Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Max Cook escapes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens advances to state football semis

The No. 2 Vikings took down No. 7 Moses Lake 76-41 on Saturday by scoring on every chance.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells in celebration after a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football thumps Kamiakin in State opener

The No. 2 Vikings forced five turnovers in a 55-14 rout of the No. 15 Braves on Saturday.

Lake Stevens senior Madison Sowers sends the ball over the net during the Vikings' 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens volleyball cruises into district championship

The Vikings gear up for state tournament with 3-0 semifinal win against Mount Si on Thursday.

Lake Stevens' Blake Moser (6) celebrates his touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football runs over Woodinville in playoffs

The Vikings get wake-up call after tight first half, total 511 rushing yards in 56-28 win on Friday.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua and Carley Robertson yell in celebration after Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua scores during the 4A girls district game against Jackson on Nov. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens girls soccer rebounds against Jackson

The Vikings survive loser-out match with 2-1 win on Wednesday after early district tournament loss.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell has his jersey pulled as he runs the ball upfield during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football rolls Arlington for Wesco 4A crown

The Vikings avenge last year’s defeat in dominant 55-7 win over the Eagles on Friday.

Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser locks in on an open receiver during a Vikings practice at Lake Stevens High School on Oct. 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser forging own path at quarterback

The undefeated Vikings have not missed a beat since graduating Gatorade POTY Kolton Matson.

Glacier Peak quarterback Oliver Setterberg prepares for the snap during a non-league game against Snohomish on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Wash. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak ranked eighth, Lake No. 1 in AP football poll

Archbishop Murphy holds onto top spot in media and coaches polls.

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Archbishop Murphy moves into top spot in 2A football polls.

Lake Stevens maintains No. 1 ranking in Class 4A media and coaches state polls.

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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser points after getting enough yards for a first down during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football dominates Glacier Peak in battle atop Wesco 4A

A kick return touchdown and interception supplement the Vikings’ dominant 49-14 win on Friday.

Lake Stevens’ Shelby Clifton heads the ball off a cross into the goal to score during the game against Kamiak on Sept. 30, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shelby Clifton’s hat trick lifts Lake Stevens girls soccer past Kamiak

The senior forward scores three goals in 36 minutes to lead Vikings to 4-0 win on Tuesday.

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Lake Stevens players and head coach Kyle Hoglund celebrate a point during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens volleyball knocks off No. 1 Curtis on Monday.

Prep roundup for Monday, Sept. 29:

Lake Stevens volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their season opener against Curtis High School in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens ranked third in state volleyball poll

Archbishop Murphy, Granite Falls, Darrington also voted in by coaches.

Lake Stevens’ Olivia Gonzales blocks a tipped ball from coming over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ offense pushes Vikings to 5-0 start

Olivia Gonzales’ 48-assist game highlights Lake Stevens’ dominant win.

Fireworks explode in the air after Lake Stevens beats Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vikings, Wildcats hold spots in football coaches polls

Lake Stevens remains No. 1 Class 4A in Week 3 rankings while Archbishop Murphy is fourth in 2A.

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Glacier Peak wins in near sweep of Lake Stevens

The Grizzlies win 11 of 12 events to knock off Vikings Tuesday.

Lake Stevens’ Amira Yaser reacts to scoring a goal in the final seconds to tie the game against Shorecrest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens girls soccer secures last-second draw

Vikings senior Amira Yaser ties it 1-1 in the final minute against Shorecrest.