Margo Hermann, Assistant Sports Editor
// Published November 29, 2022
This November, Shadrach Witham went to State for cross country. As a senior, Witham leads his team as a captain and consistently ranks highly at cross country meets. But when Witham first joined the sport in his freshman year, he still had a long way to go until success.
Legendary Puyallup football coach, Mike Huard, and new coach, Brian Grout, share the memories made, the lessons learned and how coaching a group of young men at the high school level becomes more than a job but a part of a legacy.
Riley Newell, News Editor
// Published February 25, 2022
Athletes all around the country are known not only for the name on their back, but also for the numbers that they wear while playing.
Nobody really knows the reason or significance behind the numbers...
Puyallup cheer defended their 2020 State title this past weekend, competing in two divisions Saturday, Feb. 5.
There were 16 divisions total. The team took third in Medium Game Day (against six...
“In the spring we will have an [esports] team where Rocket League, League of Legends, Street Fighter…probably [Smash Bros.], and many more games will be played against other schools in Washington,” Ignacio said.
“It’s nice that I’m a senior because I got to experience cheer my sophomore year, a completely normal season. I would say it definitely affected football, with wearing masks and just like having to be positive with all the changes and adapting guidelines, as well as taking COVID tests constantly and we don’t get live awards in our competitions which is kind of heart breaking because it’s the best part of competition, "Johnston said.
Ally Larkin, Sports Editor
// Published December 16, 2021
Wherever the Viks travelled... we were right behind, ready to cheer them on. Friends would carpool away games and show up early to set up decorations for home games. Our high school football games brought us together. We wanted to show up to have a blast, to represent Puyallup with an incredible school spirit. It was so special to be able to see our community—Viking's past, present and future—come together to cheer for the success of their peers, creating memories I will never forget.
Several Vikings placed at the Lady Jags wrestling tournament this past weekend.
Second place in the 105 pound bracket, junior Praline Werner.
Third place in the 105 pound bracket, sophomore Madison...
The Viking Swim team closed out their season with several teams as well as individuals placing at the State Swim Meet this past weekend. .
The 200 medley relay team of...
