![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)
Lions keep moving forward with 99-58 win over Barlow (26 Photos)
In the first round of the OSAA State Boys Basketball Playoffs, 1st seeded West Linn (22-3, 14-0 Three Rivers League) defeated 32nd seeded Barlow (12-14, 4-10 Mt. Hood Conference) 99-58. The senior class is making an impact for the Lions as Payton Pritchard, senior, led the team with 28 points, followed by Will Matthiessen, senior, with 16. West Linn next hosts 16th seeded Oregon City (15-10, 9-5 Mt. Hood Conference) Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
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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)