![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)
Anderson throws no-hitter, sweep of Lakeridge complete
Zach Anderson delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of his no-hitter.
It was never close, but it sure was exciting.
For the first time in his career, Zach Anderson, senior, threw a complete game no-hitter on Friday. He was the first Lions pitcher to throw a no-hitter this season.
“All my pitches were working, I was feeling good,” Anderson said following the game.
Slowly but surely throughout the afternoon and evening, West Linn built up a substantial lead to give Anderson the cushion to make him comfortable. They ended up winning 8-0.
Three Rivers League conference games are more important than ever as the Lions are tied with the Lakers for first place in the standings. Next week, they will take on the Lakers in a three game series that could end up deciding which team gets the TRL crown.
“It’ll be a big series, I’m excited to get out there and play those guys. All of our pitchers are throwing well, we’re doing really good,” Anderson said.
The first game of the series will take place on Tuesday at 5pm at Lake Oswego High School.
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