2019-2020 Viking Victories!

AWS CertificationsJune 4, 2020

We had 6 welders test for the AWS SMAW 3G structural steel test this morning. All 6 students passed the test and have received their AWS certification. This group of young men included three 1st year welders who put in tons of lab time to gain the highly needed skill to successfully complete the test.

Each of these young men can leave LVHS with an in-demand marketable skill that will benefit them financially for a long time to come if they choose to continue in the field.

Pictured below: Joseph Mirabal, Dillon McKee, Ruiari Kent, Reese Snyder, Hunter Phillips, and Cash Jennings with Mr. Panter

Academic All State

Congratulations to the following Senior Tennis Players for being named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All State Team this year.
Girls:
 Karina Nieto Pena—2nd Team
Boys:
 Thomas Histrov: 1st Team
 Nathan Sussman: 1st Team
 Andrew Smith: Honorable Mention

Girls Regional Powerlifting

The Girl's Powerlifting team represented LVHS well at the Regional meet, March 7, 2020. They finished 10th out of 38 teams overall. Advancing to the state meet in Waco on Friday, March 20th will be Cheyenne LeBlanc in the 220 lb. class and Dasha Gildon in the 165 lb. class.

Cheyenne is #1 in the state for 3A and Dasha is #2 in the state for 3A.

Others that were at the regional meet included: Olivia Thorman - 11th, Phoebe Gale - 8th, Skylar Stefka - 4th, Monica Lopez-Ulloa - 7th, Ava Girard - 10th, and Michelle Medina - 12th. Jessica Pessin would have been another state qualifier but was injured on the squat. We will definitely miss Jessica's leadership and determination next year.

Fine Arts Artists

Art students competed at VASE, Visual Art Scholastic Event (February 29, 2020). The students competed against our entire Region—1A to 6A.
Every student that competed received a superior rating and earned a regional medal! Please congratulate the following student artists: John Berentsen, Ryan Davis, Nina King, Morgan Lasch, Monica Lopez, Marina Maribal, Dalia Orozco,Jessie Pessin, Nate Spiers, Lily Stone and our DOUBLE Medalists: Itza Canterra, Dylan Caperton, Esther Long, Lilian Warren, and last but certainly not least Violet Stone who is a double medalist and qualified for the State competition with both of her artworks!

One of Violet's two, state-bound pieces...having a mysterious resemblance to their fearless leader, Mr. Andrew Larkin (aka, LVHS art teacher)

Boys Basketball All-District Awards

Congratulate your boys' basketball team members on their all-district nominations. All nominations are made and voted on by the other district coaches. Their hard work, class, and Viking Pride has been recognized by those coaches in our district.

District 25-3A Offensive MVP
Marquise Pierce

All-District 1st Team
Dillon Mckee
Lucas Lawless
Marquise Pierce

All-District 2nd Team
Preston Coffey
Mikey D'Ambrose
Andrew Alger

Honorable Mention
Parker Love

Academic All-District
Lucas Lawless
Mikey D'Ambrose
Dillon McKee

TCGA Cheerleading Honors

Please congratulate the following young ladies on their selection for the following honors from the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

Academic All-State:
Marie Chan

All-State:
Marie Chan
Lily Dreibrodt
Sophia Kent
Ashlyn Pasak
Mallory Webb

Legacy All-Star Team (Top 20 Graduating Seniors 1A-4A):
Lily Dreibrodt
Mallory Webb

TGCA All-Star Game Selections (Top 24 Incoming Seniors 1A-4A):
Ella Chadwick
Taylor Cagle- Alternate
Madison Jackson- Alternate
Landry Topo- Alternate

Ella will have the opportunity to represent Lago Vista by cheering in the TGCA All-Star game in Arlington this July.Congrats to these outstanding students and their amazing coach, Katy Baugh!

District Award Winners-Girls Basketball

Please congratulate the following young ladies on a great season as well as their own individual success that was recognized by other coaches in our district. Way To Go Lady Vikings!

DEFENSIVE MVP-Aryana Wallace
1st TEAM-Mallory Webb, Sarah Long
2nd TEAM-Esther Long, Sophia Read, Jade Press
HONORABLE MENTION-Kayleigh Ray

ACADEMIC ALL DISTRICT
Esther Long
Sarah Long
Cali Navarro
Jade Press
Kayleigh Ray
Sophia Read
Aryana Wallace
Mallory Webb

LV Invitational Powerlifting Meet

Lago Vista hosted its annual Powerlifting meet on Thursday, Feb. 20th. We are so proud of all of our competitors and so thankful for the support from our Lago Vista faithful.

The boys competed well with Ethan Harris winning 1st Place, Peyton Wey finishing 4th, Brennen Fuhrman with a 5th place finish, and Logan Itara finishing 5th, as well.

The girls finished 2nd overall in the meet. Cheyenne LeBlanc, Olivia Thorman, and Jesse Pessin all won their weight class. Dasha Gildon and Skylar Stefka finished 2nd while Monica Lopez-Ulloa was 3rd in her weight class. Ava Girard and Hannah Wright finished in 5th place for the meet.  

 Jesse Pessin

Congratulations to the following lifters who have qualified for powerlifting Regionals in their respective weight classes and division:

Olivia Thorman
Phoebe Gale
Skylar Stefka
Jessica Pessin
Dasha Gildon
Monica Lopez-Ulloa
Ava Girard
Cheyenne LeBlanc
Michelle Medina
Ethan Harris

Girls & Boys Golf Teams Are A Swingin Success!

The LVHS golf teams made a grand showing at the 11th annual LV Spring Classic on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The tournament was held in Lago Vista at the Lago Vista Golf Club. The LVHS boys BLUE team took another 1st place trophy to put in the high school golf showcase with a team score of 349. The LVHS boys GOLD team tied for 5th place out of 10 teams, with a team score of 410. In addition to the team victories, Braden Smith took 1st place medalist among 54 individual competitors, with a round score of 77. Also placing in the top ten from Lago were Luke Talley (6), Knox Renfro (9), Jeremiah Billings (T10), and Landon Porter (T10). The boys tournament hosted schools in classifications ranging from 3A to 5A. Our next tournament will be held at Vaaler Creek Golf Course in Blanco, TX, on Monday, February 24th. Great job, Vikings!!! The LVHS girls also put another 1st place trophy in the showcase, with a team score of 382. Lyla Vaughn captured the 1st place medalist award with a round score of 78, and Cailey Nuckolls placed 2nd, with a round score of 90, among 28 female competitors. Other top ten finishes for Lago Vista were Bella Zaleski (T5), Emily Moxley (7), and Schuyler Burke (10). The girls tournament hosted schools in classifications ranging from 3A to 5A. Great Job ladies. Go VIKINGS!!!

All State, All Smiles!

Congratulations to Marie Chan for being named to the Academic All-State Team in Cheerleading by the Texas Girls Coaches Association for being exemplary both on the mat and in the classroom.

Marie is the first person in Lago Vista Cheer history to receive this honor!

Girls Golf - Llano Tournament
February 10, 2020

Congratulations to the Lago Vista Lady Vikings Golf Team for winning the Championship at the Llano ISD Girls Golf Tournament on Monday, February 10, 2020. The squad, consisting of Lyla Vaughn, Cailey Nuckolls, sophomore Emily Moxley, junior Schuyler Burke, and freshman Morgan Burke, won the championship defeating 13 other schools!

Powering Through!

The LVHS powerlifting teams have competed at three meets so far this year - and they show no signs of slacking!

February 13, 2020 Brady Meet
The Girls came home with a 3rd Place finish out of 14 teams. The Boys finished 7th out of 14 teams.
Individual results for each weight division:
Girls: Olivia Thorman - 2nd
Skylar Stefka - 2nd
Jessica Pessin - 3rd
Dasha Gildon - 2nd
Monica Lopez-Ulloa - 5th
Cheyenne LeBlanc - 1st
Ava Girard - 4th

Boys:
Peyton Way - 2nd
Ethan Harris - 2nd

January 23, 2020 Burnet Meet
The Girls came home with a 1st Place finish out of 13 teams.
Here are the individual results for each weight division:
Girls:
Phoebe Gale - 1st
Olivia Thorman - 3rd
Skylar Stefka - 1st
Jessica Pessin - 2nd
Dasha Gildon - 1st
Monica Lopez-Ulloa - 4th
Cheyenne LeBlanc - 1st
Michelle Medina - 4th

Boys:
Peyton Way - 5th
Ethan Harris - 2nd

January 16, 2020 Lampasas Powerlifting MeetThe Girls came home with a 1st Place finish out of 13 teams.
Individual results for each weight division:
Girls:
Phoebe Gale - 1st
Olivia Thorman - 2nd
Skylar Stefka - 1st
Jessica Pessin - 1st
Dasha Gildon - 2nd
Monica Lopez-Ulloa - 4th
Cheyenne LeBlanc - 1st
Michelle Medina - 4th

Boys:
Peyton Way - 1st

Jessica and Cheyenne also won best overall lifters!

Viking Band UIL Solo & Ensemble

Students from the Viking Band participated in UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest on February 8th at Liberty Hill High School. We had two students advance to State Solo and Ensemble Contest and several earning performance honors.

Congratulations to these students and their hard work and dedication to the Viking Band program.

1st Place Finish

Golf Season 2020 is here! The LVHS boys golf team captured 1st place at the Taylor Duck Invitational in Taylor, TX on Monday, February 3, 2020. The Vikings had 3 TOP Ten finishers, including 1st Place Medalist, Knox Renfro. The tournament consisted of several Central Texas High Schools, ranging from Class 2A-Class 6A. The Vikings shot an opening season team score of 342, fighting wind gusts of over 20 mph the entire day.  Coach Rogers added he is "Very proud of this team for keeping their focus through the distractions of "playing up", the wind, the rain, and the course itself."
Great Season start Vikings!

OH THE PLACES HE CAN GO!

Congrats to Ben Vogel for being the first student in LV High School history to advance to the state competition for the UIL event Congress!

Cheer Champs - 2nd in State!

Congrats to our amazing cheerleading team! They placed 2nd out of 74 teams to earn the silver medal at the State Spirit Competition last Thursday!

Hard Work Pays Off!
November 13, 2019

Congrats to Mallory and Dillon on committing to play softball and baseball at Tyler Junior College and St. Mary's University, respectively.

We are so happy that their hard work paid off!

Mayce's Goat This

First time showing her goats, Mayce Ornelas got 2nd and 4th in her class!

Way to Goat Mayce! Kidding...I'll stah-ah-ah-p right now!

District Cross Country MeetOctober 14, 2019-Jarrell

Congratulations to the varsity Girls & Boys Cross Country teams for advancing to the regional meet.
Also, congratulations to the girls JV dominating performance!

We always enjoy seeing Viking alumni - sporting new colors!

G. Standiford and H. Long - class of 2019, playing club volleyball at their respective universities (and respected...depending on your favorite colors!)