![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)
It’s a three peat, as the Lions beat Jesuit 68-57 winning third consecutive state title
Pictured with their state championship trophy, the Lions have become the second team in Oregon Boy’s Basketball history to win three consecutive state titles.
The West Linn Boys Varsity Basketball team (25-4, 13-1 Three Rivers League) beat the Jesuit Crusaders (24-5, 14-0 Metro League) 68-57, winning their third consecutive state title, on Saturday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center.
The Lions never trailed, after jumping out to an early lead in the first quarter, 19-14. After leading 37-25 at the half, the Lions held off the Crusaders comeback efforts as they came within seven heading into the fourth quarter. The Lions then took over going on a 10-2 run, to seal their third consecutive state title.
Payton Pritchard, junior, led the team with 29 points, helping him earn Oregon 6A player of the year, for the second year in a row. The Lions have become the second team in Oregon state basketball history to win three straight titles. Jesuit holds the record with four straight titles.
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![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_7715-2-600x400.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_3077-600x450.jpg)
