SEATTLE — The third time proved not to be a charm for the Lake Stevens football team on Saturday.

Facing Sumner for the third time in two seasons, the Vikings fell 41-35 in overtime of the Class 4A state title game.

It was the second straight title for Sumner, coming on the heels of Lake Stevens titles in 2022 and 2023. The Vikings were aiming for their third title in four seasons, but came up short in overtime despite a valiant comeback effort in regulation.

“There were just a few too many times where we slipped up,” said quarterback Blake Moser, who scored four touchdowns for the Vikings. “We beat ourselves, so it just really sucks knowing that we could have beat that team.”

It was the first loss of the season for Lake Stevens (13-1), which entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed. F

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