![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)
![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)
Lions Varsity boys Soccer Team takes on Jesuit Crusaders with a berth in the state championship on the line
The West Linn Lions Varsity soccer team (17-1-2, 10-0 Three Rivers League) will take on the Jesuit Crusaders (18-1-1, 10-0 Metro League). The Lions take on the Crusaders tonight at 4 p.m. at Jesuit High School.
The Crusaders are coming off three straight dominant victories in the playoffs over Barlow, McMinnville, and Grant by a combined score of 16-0.
West Linn’s victories came over North Salem, Newberg and Century. Lions goalkeeper Zach Nelson, senior, has not allowed a goal since a September match against the Oregon City Pioneers; the Lions won 4-1.
West Linn is ranked third in the state behind only Jesuit and Central Catholic.
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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.
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