![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)
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.
