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West Linn shows domination in big win over Lakeridge

The West Linn Lions (16-5, 6-1 Three Rivers League) took on the Lakeridge Pacers (13-7, 4-3 TRL) and right off the bat, the Lions had the game in their hands.

West Linn sustained an early 21-18 lead after the first quarter, scoring at least 20 points in the first or second quarter for the first time since Jan. 15 which also happened to be a game against Lakeridge.

The Lions offense kept up the attack in the second quarter and kept it up on defense allowing only 13 points. Dunks by Ryan Shearmire, junior, fired up the crowd and gave even more momentum to West Linn. Shot after shot, the Lions extended their lead, netting 25 points and finished with a halftime lead of 46-31.

Halftime wasn’t able to slow down West Linn and they came out of the break firing on all cylinders. Scoring 20 points and giving up only 15, the Lions were able to keep the lead with their tenacious defense.

Going into the fourth, it was West Linn’s game to lose. The crowd was raucous and every chanted at the top of the lungs whenever they could. The Lions showed their depth and every single member of the team received the opportunity to play. Even then, they kept the scoring up, and the defense strong. Lakeridge was only able to score 13 points and West Linn netted 19.

The Lions were led in scoring by Shearmire who had 25 points and a few flashy dunks. Along with Shearmire, Anthony Mathis, sophomore, and Hayden Coppedge, junior, finished with 13. Payton Pritchard, freshman, scored only five points, but had 13 assists and helped push the Lions to victory.

The Pacers were led in scoring by Reggie Oliver, junior, with 20 points and Michael Walker, senior, who finished with 17.

The Lions’ next game is tonight against Lake Oswego at Lake Oswego High School at 7:30 P.M.

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Walker McCrae, Staff Reporter
Before Walker McCrae, senior, realized his dream of becoming a sports manager, he was faced with one task, one court and one orange leather ball. “Walker! Get on the bench!” belched his eighth grade basketball coach, distinguishable by his lopsided scowl and aggravated temper. Now staring back down to the ball, McCrae watched as the grips slipped from his fingers and the ball hit the court with a bounce and a resounding thud. Another game, another bench, another hour and a half watching the ball pass from player to player while he sat on the sidelines. Yet this time, as he took his seat, he reached a sudden epiphany. “I realized that I sucked at sports,” McCrae said, “So, logically, I became interested in sports management.” Today, instead of framing his daily life around school sports, McCrae punches his alarm at 7:15 a.m., parks his red Honda Pilot in spot 86 by 8 a.m. and, after the day ends, pulls into his driveway after fighting 20 minutes of after-school traffic. McCrae still incorporates Intramurals Basketball and tennis into his schedule during winter and spring, yet he is more invested in sports management than any other athletic interest. “Last year, I was the editor for the Athletics section, and I still contribute a large amount of articles to Athletics,” McCrae said. “My love of journalism has fed into my desire to manage a sports team by boosting my knowledge of sports culture. It has also made me respect the media immensely, as I am well aware how difficult it is to be a journalist.” McCrae hopes to pursue financial/economic studies at his school of choice-- Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Once accepted to Barrett or another college with a Business program, McCrae plans to take every opportunity available, such as job shadowing and internships, to climb the management ladder. “Sports Management is a rigorous, competitive pursuit,” McCrae said, “but I’m super excited. I really have to bring it, not only in the classroom but also when I’m building connections with people. That’s what’ll make the difference.” For now, McCrae can be seen in the halls with a few friends, laughing at inside jokes while watching play-by-plays on his phone. “All of my friends want to be biologists, statisticians, mathematicians,” McCrae said. “I’m one of the few people I know who wants to go into my field. That doesn’t mean other kids aren’t interested in it nationwide, so like I said, I’ll still have to bring it.”  
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