![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)
Football team beats Tualatin 49-35, first homecoming win in four years
After scoring a touchdown, Qawi Ntsasa, sophomore, celebrates with his teammates. Ntsasa scored the first two touchdowns for West Linn and helped his team win 49-35.
West Linn Lions (7-1, 5-1 Three Rivers League) beat Tualatin ( 6-2, 4-2 TRL) 49-35, in a close matchup. For the first time in four years, the Lions won during the homecoming game, propelling them to number three in state.
The first score came from running back Qawi Ntsasa, sophomore, receiving a 65 yard pass from quarterback Tim Tawa, junior. Ntsasa didn’t let up as he scored West Linn’s second touchdown, a 25 yard pass from Tawa. However, West Linn’s defense couldn’t repel Tualatin offense as they marched down to score their first touchdown. Successfully going for two points after the score allowed the Timberwolves to gain an edge, leaving the quarter 14-8, West Linn.
After another touchdown pass from Tawa, the teams were back and forth. The score remained in West Linn’s favor throughout the game as the Timberwolves remained steadily behind. The half ended 28-22 after another 53 yard pass to receiver Connor Berggren, senior.
The third quarter only resulted in a touchdown run from running back Elijah Molden, junior. The fourth presented two touchdowns from each team, leading West Linn to a 49-35 win.
“We played together and fought the whole time,” Tawa said. “Everyone did great and worked hard.”
West Linn plays this Friday at Canby High School at 7:00 p.m.
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