VIKINGS BEAT GARFIELD 48-21 IN SEASON OPENER

Kolton Matson's SIX TD's lead the way and J425 has the details in Mike Anderton's game recap... featuring official stats and photo galleries.

LAKE STEVENS - Defending state champion Lake Stevens launched its 2023 football campaign last Friday evening with a showcase 48-21 home field win over Garfield of Seattle's Metro League.

A typically packed, exultant Viking crowd absorbed the game beneath a mildly warm early autumn slightly smoky sky, a full moon obscured by light cloud cover.

The non-leag…