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LYNDEN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS INFORMATION
October 17th, 2008 Advisor: Mr.
Blake Van Dalen
Co-Editors: Adam Lewis and Ryan Seto
Lions
Look To Keep Rolling
The Lynden Lions (4-2 Overall) (4-1 NWC) will try
to extend their winning streak today on the muddy grounds of Mt. Baker
High School. The Mountaineers are (2-4 Overall) (2-4 NWC) and
struggling to find their identity in their tough Northwest Conference
Schedule. They feature a talented quarterback back that will have to
face off with one of the strongest defenses in the league. Lynden will
look to keep their offense rolling in their pursuit of the number one
seed heading into the play-in game.
Game Capsule: Traveling to Mt. Baker High
School for the second consecutive year, Lynden will be playing on a
sloppy field that will threaten to slow their spread offense down. The
Lions will have to develop a strong ground game early and continue to
air it out like last week against Sehome to be successful. For Mt.
Baker to pull off an unlikely upset, they will have to create some
game-changing turnovers that result in getting on the scoreboard.
What’s At Stake: For the Lions, it’s all
about staying focused and being in position to gain the top 2a seed in
the conference. They will have to avoid looking forward to October 30th’s
game against Burlington-Edison, and take care of a formidable opponent
on the road. The Lions will be favored to win, and they are looking to
prove they are the better team heading into tonight’s contest.
What to Expect: While the Lions may be
slowed a little by the wet playing conditions, they should still be able
to throw the ball. In freezing temperatures last year, quarterback
Tate Dallas had the most passing yards of his career and wide
receiver Ryan Gaylord had over 200 yards receiving. Jr. (QB)
Jordan Hastings is coming off his best game of the year in last
week’s drubbing of Sehome, and he should attack a vulnerable Sehome
secondary for four quarters tonight. For Baker, Sr. quarterback
Brian Marshall has put up some big offensive statistics thus far,
and he will look to increase his ten touchdown passes tonight against
the Lions.
Notes: Sr. (LB) Taylor Creighton is just
nine tackles away from moving to the number one spot for tackles in
Lynden football history. Creighton has been starting for three
years at linebacker for the Lions, and he could easily break the record
tonight if he keeps up his numbers.
Fun Fact:
The Lynden Lions are 31-20-3 all time against the Mt. Baker Mountain |
