![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2397-1200x900.jpg)
West Linn Girls Lacrosse Team beats Wilsonville in state semifinals, 15-9
The West Linn Girls Lacrosse Team advanced to the championship game after dominating Wilsonville 15-9. They play against Lake Oswego at Tualatin High School Wed. May 20 at 7 p.m.
After an hour and a half of delays because of sporadic lightning strikes, the Girls Lacrosse State Semifinal game began. Wilsonville won the first draw which led to a score for the Wildcats. The first few minutes weren’t looking good for West Linn as Wilsonville grabbed its third goal.
The Wilsonville student section boldly chanted, “I believe that we will win” when up 3-1. Hanna Morford, senior, who recently committed to playing for University of Redlands, scored West Linn’s first goal.
By the end of the half, West Linn and Wilsonville were tied 5-5. Morford opened the second half with a goal, bringing West Linn into its first lead. After more goals from players like Natalie Byrne, junior, and Morgan Finklea, sophomore, West Linn was able to keep its lead. With a ring of the buzzer, West Linn won 15-9.
Lake Oswego beat Oregon Episcopal School 14-7 following the West Linn-Wilsonville game. West Linn will re-match Lake Oswego after losing to them last year.
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While most of West Linn High School spent their summers sleeping in until noon, Connor Whitbey, junior, was awake at 5a.m. every morning for his job. Working...
![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-600x400.jpg)
