![Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_7715-2-1200x800.jpg)
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2385-1200x800.jpg)
Lions outhit Lakeridge sending them into first place in Three Rivers League Standings
Will Matthiessen not only contributed to the Lions 8-4 win over Lakeridge on the mound, but at the plate too, adding to the team’s total of 14 hits. The Lions will play at Sherwood Tuesday at 5 p.m.
With only a week left of the regular season before playoffs, the West Linn Varsity Baseball team (18-5,12-3 Three Rivers League) is making it count with a 8-4 win over Lakeridge (13-9, 12-4 TRL).
The Lions came out swinging with a 3-0 lead after the first inning, but the Pacers came back in the third earning two runs off pitcher Will Matthiessen, junior. The Lions kept fighting with hits from Colton Cosner, senior, helping to extend the lead to 5-2. Tim Tawa, junior, came in as relief for Matthiessen, shutting down the Pacers bats. Sealing the victory for the Lions was a two run home run from Karsen Lindell, senior, in the bottom of the sixth.
The Lions currently hold a one game lead over Lakeridge in the TRL. Up next is a two-game series against Sherwood (12-12, 8-7 TRL) as the Lions try to clinch their second straight TRL title. They will play at Sherwood Tuesday, 5 p.m. and Wednesday at home, 5 p.m.
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![Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_7715-2-600x400.jpg)
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-600x450.jpg)
