Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season. Team previews touch on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team Previews are generated through a mixture of coaches' responses gathered through our perennial coaches questionnaires, as well as insight from Prep Baseball Staff. Stay tuned the next several weeks for the unveiling of Team Previews and the complete Power 25.

Today, we preview the #24 ranked Lake Stevens Vikings. 

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High School: Lake Stevens Vikings   
Head Coach: David Benson
Division: 4A
League/Conference: Wesco
2025 Record (Finish): 16-7
2025 Playoff Finish: 4A state quarterfinals

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 7
No. of Returning Pitchers: 6
Key Players Lost: Aspen Alexander, Julian Wilson, Luke Morris

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Charles Long-Scott, Manny McLaurin, Emmitt Linehan

Bullpen: Blake Moser, Chad Greaby, Chase Fluke, Cade Landes, Ayden Hale, Layne Perin

Top Seniors: Seth Danielson, Manny McLaurin, Chase Fluke, Charles Long-Scott

Top Juniors: Blake Moser, Ayden Hale, Cayden DeElena

Underclassmen to watch: '28 Evan Ryan

Areas to watch: Over the wall power potential

Team Strengths: Team speed, defense, pitching

Coaches Outlook: “We're returning 7-8 position players with meaningful time on a back to back Wesco Champion team that made its first state appearance in 10 years. Looking forward to what this team can do." - David Benson, Head Coach

Overall Summary

Lake Stevens carries plenty of momentum heading into 2026 after nearly upsetting Puyallup deep into the 4A state tournament last season. Though they lose reigning league Player of the Year Aspen Alexander, look for INF/RHP Blake Moser to emerge as a POTY-type two-way talent. The shortstop hit over .370 in his sophomore season and was seen into the low 90's with an electric arsenal on the mound. The starting pitching returns players who ate innings last spring, headlined by Charles Long-Scott and high upside lefty Manny Mclaurin. Senior and Colorado School of Mines commit Seth Danielson is a dynamic outfielder, while junior Cayden DeElena has the ability to be a difference maker in the middle of the lineup as well. The Vikings schedule is littered with tough matchups, headlined by games with Jackson, Snohomish, and Edmonds-Woodway. Prep Baseball expects Lake Stevens to make a push in the 4A state tournament once again this spring.

Find more information on the 2026 Lake Stevens program below:

+ Follow them on X: @LSHSVikingsBSB
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 homepage

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