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Chris Sutton photo The Orcas Vikings soccer team with the state championship trophy on Saturday, Nov. 20. It was a tense final game against Providence that went into overtime.

Vikings bring home soccer state championship

by Jefferson Freeman Orcas High School student The 2021 boys’ soccer season…

  • Nov 30th, 2021

 

<strong>Chris Sutton photo</strong> A shot from a state-qualifying game last week. As has become a tradition for the Orcas team over the years, each win is followed by a big salute and gratitude for all the fans in attendance at each of their games. This is especially appreciated at the state playoffs where no team has a home-field advantage.

VICTORIOUS VIKINGS!!! Orcas soccer team wins state championship

The Orcas Island High School soccer team has been crowned state champion.…

 

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OHS volleyball receives league honors

by Corey Wiscomb Awards for this season’s best performers are already in…

  • Nov 19th, 2021

 

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  • Nov 18th, 2021
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Chris Sutton As has become tradition for the Orcas team over the years, each win is followed by a big salute and gratitude for all the fans in attendance at each of their games. This is especially appreciated at the State Playoffs where no team has a home field advantage.

Vikings soccer team to play at state finals

by Jefferson Freeman Orcas High School Student Two more games. That’s all…

  • Nov 14th, 2021
Chris Sutton As has become tradition for the Orcas team over the years, each win is followed by a big salute and gratitude for all the fans in attendance at each of their games. This is especially appreciated at the State Playoffs where no team has a home field advantage.
Corey Wiscomb photo Lightning strikes just before the thunder cracks. Bethany Carter puts countless hours of training into action as she takes flight for a kill against Providence in the Lady Vikings playoff win.

Viking volleyball season comes to a conclusion

by Corey Wiscomb Special to the Sounder The Orcas Island Volleyball team…

  • Nov 11th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Lightning strikes just before the thunder cracks. Bethany Carter puts countless hours of training into action as she takes flight for a kill against Providence in the Lady Vikings playoff win.
Chris Sutton photo The Vikings’ reaction to Toby Smith making the winning penalty kick that won the game for the Vikings.

Vikings dominate districts

by Jefferson Freeman Orcas High School student District champions. That’s just another…

  • Nov 10th, 2021
Chris Sutton photo The Vikings’ reaction to Toby Smith making the winning penalty kick that won the game for the Vikings.
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Soccer and volleyball teams in play-off games this week

Submitted by Kate Long and the Orcas Island Booster Team We are…

  • Nov 4th, 2021
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Corey Wiscomb photo Junior Diego Lago pounds one upfield with the left foot. Lago will be an essential defender for the Vikings in the postseason.

Viking soccer celebrates winning streak; next up district play-offs

by Jefferson Freeman Orcas High School student The class of 2022 has…

  • Nov 2nd, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Junior Diego Lago pounds one upfield with the left foot. Lago will be an essential defender for the Vikings in the postseason.
Corey Wiscomb photo Viking senior defenseman Toby Smith.

Vikings soccer continue playoff push

by Jefferson Freeman Orcas High School student The Vikings soccer team traveled…

  • Oct 25th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Viking senior defenseman Toby Smith.
Corey Wiscomb photo Pedro Banderas leads the Junior Class Float down Main St. for the Homecoming Parade.

Vikings dominate during homecoming week games

by Corey Wiscomb Despite a slow start to the match with Orcas…

  • Oct 14th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Pedro Banderas leads the Junior Class Float down Main St. for the Homecoming Parade.
Corey Wiscomb photo Junior Co-Captain Tommy Anderson-Cleveland penetrates the Mount Vernon Christian defense.

Vikings continue to dominate

Soccer recap by Aidan Murray, William Ibarra and Corey Wiscomb Our Orcas…

  • Oct 8th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Junior Co-Captain Tommy Anderson-Cleveland penetrates the Mount Vernon Christian defense.
Corey Wiscomb photo Alecia Talbot listens in as Coach Rachel Wilson shares the game. “The key to coming back in that match was sticking together, being humble to know what our jobs were, & who we are… to fight through and keep the focus on each point, one at a time, all the way until the very end,” said Wilson.

Vikings volleyball and cross-country going strong

by Corey Wiscomb There is an old saying: Hard work defeats talent…

  • Oct 1st, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Alecia Talbot listens in as Coach Rachel Wilson shares the game. “The key to coming back in that match was sticking together, being humble to know what our jobs were, & who we are… to fight through and keep the focus on each point, one at a time, all the way until the very end,” said Wilson.
Corey Wiscomb photo Tommy Anderson-Cleveland maintains control of the ball and position against FH players.

Vikings take on Wolverines in season opener

by Corey Wiscomb Special to the Sounder The mail system isn’t the…

  • Sep 21st, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Tommy Anderson-Cleveland maintains control of the ball and position against FH players.
Corey Wiscomb photo Left to right: Molina Stone; Rhya Segault; Morgan Anderson; Shaye Spinner; Ava Ashcroft; Valeria Villareall; Malia Martinolich; Lil Maloi; Alexandria Sanders; WIllow White; Alecia Talbot; Tayla Malo; Bethany Carter; Sera Knapp; Paula Gutierrez Latorre; Hannah Alexander; August Moore; Ada Cruz Hernandez; Makayla Hodges; Bella Evans; and Milana Schneider.

Grateful to be back on the court

This year’s volleyball team is a robust mix of returning, varsity players…

Corey Wiscomb photo Left to right: Molina Stone; Rhya Segault; Morgan Anderson; Shaye Spinner; Ava Ashcroft; Valeria Villareall; Malia Martinolich; Lil Maloi; Alexandria Sanders; WIllow White; Alecia Talbot; Tayla Malo; Bethany Carter; Sera Knapp; Paula Gutierrez Latorre; Hannah Alexander; August Moore; Ada Cruz Hernandez; Makayla Hodges; Bella Evans; and Milana Schneider.
Corey Wiscomb photo Left to right: Finn Ontjes, Theo Vaccarella, Quinn Fleming, Will Stephens, Justin Krisch-Derr, Hunter Knapp, Ryan Krisch-Derr, Logan Jones, Porter Willis, Coach Mike Kulper.

Veteran cross-country team is ready to compete

The Vikings cross country team is back for its first normal season…

Corey Wiscomb photo Left to right: Finn Ontjes, Theo Vaccarella, Quinn Fleming, Will Stephens, Justin Krisch-Derr, Hunter Knapp, Ryan Krisch-Derr, Logan Jones, Porter Willis, Coach Mike Kulper.
Corey Wiscomb photo Back row, l-r: Ethan Moss, Diego Lago, Tommy Anderson-Cleveland, Cadence Krayveld, Orion Meskew, Jefferson Freeman, Nicholas Rivera, Forest Frausto, Celia Groeninger, Kristian Freeman, Head Coach Terry Turner Front Row L to R: Ass. Coach Sydney Hayworth, Lily Sky Bouchard, Juliette McKenney, Sam Sutton, Toby Smith, Pedro Banderas Guerra, Isaac Moss, Andrew Garcia, Scarlett Coffey, Isaac Figueroa. Laying at front, l-r: Remy Lago & Paxton White.

Soccer welcomes veteran players and new faces

The 2021 soccer team will face opportunities and challenges this season. ”We…

Corey Wiscomb photo Back row, l-r: Ethan Moss, Diego Lago, Tommy Anderson-Cleveland, Cadence Krayveld, Orion Meskew, Jefferson Freeman, Nicholas Rivera, Forest Frausto, Celia Groeninger, Kristian Freeman, Head Coach Terry Turner Front Row L to R: Ass. Coach Sydney Hayworth, Lily Sky Bouchard, Juliette McKenney, Sam Sutton, Toby Smith, Pedro Banderas Guerra, Isaac Moss, Andrew Garcia, Scarlett Coffey, Isaac Figueroa. Laying at front, l-r: Remy Lago & Paxton White.
Corey Wiscomb photo Soaring his way to two points is sophomore guard Diego Lago.

Vikings wrap up basketball season

by Portia White Orcas High School senior The Orcas Island Vikings competed…

  • Jun 16th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Soaring his way to two points is sophomore guard Diego Lago.
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Vikings sports update

By Portia White Special to the Sounder Viking basketball started the season…

  • May 29th, 2021
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Corey Wiscomb photo The girls’ basketball team and coaches. Back row, left to right: Ryan Wilson, Sera Knapp, Molina Stone, Gregg Sasan. Third row: Lili Malo, Bethany Carter, Ava Ashcraft, Shaye Spinner, Aida Cruz. Second row: Celia Groeninger, Tayla Malo, Avery Solesbee, Uma McMurray. Front row: Sada Ashcraft, Izie Janecek, Lindsey Simpson, Portia White, Haley Cruz Winchell.

Vikings basketball has hit the courts running

by Portia White Orcas High School Senior With just one week of…

  • May 20th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo The girls’ basketball team and coaches. Back row, left to right: Ryan Wilson, Sera Knapp, Molina Stone, Gregg Sasan. Third row: Lili Malo, Bethany Carter, Ava Ashcraft, Shaye Spinner, Aida Cruz. Second row: Celia Groeninger, Tayla Malo, Avery Solesbee, Uma McMurray. Front row: Sada Ashcraft, Izie Janecek, Lindsey Simpson, Portia White, Haley Cruz Winchell.
Portia White photo The Vikings’ soccer team was crowned league champion on May 7.

Vikings wrap up season | Soccer takes championship title

by Portia White Orcas High School senior The Vikings fall sports season…

  • May 10th, 2021
Portia White photo The Vikings’ soccer team was crowned league champion on May 7.
Corey Wiscomb/contributed photo Tomas Holmes elevates his game for a header opportunity.

Last week in Viking sports

by Portia White Orcas High School Senior Following an intense game on…

  • May 7th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb/contributed photo Tomas Holmes elevates his game for a header opportunity.
Corey Wiscomb/contributed photo Tayla Malo (21) and Seraphine Knapp (7) stay ready as Lindsey Simpson (11) swings for the kill.

Vikings giving it their all during intense season

by Portia White Orcas High School Senior Vikings soccer traveled to Cedar…

  • Apr 30th, 2021
Corey Wiscomb/contributed photo Tayla Malo (21) and Seraphine Knapp (7) stay ready as Lindsey Simpson (11) swings for the kill.
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Soccer and volleyball season has kicked off

By Portia White Orcas High School senior The Lady Vikings volleyball team…

  • Apr 23rd, 2021
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Contributed photo Seniors Anwyn Thompson, Alanna Lago, Lindsey Simpson and Darian Johnson.

Vikings’ athletics launches fall sports season

With the spring sports season wrapped up, high school athletes are now…

Contributed photo Seniors Anwyn Thompson, Alanna Lago, Lindsey Simpson and Darian Johnson.
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Baseball and golf earn league titles; fall sports now in effect

by Portia White Orcas High School senior The Vikings baseball season is…

  • Apr 5th, 2021
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Vikings going strong during short sports season

by Portia White Orcas High School Senior After going 1-1 against Mount…

  • Mar 29th, 2021
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Corey Wiscomb photo Vikings baseball kicked off their season with a doubleheader against Mount Vernon Christian on March 16.

Viking sports recap

by Portia White Orcas High School Senior Vikings baseball kicked off their…

  • Mar 23rd, 2021
Corey Wiscomb photo Vikings baseball kicked off their season with a doubleheader against Mount Vernon Christian on March 16.
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Student-athletes return to the field

by Ryan Wilson Orcas School District Athletic Director It is with great…

  • Mar 10th, 2021
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Orcas Vikings have been committed to their fitness.

Orcas coaches have been helping kids during the pandemic

by Ryan Wilson Orcas School District Athletic Director Last March all of…

  • Mar 10th, 2021
Orcas Vikings have been committed to their fitness.
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Portia White to play college basketball

From Northern Vermont University. The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women’s basketball and Head…

  • Nov 2nd, 2020
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Prep football moved to spring as WIAA announces new schedule

Prep football moved to spring as WIAA announces new schedule

The 2020-21 school year will feature four shortened athletic seasons as opposed to the typical three.

Prep football moved to spring as WIAA announces new schedule
Marysville Pilchuck’s Dillon Kuk carries the ball with Prairie’s Ian Davis trailing during a playoff game on Nov. 15, 2019, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

WIAA delays start of fall high school sports season

Football practices are now scheduled to start Sept. 5 and all other fall sports will begin Sept. 7.

  • Jul 9th, 2020
Marysville Pilchuck’s Dillon Kuk carries the ball with Prairie’s Ian Davis trailing during a playoff game on Nov. 15, 2019, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Baseball is looking at a competitive season

Baseball is looking at a competitive season

by Coach James Segault This year’s baseball program is a basic reboot…

  • Mar 11th, 2020
Baseball is looking at a competitive season
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Vikings golf welcomes new team members

by Portia White Orcas Island High School This golf season, the Vikings…

  • Mar 11th, 2020
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Softball: a fearless future

Softball: a fearless future

by Coach Brooke Bruland-Taylor This is my first year as head coach.…

  • Mar 11th, 2020
Softball: a fearless future
Contributed photo Left to right, back row: Tim Malo; CJ Nunez; Tom Malo; Drew Nunez; and Zade Pechacek. Middle row Ty Nunez; Diego Puentes; Diego Gonzales-Cruz; and Mario Nunez. Front row Corah Pechacek; Douglas Kirby; Tazman Pechacek; Greyson Howard; Jakson Beach-Yerly; and Makenzi Beach-Yerly.

Orcas Island Wrestling Club – end of season 2019-2020

Submitted by Orcas Island Wrestling Club. The 10th season for the Orcas…

  • Mar 3rd, 2020
Contributed photo Left to right, back row: Tim Malo; CJ Nunez; Tom Malo; Drew Nunez; and Zade Pechacek. Middle row Ty Nunez; Diego Puentes; Diego Gonzales-Cruz; and Mario Nunez. Front row Corah Pechacek; Douglas Kirby; Tazman Pechacek; Greyson Howard; Jakson Beach-Yerly; and Makenzi Beach-Yerly.
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Lady Vikings finish season at regional playoffs

by Portia White Orcas Island High School The Lady Vikings basketball team…

  • Mar 2nd, 2020
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Lady Vikings are one step closer to state playoffs

by Portia White Orcas High School student District Playoffs started last week…

  • Feb 24th, 2020
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