins produced a 1.97 ERA for the Vikings, striking out 190 batters in 92.1 innings pitched. “I took a lot of time during the offseason to really work on what I needed to work on to get ready for my senior season, and I just wanted to do the best that I could for the team,” Hoskins said.

Lady Vikings Softball makes history

After reaching the state tournament for the first time in four years, the Lake Stevens Softball finishes with their highest state ranking in school history
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
June 11, 2019
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Orange you glad to go to college?: Senior Taylor Roe prepares to sign her letter of intent to Oklahoma State University to compete in their Cross Country and Track and Field programs starting next season. Ever since she transferred here from Kamiak High School during her sophomore year, she has led both the Cross Country and Track and Field programs to prominent success, which got the attention of numerous universities from around the country. Taylor is one of eight seniors interviewed for this piece that have signed their letter of intent to play college athletics next season.

Here are the future college athletes that will graduate in June

From soccer to track, these seniors will excel in athletics after high school
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
June 10, 2019
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All or Nothing: Senior quarterback Tre Long reaches the ball over the goal line for his second rushing touchdown during the third quarter of friday’s WIAA 4A state semifinal matchup between the Vikings and Woodinville Falcons at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell. The Vikings advanced to their first state championship game since 1994 with a 28-14 win over the Falcons. Long excelled in both the passing game and run game, combining for 179 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win.

Tre Long leads the way as Lake Stevens is off to the state championship

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
November 26, 2018
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Huge offensive plays, pick six leads to win in state playoff thriller

Lake Stevens beats Curtis 56-42 in back-and-forth affair
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
November 26, 2018
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Big first quarter propels Lake Stevens to state playoff win

Tre Long, Tom Lewis, Kasen Kinchen lead the way in 56-0 shutout of Kentlake
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
November 26, 2018
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Lake Stevens proves they’re the real deal in blowout of Cascade

Tre Long had a career night with 5 touchdown passes in 69-20 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 23, 2018
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The Great Wall of Lake Stevens: Senior quarterback Tre Long calls for the ball from center Wyatt Hall (62) as juniors Logan Bruce-Jones (55) and Devin Kylany (68) get in position. The Vikings would win their sixth straight meeting with the Bearcats 49-31. The offensive line led a thorough rushing attack that contributed for 383 yards and six touchdowns.

Lake Stevens makes statement in season opening win over Ferndale

Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
September 26, 2018
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Tre Long, defense leads Vikings past Mount Vernon despite rough first half

Tre Long, defense leads Vikings past Mount Vernon despite rough first half

Despite having two touchdowns called back due to penalties, Lake Stevens stepped up to the plate with three turnovers in 30-7 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
September 26, 2018
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Landeros leads the way for the Vikings in win over Monroe

The junior rushed for 247 yards and two touchdowns as part of a balanced offensive attack in 49-31 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
September 26, 2018
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Lake Stevens shows promise for the future, beats highly touted Lincoln in superstar matchup

Tre Long throws for 4 touchdowns as the Vikings beat the Abes 38-21
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
September 26, 2018
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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

From the football field to the classroom, how are LSHS students, faculty handling the loss.
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
January 22, 2018
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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

Lake boys represents the Evergreen State in San Diego hoops classic
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
January 22, 2018
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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

Tre Long throws for 464 yards, shows poise for next season in 38-31 loss
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
November 16, 2017
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Junior Ian Hanson guns it for the end zone after making a catch in the first quarter. Lake Stevens won 51-0. The Vikings will play the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles next week at Lake Stevens High School.

Tre Long excels in first varsity start, defense makes statement in shutout win

The junior Gunslinger threw for 4 touchdown passes in 51-0 win over Kentlake.
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
November 16, 2017
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Senior Anthony Hutchinson evades Monroe sophomore Efton Chism III during the first quarter of friday’s game at Monroe High School. The Vikings won 38-12. With the win, the Vikings won their fifth straight Wesco championship and will play Kentlake at home next week.

Lake Stevens wins fifth straight Wesco title with 38-12 win over Monroe

The Vikings will play at home against the Kentlake Falcons in the first round of the state playoffs
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
November 8, 2017
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Senior Austin Murren stretches out for a catch before their homecoming matchup against Cascade. The Vikings won 55-7. Murren had only one catch on the night, a 15-yard touchdown, to help the cause.

Lake Stevens beats Cascade, will play Monroe for fifth straight Wesco title

Tom Lewis and Anthony Hutchinson shine again in 55-7 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 25, 2017
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Senior Austin Murren stretches out for a catch before their homecoming match up against Cascade. The Vikings won 55-7. Murren had only one catch on the night, a 15-yard touchdown, to help the cause.

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Senior Anthony Hutchinson reaches out to catch a pass prior to Friday’s game against Kamiak. The Vikings won 59-7. Hutchinson had 7 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Lake Stevens beats Kamiak as Wesco title race with Monroe continues

Anthony Hutchinson gets first TD catch, Kayshawn Mounarath returns with a score in 59-7 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 19, 2017
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Throughout "It"s time in theaters, the movie grossed $631 million worldwide, the second highest grossing horror film ever after "The Sixth Sense" with $672 million. It has been praised by critics as one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever made. A sequel, titled "It: Chapter 2" is scheduled for September 2019.

“It” introduces Stephen King to new generation of moviegoers

From an author whose movie adaptations are “hit or miss”, "it" was a hit
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 19, 2017
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Senior Anthony Hutchinson catches a pass from quarterback Conor Bardue in the third quarter of friday’s game at Glacier Peak. The Vikings won 63-14. Hutchinson, in his first start since his knee injury in August, caught 8 passes for 211 yards in the win.

Hutchinson and Lewis lead cause in win over Glacier Peak

Tom Lewis runs for 4 touchdowns, Matt Sevao gets 3 more sacks in 63-14 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 12, 2017
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A group of Vikings, led by Austin Calvin (7) and Riley Eberlein (6), go onto the field prior to their matchup against Jackson. The Vikings won 49-7. They were led by senior Ryan Sander, who had two interceptions, one for a touchdown.

Bardue throws 4 TD’s, defense shines again in win over Jackson

Ryan Sander steals the show with 2 interceptions in 49-7 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 12, 2017
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Freshman quarterback Tanner Jellison throws a pass to sophomore Skyler Reyna during pregame warmups before their matchup against Mount Vernon. The Vikings won the game 72-14. Reyna had 2 carries for 19 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first varsity appearance.

Vikings explode with power from all sides in win over Mount Vernon

Lake Stevens wins 26th straight conference game in 72-14 blowout
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 12, 2017
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Junior Brendan Ascher catches a pass during pregame warmups before their matchup against Mariner. The Vikings beat the Marauders 14-3. Ascher is one of many new wide receivers for Lake Stevens.

Defense shines again as Vikings beat Mariner in low scoring affair

Conor Bardue throws for as many yards as Mariner’s total offense in 14-3 win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 12, 2017
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Junior wide receiver Ian Hanson catches a punt in pregame warmups before their matchup against Arlington on September 8. The Vikings lost 54-28, ending their 26-game regular season winning streak. Hanson had 3 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown in the loss.

Vikings lose to Arlington, ends 26-game winning streak

Vikings allow four interceptions and succumb to four turnover on downs in 54-28 loss
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 12, 2017
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Senior wide receiver Tyler Owen catches a pass during pregame warmups before their matchup against Stanwood on September 1. Lake Stevens beat the Spartans 49-0. Owen is one of many targets senior quarterback Conor Bardue can throw to throughout the season.

Lake Stevens defense assist in Stanwood shutout

Kayshawn Mounarath runs for 4 touchdowns in 49-0 Vikings win
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
October 12, 2017
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