![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)
![All smiles. The group poses for a photo with last year’s book, “This is Our House,” along with their award for third Best in Show. Meikle, who was an Editor-in-Chief for the yearbook last year as well, holds both and stands at the center of the group. “That was an amazing feeling, going and grabbing the third place award,” Meikle said. “All of it paid off. I cried so much over that book, being able to receive [the award] was one of the highlights of my high school career, it was like the coolest thing ever.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8bookpose_philly-1200x800.jpg)
Grandstands on the visitor’s side of the football field are rumored
Lion fans who come to sporting events at West Linn High School often find themselves standing behind the student section, on the track or behind the band because there aren’t enough seats for all attendees. It has been rumored that the visitor’s bleachers be replaced with larger grandstands for use by Lion fans while the current home stands will be used by the visitors. This plan includes details of a tunnel that the teams can run though, a larger capacity in the stands, and improved restroom and concessions facilities.
Despite efforts to contact authorities, it is still unclear whether this rumor is true or false. As of now, Kevin Mills, athletic director, commented that there is no bond money set aside for this project. What does seem apparent at this time is that this project would have to be privately funded, as there is not any evidence of funds set aside for a stadium renovation.
