![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)
Girls Basketball holds off comeback efforts, defeats Westview 67-56 in first round of OSAA State Playoffs (15 Photos)
In the first round of the OSAA State Girls Basketball playoffs, 12th seeded West Linn (14-10, 11-5 Three Rivers League) held off 21st seeded Westview (13-12, 8-6 Metro League) 67-56.
After being held to eight points in the first quarter, the Lions came out strong hitting six threes in the second quarter and scoring 33 points, giving West Linn a 41-21 lead at the half.
Despite strong comeback efforts from Westview, they only trailed the Lions 53-43 at the end of the third quarter. However, Lexie Pritchard, sophomore, led the Lions in the fourth quarter scoring the team’s final eight points, giving them a 67-56 win.
This marks West Linn’s third win in a row, which they are hoping will give them momentum heading into the round of 16.
“We know what it takes to win,” said, Caitlin Malvar, senior, “Having a few wins under our belt going into a big game is really important.”
The Lions will face 5th seeded Oregon City (21-4, 14-0 Mt. Hood Conference) at Oregon City, Friday at 7:00 p.m.
“Not only is this game a Battle for the Bridge, but the winner gets to advance to the Chiles Center,” remarked Malvar, “I couldn’t think of a more exciting game to play in than the one we are about to be in.”
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![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)