![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)
![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)
West Linn Varsity Lacrosse Topples Lakeridge in 6-5 Win
West Linn’s Dylan Tuor, Sophomore, faces off
See video recap in the article. West Linn played their arch rivals Tuesday night at West Linn High School. Right off the bat there were two quick goals, Lakeridge looked fierce, but counterattacking goals by West Linn evened up the game. After back and forth goals the Lions entered the fourth quarter in a tie, 4-4. Two goals rocketed the Lions to a sizable lead. After a three minute game of keep-away, the Pacers dislodged the ball and charged up the field threatening to score. A defensive stand and a save by West Linn’s goalie, Will Strickland, Junior, helped the Lions squeeze out a tight 6-5 victory.
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When he’s not practicing on the lacrosse field, Sam Dearborn, junior is pursuing his passion in film.
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