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    Articles by Marty Zier
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    Tough week for Vikings
    By Marty Zier • October 28, 2014 3:47 pm

    The boys soccer team had a rough week as they stumbled going into the last pivotal few games to make the playoffs with losses against Friday Harbor and LaConner.

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    Vikings near play-off season
    Vikings near play-off season
    By Marty Zier • October 21, 2014 4:49 pm

    The Viking boys soccer team (5-8) lost their only game last week 4-3 against Shoreline Christian (4-9) and prepare for away games this week against Friday Harbor and LaConner.

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    Vikings gave it their all against Friday Harbor but lost 30-6 during the homecoming game.
    Orcas homecoming ushers in fall
    By Marty Zier • October 15, 2014 3:15 pm

    The Vikings (0-5) faced Friday Harbor (4-1) for the second meeting of the season ending in another loss, 30-6.

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    The Vikings football team traveled to LaConner for a 43-6 loss under the lights in Skagit Valley.
    Football team battles hard | Slideshow
    By Marty Zier • October 6, 2014 10:56 pm

    The Vikings football team traveled to LaConner for a 43-6 loss under the lights in Skagit Valley. Suiting up only 14 players versus 36 Braves, the Vikings showed resolution and commitment to their teammates and school as they once again faced an insurmountable task. At half, a well-executing Brave team lead 36-0.

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    Orcas Viking volleyball team.
    Viking volleyball | Slideshow
    By Marty Zier • October 6, 2014 10:51 pm

    Vikings volleyball played two of the better teams in the league and got swept in both contests. On Sept. 30, Orcas traveled to Darrington for a 3-0 loss against the Loggers, one of the top teams in the league.

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    Orcas Vikings surround a Mt. Vernon player.
    Viking soccer update | Slideshow
    By Marty Zier • October 6, 2014 10:37 pm

    The Viking boys soccer team had a challenging week, facing some of the best teams in the league.

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    The Lady Vikings soccer team.
    Fall sports update
    By Marty Zier • October 1, 2014 8:05 pm

    The Lady Vikings soccer team hosted the LaConner Braves on Sept. 22 in a 4-0 loss.
    The Vikings had a very tight defensive first half limiting the Braves to one break away goal. The Braves continued to put pressure on the goalie in the second half with two deep kicks and a penalty kick after a hands call.

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    Aidan Kruse turning the corner after a reception.
    Last week in Vikings high school sports |...
    By Marty Zier • September 23, 2014 5:18 pm

    A look at the Vikings’ recent games. The Sounder follows football, soccer and volleyball

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    Maddie White (l) and Jess Nichols during the game against Lopez.
    Fall sports are underway
    By Marty Zier • September 16, 2014 6:14 pm

    The Viking Volleyball team opened their season with a non-league home game against island rival Lopez Island in a 3-0 win.

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    Back L to R: Assistant Coach Terry Turner
    Strong returning players for boys’ soccer
    By Marty Zier • September 11, 2014 8:00 am

    Matt Stolmeier enters his ninth year coaching the boys Viking soccer team and has a strong group of 15 returning players to take on a restructured league that now includes Friday Harbor.

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    Softball gets all-league
    Softball gets all-league
    By Marty Zier • June 3, 2014 2:56 pm

    The Viking softball team (3-12) wrapped up their season with back to back losses against league leader (20-5) LaConner.

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    Bella Nigretto tags a Wolverine during the game on Orcas.
    Busy time for Lady Vikings
    By Marty Zier • May 6, 2014 5:18 pm

    The Lady Vikings (3-7) took on Concrete (5-7) on April 29, and lost 15-5, dropping their third straight game to the Lions.

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    The Vikings girls
    Baseball, softball start season | Slideshow
    By Marty Zier • April 4, 2014 2:05 pm

    The Viking boys had a rough baseball season opener against the Concrete Lions with a 10-0 thumping on March 21.

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