LYNDEN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS INFORMATION

 September 4, 2009                                           Advisor: Mr. Blake Van Dalen

 Co-Editors: Ryan Seto and Lucas Jacob

 Lions Start 2009 with a Bang

 This year the 2009 Lions football team will start their first non conference game of the season at Qwest Field against the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats.  Archbishop is starting their season after a loss to the Lions in the state semi-final game last year.  They lost 21-13 by a game that came down to 4^th quarter play for both teams.  In the 1^st quarter the Lions shocked ATM with an 80 yard touchdown catch and run by Sr. (WR/DB) Blair Bomber. The Lions fortunately held this lead the whole game and in the 4^th quarter Lynden’s defense was able to prevent the last minute hopes of ATM.  This year however ATM will look for vengeance and a chance to prove themselves against a seasoned Lynden team.

 Game Outlook:  The Lynden vs. Archbishop Murphy game has been looked upon as one of the top games in the state with two power houses both ranked in the top three in the 2A classification.  Each team is returning at least four starters on each side of the ball.  ATM is returning four offensive starters and five defensive starters with three out of the five being d-lineman.  Look for ATM to try and use this talent to put pressure on Sr. QB Jordan Hastings early in the game.  Lynden returns seven starters on each side of the ball.  Some key returners are Sr. QB Jordan Hastings, Sr. (WR/DB) Blair Bomber, and Sr. (WR/DE) Ryan Seto.  Lynden will use these three offensive weapons to try to exploit ATM’s younger defense.

 ATM is looking for their returning senior quarterback to lead this peculiar offense to victory over Lynden’s stingy defense.  ATM runs a wing-t offense which is unlike most offenses high schools are used to seeing.  ATM will try to use this to their advantage to overcome the Lions.  Archbishop Murphy’s second year coach Dave Ward will try again to lead his team deep into the post-season after his great success last year.  Where as Lynden will try to use their experience and skill to lead them to victory over a fairly young but extremely talented Archbishop Murphy squad.

 Both Lynden and ATM hope to start off their season with a win at Qwest Field.  This is a game that could go down to whoever has the ball last.  Lynden and ATM are both known for their ability to produce in the 2A classification.  And both teams are trying to live up to the hype and prove they are the best 2A team in the state.  Lynden has a lot of returning starters, but they also have some young kids trying to fill in big holes left by last year’s team.  The Lions look forward to getting the chance to capitalize on this once in a lifetime opportunity playing at Qwest and the chance to start the season off with a bang.