Sven Alskog

These guys know their trees

March 29, 2011
These guys know their trees

by Sven Alskog Everything was in place for the Stanwood FFA Nursery Landscape team to win state and earn a trip to nationals in Indianapolis this October. The only thing in their way was Sedro Woolley High School and their fearsome foursome. Stanwood’s top team of Sven Alskog, Gabby Klausman, Crystal Adling, Lars Williams,...
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Baseball Preview: Trio of Ness, Martin, and Bloom look to lead Spartans back to districts

March 13, 2011
Baseball Preview: Trio of Ness, Martin, and Bloom look to lead Spartans back to districts

by Sven Alskog It’s fairly unusual as a high school baseball team to only have four seniors. A team heavy in juniors and sophomores is what Stanwood Spartans baseball coach Colby Knutson will get to work with this year as a result of a lack in senior leadership. Returning talent from last years district...
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These Stanwood High School Staff are Superstars

February 19, 2011
These Stanwood High School Staff are Superstars

by Sven Alskog An idea brought forth by Stanwood High School substitute teacher Tina Latvala has been a great success. Each week, the previous winner of the “Superstar teacher award” will hand over an enormous star to a fellow staff member for doing something nice. This star was built by high school students Joel...
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District bound Stanwood boys basketball team destroys Marysville-Pilchuck

February 4, 2011
District bound Stanwood boys basketball team destroys Marysville-Pilchuck

by Sven Alskog Critical in a young team’s success is to improve as the season goes on. Consider the Stanwood Spartans boys basketball team an improved product from the beginning of the season. During a game against Marysville-Pilchuck on Monday, the Tomahawks would find out the hard way how far the Spartans have come....
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Victory over Cascade followed by loss to Jackson for Spartan boys hoopsters

January 8, 2011
Victory over Cascade followed by loss to Jackson for Spartan boys hoopsters

by Sven Alskog A rematch of a district playoff game last year between the Stanwood Spartans and the Cascade Bruins would have a similar result. Stanwood jumped out to an early 16-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back in route to a 65-51 home win. Freshman Josh Thayer would regain his...
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Four forfeits help doom Stanwood grapplers

January 8, 2011

by Sven Alskog Never has a Ray Mather coached Stanwood wrestling team had such a successful start. A huge early season test against possible state best Lake Stevens was the next step for the 7-0 Spartans. Finally jumping into a league match after having a long month of non-conference clashes, each team would fight...
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Strong effort in first Hi-Q event for Stanwood

January 8, 2011

by Sven Alskog Anytime a new season starts for anything there are always questions to be answered and goals to achieve. The Stanwood Hi-Q team would answer some of those questions during their January 5 match in which they hosted Arlington and Mountlake Terrace. Hi-Q is a competition that has been at a competitive...
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Girl’s Basketball: Marysville-Pilchuck uses three-point shot to squeeze by Stanwood

December 19, 2010

by Sven Alskog It was very possible that two of the top three teams in the WESCO North squared off in Marysville on Friday.  The division is shaping up to be one where any team can beat another on any given night. A prime example would be on display as Stanwood interior presence Rachel...
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Men’s Hoops: Stanwood bests Marysville-Pilchuck in overtime

December 18, 2010

By Sven Alskog It’s safe to say that Brennan Williams has forgot all about his early season struggles. The 6 foot three inch junior has found his long distance stroke and alerted the WESCO North of his talent. Due in large part to Williams, Spartans head coach Zach Ward was given a lot of...
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Support Stanwood High School and decorate your house on one bill

December 12, 2010
Support Stanwood High School and decorate your house on one bill

by Sven Alskog Just in time for the holidays, Stanwood High School’s Horticulture and TSA programs have all your decorative needs covered. All week long in horticulture class last week, SHS students could be seen making wreaths and centerpieces. Each day, groups of two to three students would team together and be required to...
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