![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)
West Linn Varsity Lacrosse takes revenge on Lakeridge in a 13-9 State Championship Victory
See video in description. The West Linn Lions (21-1) faced off for the final time this season against the Lakeridge Pacers (18-6). This was the second time in two years the these two teams had met up for a chance at the State Championship.
The Lions jumped out to a quick lead. It took the Lions eight seconds to score, as Sophmore, Dylan Tuor’s early goal set the pace. The Lions jumped out to a 4-0 lead, and ended the half leading 7-2. Lead by two All-Americans, Sophomores, Colin Squires and Ryan Klose, the Lions won the day, and earned their first state title since 2003.
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When he’s not practicing on the lacrosse field, Sam Dearborn, junior is pursuing his passion in film.
Dearborn’s admiration for film began at a...
