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LYNDEN HIGH
SCHOOL SPORTS INFORMATION
September
22nd, 2009 Advisor: Mr. Blake Van
Dalen
Co-Editors: Ryan Seto and Lucas Jacob
Lions Cruise Past the Raiders
Lynden
Lions 48 (2-1) (2-0) Bellingham Red Raiders 12 (0-3) (0-2)
The
Lions capitalized on offense early and very often on their way to a
48-12 victory Saturday at Civic Stadium. Lynden racked up six touchdowns
the first half to gain a lofty early lead and held Bellingham to only
two touchdowns on the game. This is the Lions second consecutive
Northwest Conference win, and they hope to make it three as they take on
their cross-town rivals’ the Ferndale Golden Eagles Friday at home. The
big win against Bellingham should help build the confidence needed on
both sides of the ball to help Lynden against a talented Ferndale squad.
Game Recap: Lynden’s offense was on fire
early as they jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead when Sr. QB/DB Jordan
Hastings connected with Sr. WR/DB Blair Bomber for 17-yard
touchdown. Four minutes later the Lions struck again as Sr. RB/DL
Jake Christianson crashed into the end zone for a 1 yard touchdown
and a 14-0 lead. Bomber ended the quarter with a touchdown, this
time on a short screen pass turned into a 90-yard dash and score. The
Lions defense was also very efficient, not allowing Bellingham to score
in the quarter.
The Lions pushed the lead in the second quarter to
28-0 with a touchdown catch by Sr. WR/DE Nyles Varner.
Bellingham, with less then four minutes left in the half, was able to
score as they punched in a 6-yard touchdown run to make the score 28-6.
However, this seemed to be too little too late for the Red Raiders as
Lynden capped off the half scoring two more touchdowns and holding off
the Raider’s offense. Scoring was Sr. RB/DB Brett Bajema who
scored on a 6-yard run, and Sr. WR/DB Blake Groves who hauled in
a 25-yard touchdown pass with three seconds to play. Lynden ended the half amassing nearly 350 yards of
offense and scoring on every offensive possession.
In the second half, the Lions began right were
they had left off by scoring on their first offensive possession.
Bomber added the score and helped the Lions take a 48-6 lead.
Lynden’s first team offense went 7 for 7 scoring on every offensive
drive. After this score Lynden replaced most of the first string with
the Lions second unit. Bellingham was able to score once more against
the second team and the game completed with a score of 48-12.
Offensively, Hastings had a booming night
throwing 15 for 19 with 298 yards in the air, and Bomber also
showed his capabilities with 6 catches for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Defensively, Sr. LB/RB Eric Conner once again proved himself at
linebacker with 8 tackles, 5 assists, and an interception on the night.
This showdown against the Raiders demonstrated the Lions are ready to
challenge the conference powerhouse Ferndale in one of the most
anticipated games of the year.
Players of the Week:
Offensive Line: Donovan Gratton
Pancake: Eric Connor
Offensive Back: Blair Bomber Big Play: Ryan
Seto
Defensive Line: Eric Connor
Special Teams: Jordan Hastings
Defensive Back: Nolan Gudde Scout Offense:
Brady Scholten
Big Hit: Roman Reyna Scout
Defense: Joel Brown
2009 STATISTICAL LEADERS
RUSHING Carries
Yards TD’s
Jordan Hastings
36 188 3
Brett
Bajema 22
133 1
Jake Christianson
18 72 2
Joey
Garcia 8
25 0
Nyles
Varner 3
12 1
Blair
Bomber 3
9 1
Jordan Kreider
2 5 0
Roman Reyna
1 5 0
Jake
Jones 1
2 0
Nolan Gudde
1 -2 0
RECEIVING
Catches Yards TD’s
Bomber
12 234 6
Ryan
Seto 8
182 0
Nolan Gudde
7 105 0
Blair Blake Groves
4 75 1
Nyles
Varner 4
59 1
Ben Vanderhoek
2 7 0
Brett
Bajema 1
-1 0
PASSING
Complete Attempts TD’s Yards
Jordan Hastings
36 60 8 653
DEFENSE
Tackles Assists
Eric Conner
22 20
Brett Bajema
15 10
Ben Vanderhoek
15 6
Jake Christianson
14 6
Roman Reyna
10 9
Blair Bomber
10 7
Nolan Gudde
9 4
Connor Anderson
8 12
Justin Korthuis
6 4
Matthew VanVoorst
6 5
Beau Keown
5 4
Ryan Seto
4 10
Tyler Lingbloom
3 4
Josh Tippens
2 5
Jordan Hastings
2 1
Joey Garcia
2 0
Derek Sandland
1 3
Blake Korthuis
1 2
Cody Braam
1 2
Caleb Richardson
1 2
Jordan Kreider
1 1
Cody Walls
1 0
Stephen Sterk 1
0
Sam Brar
1 0
Gibb Dallas
1 0
Braden Weibe
1 0
Blake Groves
1 0
Joesph Card
1 0
Justin OFlaherty
0 2
Nate Weilenga
0 1
Jake Jones
0 1
Dylan Cliet
0 1
PUNTING Attempts
Yards Average Long
Jordan Hastings 5
207 41.4 61 |
