Athletics

Schedules change often: Please check ourvikingnation.com or arbiterlive.com


MISSION

The University Place School District Athletic Department will provide academic, athletic, and personal growth opportunities to develop excellence. We commit to building a championship culture, while supporting equitable opportunities for all students and staff that ignites a shared sense of pride and loyalty within our community.

VISION

The University Place School District Athletic Department will be recognized for excellence in the classroom, in the community and in competition.

Values

We value Servant-Leadership above all.

We are committed to our C.O.R.E.

C- COMMITMENT

O - OWNERSHIP

R - RESPECT

E - EXCELLENCE

HELLO AND WELCOME TO SPRING SPORTS 2023! 

Hopefully you will find the following information helpful.  If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to our athletic department staff or our coaching staff directly.

WINTER SPORTS PLAYOFF RECAP – CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINTER ATHLETES

Girls Basketball

The Curtis Girls Basketball team competed well in a tough SPSL North division this season. Student athletes grew, learned, and represented Curtis with class, respect, and resilience. The varsity squad was recognized by coaches around the league with the SPSL North Sportsmanship Award. Senior guard, Peyton Akins, was also celebrated individually, capturing a Second Team All-League spot alongside impressive peers. 


Wrestling

The Viking wrestling team conquered many foes this season. The girls’ program won several battles and claimed gold, including the SPSL team title. This was followed up by a 2nd in state championship, including 3 individual state champions. The boys program placed top 3 in a few tournaments this season. Several wrestlers took first place in local tournaments and skirmishes. As a young team, this squad is excited for future clashes with SPSL rivals. 


Boys Wrestling

Johnathan Gressett

220 lbs  5th in State 


Girls Wrestling

Sierra Wangen 

SPSL Female Wrestler of the Year 2023

130 lbs 3A/4A State Champion

Clarissa Wangen

155 lbs 3A/4A State Champion

Ryley Nager

170 lbs 3A/4A State Champion


Boys Swim & Dive

The Curtis Boys Swim and Dive Team thrived during the 2022-2023 season. This year’s team featured more than fifty boys with 31 swimmers breaking a minute in the 100 free!  The team finished with a perfect 9-0 dual meet record, which included Curtis’ 100th consecutive dual meet victory!  The team earned the following honors:

Dual Meet Champions

SPSL Meet Champions

West Central District III Meet Champions

2nd Place at the Washington State Swim Meet


Individual Honors included:

Tolu Young - 50 Free 4A State Champion, All-American and School and state record holder

Tolu Young - 100 Free All-American


400 Free Relay - Tolu Young, Matthew Audette, Adam Kwon, Sam Funches

–State Champions

-All Americans

-Meet Record

-School Record


Trent Bemis - 100 Breaststroke School Record

Curtis Cheer

Cheer had an exciting season this year! Competing in two divisions in person after a couple of years to recover from the pandemic brought excitement, adversity and a second place trophy at state with a team made up of cheerleaders with little to no competition experience. The team traveled to Florida for the National High School Cheerleading Championships where they experienced competition like they’ve never been  a part of before and made memories that will last a lifetime. During their competitive season they still continued to support their school cheering on the sidelines. 

This year we had 4 varsity cheerleaders chosen as Varsity All American; two of them traveled to London over winter break to participate in the New Year’s Day Parade.

All American

Krystala Hirschfeld - Also the WIAA Athlete of the Year

Bella Constani - participated in all american travel to London

Aurora Sieverson - participated in all american travel to London

Kylie Holt


Girls Bowling


Viking Bowling had an amazing year that culminated in the first ever Girls 4A WIAA Bowling State Championship for Curtis. The Vikings took 3rd in the league with a 10-4 league record. Then went to the league tournament where they took 2nd place. Earned a spot at the West Central District Tournament and placed 1st. Earning a spot into the WIAA State Tournament, where it came down to the very last game with the Vikings pulling out a win and earning the title.


Sienna Stoner, SPSL MVP, 2nd place individually at State.


Megan Lelli 3rd place individually at state


Jaelyn Barnes Sportsmanship award at state.


Boys Basketball


The Viking boys earned a second consecutive AAAA State Championship with a 49-43 win over Olympia.  The Vikings concluded the season with a school record 28 victories, finishing with a 28-3 record and are currently ranked #36 in the entire nation. Coupled with last year’s 27-3 record, the Viks are 55-6 over the two year Championship span.


The Vikings have been invited to play in the State Champions National Invitational in Washington, DC during Spring Break, where they will take on #13 Roselle Catholic (NJ) on ESPN television in the quarterfinals. With a win, The Viks would battle #21 Wheeler (GA) in the national semi-finals. 


The team earned the following additional honors:


Back2Back SPSL North Champions

Back2Back SPSL Champions

Back2Back West Central District Champions


Individual Honors included:


Zoom Diallo - Gatorade Washington State Player of the Year

Zoom Diallo - MaxPreps Washington State Player of the Year


Zoom Diallo - News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year

Tyce Paulsen - News Tribune All-Area 1st Team 


Zoom Diallo - SPSL MVP

Tyce Paulsen - 1st Team All-SPSL   All-Time leading scorer in Curtis history

Cinque Maxwell - 1st Team All-SPSL

Josiah Johnson - 1st Team All-SPSL


Devin Whitten 2nd Team All-SPSL


Tyce Paulsen - 1,000 career points All-Time leading scorer in Curtis history (1,514)

Zoom Diallo - 1,000 career points (1,405

Cinque Maxwell - 1,000 career points (1,024

Josiah Johnson - 1,000 career points with Central Kitsap and Curtis (1,002)


ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF  

Suzanne Vick - Athletic Director  

253.566.5710 ext. 2154 or svick@upsd83.org

Ms. Vick is starting her 5th year as Athletic Director at Curtis High School.  She believes the lessons learned through athletics are essential to every young person's success. 

Irene Lowe - Athletic Trainer  

ilowe@upsd83.org

Ms. Lowe's primary responsibility is our athlete's health and safety. She works closely with the coaching staff and athletic director to address injuries that occur during athletic events and practice as well as injury prevention and rehabilitation. 

Shelly Nyegaard – Athletic and Facilities Secretary

snyegaard@upsd83.org

Mrs. Nyegaard assists in the clearance of athletes and administration at Curtis High School Athletic Department.  

REGISTRATION & CLEARANCE

Registration Is Open - Please go in and check that you have completed ALL the steps!

 “VIKS CLEARED TO PARTICIPATE”

DO NOT CREATE A GUEST

If you need help, please contact Shelly Nyegaard at 253.566.5718 or snyegaard@upsd83.org.

SPRING SPORTS IN ACTION NOW - BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, BOYS GOLF, BOYS/GIRLS LACROSSE, GIRLS TENNIS, BOYS/GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD, BOYS SOCCER, GIRLS WATER POLO

SPORT-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS 

For questions specific to a sport, such as practice schedules, game schedules, or other team-related matters, please reach out to the coach directly.  Coaches Directory 

TRANSFER STUDENTS - If you have transferred to Curtis in the last 365 days, please email me at svick@upsd83.org so we can start the eligibility process.

VISION

The University Place School District Athletic Department will be recognized for excellence in the classroom, in the community and in competition.

MISSION

The University Place School District Athletic Department will provide academic, athletic, and personal growth opportunities to develop excellence. We commit to building a championship culture, while supporting equitable opportunities for all students and staff, that ignites a shared sense of pride and loyalty within our community.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES WILL START AFTER MEMORIAL DAY

BE IN THE KNOW

You can always find the latest athletic information at CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS and OURVIKINGNATION.COM and be sure to follow Curtis High School Athletics @OURVIKINGNATION on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

 

 

 






ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF  

  

Suzanne Vick - Athletic Director  

253.566.5710 ext. 2154 or svick@upsd83.org

Ms. Vick is starting her 5th year as Athletic Director at Curtis High School.  She believes the lessons learned through athletics are essential to every young person's success. 

   

Irene Lowe - Athletic Trainer  

ilowe@upsd83.org

 

Ms. Lowe's primary responsibility is our athlete's health and safety. She works closely with the coaching staff and athletic director to address injuries that occur during athletic events and practice as well as injury prevention and rehabilitation. 

 

Shelly Nyegaard – Athletic and Facilities Secretary

snyegaard@upsd83.org

 

Mrs. Nyegaard assists in the clearance of athletes and administration at Curtis High School Athletic Department.  


REGISTRATION & CLEARANCE

Registration Is Open - Please go in and check that you have completed ALL the steps!


 “VIKS CLEARED TO PARTICIPATE”

DO NOT CREATE A GUEST

If you need help, please contact Shelly Nyegaard at 253.566.5718 or snyegaard@upsd83.org.

 

SPRING SPORTS START DATES

 

VACATION PLANNING – Our goal is to compete at the highest level in every sport. These programs will practice and compete during Spring break and on some Saturdays.

 

SPORT-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS 

For questions specific to a sport, such as practice schedules, game schedules, or other team-related matters, please reach out to the coach directly.  Coaches Directory 

 

TRANSFER STUDENTS - If you have transferred to Curtis in the last 365 days, please email me at svick@upsd83.org so we can start the eligibility process.

 

VISION

The University Place School District Athletic Department will be recognized for excellence in the classroom, in the community and in competition.

 

MISSION

The University Place School District Athletic Department will provide academic, athletic, and personal growth opportunities to develop excellence. We commit to building a championship culture, while supporting equitable opportunities for all students and staff, that ignites a shared sense of pride and loyalty within our community.

 

BE IN THE KNOW

You can always find the latest athletic information at CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS and OURVIKINGNATION.COM and be sure to follow Curtis High School Athletics @OURVIKINGNATION on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.



 Our Viking Nation on Social Media:

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 

Email:

svick@upsd83.org

Phone:

253.566.5710 ext. 2154

Suzanne Vick 

My name is Suzanne Vick and I am starting my 5th year as Athletic Director at Curtis High School.  I am thrilled to serve you!  I look forward to connecting with each of you! The lessons learned through athletics are essential to every young person's success. Through athletics we learn to win, lose, trust, disappoint, persevere, dig deeper, defer, celebrate, listen, sacrifice, and commit, along with many more.


Our coaches love what they do and work extremely hard preparing to serve our student-athletes. We are committed to competing with integrity, offering the best instruction, over-communicating, and providing a positive experience.


As a staff we have spent the past four years developing our guiding principles.  Our Vision, Mission, Values and The Curtis Way will be what guides all our decisions this year.  Please take a time to talk with your child about what it means to be a Curtis Athlete.


We need you! My hope is every family and fan will partner with us to positively encourage and support all of our Curtis High School sports, athletes and coaches.  As you walk into a Curtis event please choose to be a fan.  The role of athlete, coach and official are already taken.


I look forward to partnering with you, our athletes and our coaches to make this the best year ever!

GO VIKS!


Suzanne Vick
Athletic Director
University Place School District

Resources

Use the resource links below to learn more about high school athletics at Curtis High School. You can also head to ourvikingnation.com for schedules and scores.  If you have further questions, please call Suzanne Vick at 253.566.5710. 

Registration & Eligibility

High School Athletic Links