Lake Stevens High School

Players and coaches for the eighth-seeded Lake Stevens High School girls soccer team celebrate their 1-0 victory against second-seeded Woodinville in the Class 4A state title game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This marked the first state title in program history for the Vikings. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls soccer claims first state title

Noelani Tupua’s goal, Tessa Anastasi’s saves propel Vikings over Woodinville.

 

Lake Stevens falls in state football quarterfinal

The Vikings’ remarkable run of state title games comes to an end against Chiawana in Pasco.

 

Lake Stevens players cheer before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players cheer before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Ava Nowak points to teammate Lucy Cornelius for setting her up for the point during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Ava Nowak points to teammate Lucy Cornelius for setting her up for the point during the game against Jackson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)
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)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar runs through multiple tackles into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens stuns Mead with fourth-quarter playoff comeback

The Vikings will play a Class 4A state football playoff quarterfinal game Saturday in Pasco.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar runs through multiple tackles into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert tips the ball over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens volleyball scoots past Eastlake

The Vikings rally in final two sets, advance to district championship.

Lake Stevens’ Laura Eichert tips the ball over the net during the 4A district semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua takes a shot on goal during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens girls soccer blanks Richland

Noelani Tupua’s two goals slot the Vikings into the quarterfinals.

Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua takes a shot on goal during the 4A state playoff game against Richland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens football routs Tahoma, 56-24

Kolton Matson’s four touchdowns help advance Vikings to state.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar escapes a tackle while running the ball during the 4A district game against Tahoma on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter and Chase Deberry celebrate Hunter’s touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior outside hitter Laura Eichert hits the ball over the net for a kill in the Wesco 4A title game against Glacier Peak in Snohomish, Wash., on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The Vikings won in four sets, 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior outside hitter Laura Eichert hits the ball over the net for a kill in the Wesco 4A title game against Glacier Peak in Snohomish, Wash., on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The Vikings won in four sets, 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington upsets Lake Stevens, 28-14

Eagles claim share of Wesco 4A title by taking down the two-time defending state champs.

Arlington’s Kaid Hunter makes a catch and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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. Curtis won all three sets: 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Andy Stark serves the ball during the district championship doubles match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Caleb Reed runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright attempts to pull in a touchdown pass between Lake Stevens’ Treyten Pester (5) and Seth Price (4) in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The game ended 31-10, and the Vikings handed the Grizzlies their first loss of the season. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)
Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright attempts to pull in a touchdown pass between Lake Stevens’ Treyten Pester (5) and Seth Price (4) in Lake Stevens, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The game ended 31-10, and the Vikings handed the Grizzlies their first loss of the season. (John Gardner / Pro Action Image)