LYNDEN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS INFORMATION

October 24th, 2008                  Advisor: Mr. Blake Van Dalen

Co-Editors: Adam Lewis and Ryan Seto

 Lions Trying To Be Road Warriors

The Lynden Lions (5-2 Overall) (5-1 NWC) will travel to Anacortes High School tonight to extend their winning streak to four games against the winless Anacortes Seahawks (0-7 Overall) (0-7 NWC).  Lynden’s offense has hit its stride in the past three weeks, and they will want to keep it rolling heading into next week’s touted match-up against the Burlington-Edison Tigers.  Anacortes has struggled this season, but have proven to be competitive with their strong offensive linemen and productive running back.

Game Capsule: The Seahawks are heavy underdogs due to their record and the solid play of the Lion’s offensively and defensively.  To steal a victory at home, the Seahawks will need to force at least 3 turnovers and make some huge plays offensively.  It is never easy for Lynden to play at Anacortes due to the hour and a half drive and the unique playing conditions of their field. (One of their endzones is elevated from the rest of the playing field)

What’s At Stake: For the Seahawks, their playoff hopes have been mathematically eliminated with two games left to go in the regular season.  This is the biggest game of the year for them and a win over the Lions would give them a surge of momentum heading into next year.  The Lions, in comparison, have clinched a spot in the district play-in game and are vying to win their final two regular season games to get the top 2a seed in the conference.  Lynden shouldn’t have any lack of motivation heading into tonight’s contest.

What to Expect: With a mixed forecast for tonight’s game on the horizon, the Lions won’t differ from their offensive game plan of mixing the pass and the run.  Quarterback Jordan Hastings’ confidence has built with every game this year, and he should have no trouble spreading the ball around the field to playmakers such as Jr. (CB/DB) Blair Bomber and Jr. (WR/DE) Ryan Seto.  The Anacortes Seahawks will look to utilize Jr. RB Chris Stoneham, who has provided Anacortes with the only consistency offensively this season.

Notes: Sr. (LB) Taylor Creighton is now only seven tackles away from becoming the all-time leader in tackles for the Lynden football program.  Creighton was only able to record two tackles last week as Mt. Baker constantly threw the ball deep downfield.  It’s no longer a matter if Creighton will break the record, but when he will do it.