Lake Stevens High School graduate Taylor Roe competes for Oklahoma State University at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University)

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Taylor Roe represents U.S. at World Athletics Championships

Former Lake Stevens track star Taylor Roe placed 18th in the women’s 10,000-meter in Tokyo on Sunday.

Lake Stevens’ Dylan Phinney yells with hist teammates after beating Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens defeats reigning champ Sumner on last-second touchdown

Blake Moser connects with Seth Price to secure instant-classic, 31-28 win.

The Lake Stevens offensive and defensive lines set up for a practice rep at Lake Stevens High School on Sept. 2, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens football keeps evolving amid success

After falling short of 4A ‘three-peat,’ the Vikings kick off 2025 with major test.

Glacier Peak's Isaiah Owens (7) eyes Lake Stevens' Treyten Pester (5) as he runs with the ball during a game in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)

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2025 Wesco 4A football preview: coaches poll and team information

Experienced Glacier Peak aims to knock Lake Stevens off of league’s top spot.

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Taylor Roe takes third in 10K at the USATF Championship

The Lake Stevens graduate has a chance to make the U.S. team at next month’s world championships.

Kimberly Beard, a rising senior at King's, stands next to the results board after winning the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoor National Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy Donna Beard)

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Beard, Tupua shine at Nike Outdoor Nationals

The rising seniors make their mark on a national stage amidst a busy summer schedule.

Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington State track cuts impact former area athletes

Sprinter/hurdler and Arlington alum Parker Duskin says Monday’s decision is ‘not the Cougar Way.’

Lake Stevens senior Aspen Alexander is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Baseball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2025 Baseball Hitter of the Year: Aspen Alexander

The Lake Stevens senior had a .403 batting average and a 1.279 OPS.

Lake Stevens junior Keira Isabelle Tupua winds up to throw the discus at the WIAA Track & Field State Championships in Tacoma, Washington on May 30, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Keira Isabelle Tupua overcomes family turmoil at track & field state

The Lake Stevens junior places top four in two events while missing her biggest supporter.

Jeff Page spent 47 years coaching track & field at Lake Stevens, including 32 as the program's head coach. The boys and girls teams totaled 33 Wesco titles, and the boys won the 2022 4A State Championship during his stint as head coach. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Page)

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Turning the Page: Lake Stevens track coach set to retire

Jeff Page to close out 47-year coaching career with Vikings after state championships.

Kamiak’s Tristan Kim putts during the 4A District 1 Boys Golf Championship at Legion Memorial Golf Course on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Kamiak Flip’ powers Knights boys golf to top-five state finish

Kamiak leverages a strong second round to win hardware as Tristen Kim finishes third individually.

Kamiak senior Yegor Tarasov (left) jumps to head the ball Lake Stevens senior Shad Schmitt tries to defend him during Kamiak's 2-1 win in Lake Stevens, Washington on April 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Kamiak boys soccer spoils Lake Stevens’ senior night

The Knights improve their postseason odds while the Vikings lose their second in a row.

Lake Stevens High School graduate Taylor Roe competes for Oklahoma State University at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University)

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Lake Stevens grad Taylor Roe breaks 10-mile run world best

The Oklahoma State alum ran a 49:53 at the USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships in Washington D.C.

Coach Derek Lopez (far right) and the Lake Stevens boys' wrestling team celebrates with their championship trophy at the WIAA 4A District 1 Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 8, 2025.

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Lake Stevens boys capture district wrestling title

The Vikings had 17 state-qualifiers; second-place Arlington led with five weight class winners

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua dribbles the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Strong fourth quarter powers Lake Stevens girls

The Vikings outscored the Grizzlies 21-12 in the fourth to close in on the league title.

Glacier Peak 126-pound wrestler Garrett Taylor attempts a takedown of Lake Stevens’ Gavin Ketchum during a Jan. 21, 2025 league dual meet at Glacier Peak High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens boys emerge as league favorite with win over Grizzlies

The “underdog” Vikings improved to 4-0 with 43-30 win over GP.

Kamiak’s T’Andre Waverly catches a pass for a portrait during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kamiak TE Waverly signs to OSU, LS QB Matson commits to CWU

Both were All-Wesco selections this season and three-star prospects.

Lake Stevens junior Laura Eichert, The Herald’s 2024 Volleyball Player of the Year, has been named Washington Gatorade Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ Eichert becomes second-ever area Gatorade POY recipient

The junior outside hitter is the first area winner since 2009.

Lake Stevens junior Keagan Howard is The Herald’s 2024 Defensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s Defensive Football Player of the Year: Keagan Howard

The dominant linebacker was also a standout on offense.

Lake Stevens' Noelani Tupua and Glacier Peak's Lillian Riechelson prepare for tipoff in a Wesco 4A game at Lake Stevens High School on Dec. 20, 2024 (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens girls take down GP in a dynamic outing

A late Vikings push earned them a 71-63 win in a game of runs.