The Viking Vanguard

Freshman Swimmer Brings Heat

Grant Huson, Editor in Chief // Published December 20, 2024

A whistle blows. Water splashes. People cheer. Excitement rises as the swimmers blow through the water at immense speeds. One slip up could cause them to fall...

Definite Dozen Does It Again

Sienna Hanson, Editor in Chief // Published December 20, 2024

It’s 1999, and Puyallup’s team is competing with Auburn Riverside for not only the districts title but a bid to State. The sounds of fans cheering, coaches shouting instructions, and...

What to Know Before You Go: Your Friday Night Guide for Viking Football

Grant Huson, Editor in Chief // Published September 6, 2024

High school football is one of the many events students can socialize with others outside of school. However, many students can be confused by the various rules and calls in football. Here are the main...

Boys Soccer Overcomes Mental Game

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published June 7, 2024

High school sports are like a poker hand: every year, you put all the cards back in, shuffle them up and hope everything turns out. Coming into this season, the boys soccer team found it hard to...

Baseball Seniors Reflect on Season

Hunter Ihlen, Staff // Published June 7, 2024

As the spring sports season wraps up, senior baseball players Jackson Copeland and Michael Lejeune reflect on their final season as Vikings and their future. Copeland says he feels there was more...

Concussions Continue Leaving Impact

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published May 3, 2024

For most athletes, sports injuries are as common as missing sixth period for a match or gorging on Goldfish crackers because it’s a game day. They miss a practice, they get taped by the athletic trainer...

Boys Track Team Finishes 2nd Overall at Liberty Invite

Staff // Published April 1, 2024

The Boys Track Team came back from the Liberty Invite March 30 second overall out of 15 schools. The following athletes scored points and placed in their events: 100 Meters Kyson...

Girls Track Sees Success at Liberty Invite March 30

Staff // Published April 1, 2024

The Puyallup Girls Track team traveled to the Liberty Invite in Renton with more than 20 athletes representing PHS. The ladies placed fourth out of 15 teams. According to girls coach Sandra Monaghan,...

Spring Season Players to Watch

Hunter Ihlen, Reporter // Published March 29, 2024

Noah Benedict--10th--Baseball Years played: 12 Other sports: None, strictly baseball Plans after sports: Go to College for a 4 year degree Zack Robertson--11th--soccer Years...

Student Athletes Struggle with Injuries, Recovery

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published March 15, 2024

From fractures and dislocations to torn ACLs and sprains, sports injuries come in a wide variety. Athletes from all different sports are likely to encounter at least one of these throughout their Puyallup...