![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)
West Linn Varsity Lacrosse outlasts Lakeridge in a nail-biter
A rematch of last year’s state championship took place Friday night at Lakeridge High School. West Linn (10-1) took on Oregon lacrosse powerhouse, Lakeridge (10-4). These two teams have a fierce rivalry, which stems from West Linn’s loss to the Pacers in the Oregon State Championship game last year.
Jumping out to a quick lead in the first quarter, West Linn, catalyzed by a pair of goals from Ryan Klose, sophomore. The Pacers slowly made their way back into the game with a few goals late in the period, putting them up 6-5 at half.
Third quarter goals by Ryan Klose, Jacob Taylor, sophomore and Ian Anderson, senior, led a Lion surge. After a two-plus minute defensive stand, the Lion’s prevailed, and picked up their first win on Lakeridge’s turf in recent history.
The Lion’s next game is tonight at 8 pm against the Clackamas Cavaliers at West Linn High School.
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When he’s not practicing on the lacrosse field, Sam Dearborn, junior is pursuing his passion in film.
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