Lake Stevens High School

Lake Stevens girls basketball's Noelani Tupua shoots over Glacier Peak's Layla King during a district playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Woodinville H.S. in Woodinville. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls basketball overcomes GP to stay alive

The Grizzlies forced nearly 30 turnovers, but Lake Stevens clamped down in a Thursday loser-out win.

 

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Tensions flare during Lake Stevens student ICE protests

High school and middle school students in Lake Stevens walked out of class on Thursday and Friday.

 

Lake Stevens girls wrestling poses with the District 1 4A Championship trophy on the podium at Jackson High School on Feb. 6, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
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Lake Stevens girls win back-to-back district titles

Seven individual champions help Vikings win team title by over 100 points on Friday.

 

Lake Stevens boys wrestling gathers for a team photo after winning the District 1 4A Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 7, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
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Lake Stevens boys continue winning tradition at districts

The Vikings capture team title behind six individual champions on Saturday.

Lake Stevens boys wrestling gathers for a team photo after winning the District 1 4A Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 7, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)
Lake Stevens robotics team 8931R (Arsenic) Colwyn Roberts, Riley Walrod, Corbin Kingston and Chris Rapues with their current robot and awards on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens robotics team receives world recognition

Team Arsenic took second place at the recent ROBO-BASH in Bellingham, earning fifth place in the world.

Lake Stevens robotics team 8931R (Arsenic) Colwyn Roberts, Riley Walrod, Corbin Kingston and Chris Rapues with their current robot and awards on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell-Gilkey runs the ball down the field to the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Area stars shine on all-state football teams

12 area players across three classes were selected for the WSFCA’s all-state teams.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell-Gilkey runs the ball down the field to the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Hoglund named state 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year

After dramatic championship win, the Vikings coach earns state recognition.

Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Football Offensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Football Offensive Player of the Year: Blake Moser

The Lake Stevens dual-threat junior QB compiled 3,462 total yards and 55 touchdowns.

Lake Stevens junior Blake Moser is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Football Offensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year: Laura Eichert

The Lake Stevens senior capped her legendary high school career with a state title.

Lake Stevens senior and University of Oregon commit Laura Eichert is The Herald’s 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens falls in Class 4A state title football game.

Sumner’s Lance McGee runs wild, leads Spartans past Vikings 41-35 Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser runs the ball during the 4A state championship game against Sumner at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football dialing up for state championship game

The Vikings will play for third 4A title in four years against Sumner on Saturday.

Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri hugs Lake Stevens’ Kenny Buckmiller during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens basketball hosts Australian cultural exchange

The Vikings boys and girls share court and candies with Mount Gambier’s Tenison Woods on Tuesday.

Tenison Woods and Lake Stevens high-five after their game on Dec. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football advances to state championship

The Vikings hold off Graham-Kapowsin for 44-35 win in the 4A semifinals on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells after scoring a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs 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)

Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs 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’ 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)

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’ 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)
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)

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 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)
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)

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’ 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)
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)

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 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)