Lake Stevens’ Ty Hilton yells in the huddle before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Ty Hilton yells in the huddle before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gallery: Lake Stevens beat Graham-Kapowsin in state quarterfinal.

The Vikings avenge last season’s playoff loss to the Eagles with a dominant 45-28 victory.

Lake Stevens beat Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, 45-28, to advance to the state semifinals next week.

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Lake Stevens’ Ian Hanson runs the ball into the end zone while his jersey is pulled during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kasen Kitchen runs the ball during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ coaches celebrate after a touchdown during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Ian Hanson celebrates after his touchdown during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Dallas Landeros runs the ball through a hole in the opposing teams defense during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Wyatt Hall listens to his coach talk before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Brandyn Roberts looks up during the national anthem before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kasen Kitchen runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Tre Long high-fives fans after the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kasen Kitchen takes a moment in the locker room before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Isaiah Harris high-fives fans after the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players touch a sign that says. “Protect this house!” before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Ian Hanson runs the ball into the end zone while his jersey is pulled during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Kasen Kitchen runs the ball during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ coaches celebrate after a touchdown during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Ian Hanson celebrates after his touchdown during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Dallas Landeros runs the ball through a hole in the opposing teams defense during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Wyatt Hall listens to his coach talk before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Brandyn Roberts looks up during the national anthem before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Kasen Kitchen runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Tre Long high-fives fans after the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Kasen Kitchen takes a moment in the locker room before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Isaiah Harris high-fives fans after the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens players touch a sign that says. “Protect this house!” before the game against Graham Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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