![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)
West Linn fans wore green and gold to support the high school for the 2023-24 homecoming football game on Thursday, October 5th at the high school. The varsity football team played against Tualatin High School’s football team.
The final score was 37-0, with the Lions as the victors. The Lions beat the competition, as the Tualatin Timberwolves were unable to get within 25 yards of the endzone the entire game. Andrew Malos, junior, plays for the football team.
“We put them zero on the scoreboard,” Malos said. “There’s no better feeling than that.”
Additionally, at half-time, the West Linn High School dance team performed and the Homecoming royalty was announced.
The football team’s next game is on Oct. 20. They will be playing vs. Lakeridge High School.
