LYNDEN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS INFORMATION

November 14th, 2008              Advisor: Mr. Blake Van Dalen

Co-Editors: Adam Lewis and Ryan Seto

 Lions Trying To Advance

The Lynden Lions (8-2 Overall) (7-1 NWC) will travel to Civic Stadium for the second consecutive week to play a “home” game against the Interlake Saints (6-4 Overall) Saturday at 7:00 p.m.  The Lions are coming off a 21-7 victory last week that had them fighting for their playoff lives deep into the 2^nd half.  The Lions will try to bounce back this week with a more consistent performance offensively and defensively against Interlake.  Both teams run an up-tempo spread offense that will make Saturday night’s contest well worth the price of admission. 

Game Capsule: Last week, the Lions defense played its best game of the season.  With the offense struggling and the season on the line, Sr. DT Aaron Mattox and Jr. DE Ryan Seto made big plays to keep the Lion’s hopes alive.  This week, however, the offense will have to perform early and often as they face an Interlake team capable of putting up a lot of points.  Interlake features a variety of playmakers at the quarterback, running back, and wide receiver positions.  Jr. RB Brett Kirshner led the league in rushing as a sophomore and is rumored to have offers from multiple division one teams.  In addition, maxpreps.com has Interlake quarterback Matt Malos down as averaging a staggering 291 yards passing per game.

What’s At Stake: The opening round of the state playoffs is a do or die situation for every Washington high school.  Interlake and Lynden both have a state championship on their mind after making it this late into the season.  Each team will be fueled with adrenaline and ready to win a spot in the 2a quarterfinals come Saturday night.

What to Expect: Points, points, and more points.  While the Lions and Saints both feature a solid defense, each team runs and explosive offense that is extremely difficult to contain.  Saturday night’s contest may go right down to the wire as Lynden and Interlake feature some of the best playmakers in all of the 2A classification.  With both teams so similar in talent and offensive style, Saturday’s winner will probably be determined by who wins the turnover battle.

Fun Fact: This will be the first contest between Lynden and Interlake in the history of either school’s football program.