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      'Early release' is old news
      ‘Early release’ is old news
      Off on the wrong foot: Olympic breakdancing
      Off on the wrong foot: Olympic breakdancing
      Going green gone wrong
      Going green gone wrong
      Booker, a library and Tales to Tails dog, came to the West Linn High School library on Sept. 19 with Melanie Nelson, a library staff member. Nelson was the owner of Otto, the first West Linn Public Library therapy dog, and now takes care of Booker and Gunner, the latter of which is a therapy dog in training. Booker is a Leonberger registered through Pet Partners.
      Pup to the task
      The end of an era
      The end of an era
      Temu has many clothing options with various deal for the customer.
      What to know about the latest clothes shopping app
      Green Horizons: Throughout President Biden's four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. "As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis," Biden said.
      Balancing ambition with political realities
      How well do you know the Pacific Northwest's nature?
      How well do you know the Pacific Northwest’s nature?
      Taylor Swift has been subjected to criticism about carbon footprint among the general population.
      Taylor Swift threatens lawsuit over flight tracker
      Wildfires were prevalent all over Oregon this past fire season.
      In the line of fire
      CTE Environmental Science Club travels to see great gray owls
      CTE Environmental Science Club travels to see great gray owls
      The density of the strike took up both lanes and the sidewalks of the Burnside Bridge as the group continued toward Pioneer Place. There are two banners held at the front of the group. One reads "Shut down Zenith oil" calling out the company Zenith, a company that carries toxic and flammable materials along unmaintained railroads. The other sign says "Tina Kotek, act now," urging Gov. Tina Kotek to keep her promises of staying on top of climate change in the state of Oregon.
      Rising voices: images of the youth-led Portland Climate Strike
      Students created signs before the protest to display their message.
      Students speak volumes on gun control
      Preparation not reparation
      Preparation not reparation
      Amelia Deckert and Jonathan Garcia pose for a photo after sharing words about the recent school shooting and hold a moment of silence in honor of the victims.
      Students walkout to demand stricter gun laws
      Measure 114 aims to reduce gun violence rates in Oregon by banning the sale of large-capacity magazines and installing mandatory background checks before firearm purchases.
      Firearm regulations cause controversy
      State Representative Julie Parrish speaks about her experience as a wife of someone who served in Iraq.
      Candidates Parrish, Prusak, and Paulson lay out visions for Oregon
      Student activism at WLHS
      Video-sharing app TikTok is on the brink of being banned.
      Congress attempting to pass a motion that will ban video-sharing app TikTok
      Green Horizons: Throughout President Biden's four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. "As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis," Biden said.
      Balancing ambition with political realities
      On Aug. 30, a brick shattered the Clackamas County Democratic Headquarters
      Brick shatters window of Democratic Building
      Tina Kotek has stated that the State will support doctors' prescriptions of abortion medication.
      Oregon post-Roe
      After the Congressional Budget Offices' announcement on May 12, Americans are waiting for more information before the month ends.
      Detrimental debt
      City Hall is the base of West Linn politics. The City Council is housed here, as well as the mayor’s office. They house meetings focused on city issues and changes.
      Rory Bialostosky, the superior choice
      Bernice Wayland, senior, is a captain on the womens varsity soccer team and was recognized as the Three Rivers League Player of the Year.
      Bernice Wayland wins Three Rivers League Player of the Year award
      Football Head Coach Jon Eagle has been coaching the football team for two years.
      What the Pac-12 separation means for the future of football in Oregon
      Stampede. Competitors from different schools try to gain a distant advantage from one another, before being taken down by the mud.
      The cross country teams gear up for districts
      The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
      Fall sports progress and predictions
      Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
      Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
      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.”
      Homecoming football game brings royalty, green and gold, and a win
      Travis Myers was recently hired to coach the mens basketball team for the 2024-25 season.
      Mens basketball team rebounding with new coach
      Iowa guard Caitlin Clark tore her way through the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament, advancing to the title game while averaging a whopping 30 points per game.
      The Caitlin Clark effect
      On Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 both basketball teams picked up first round wins in the 6A OSAA state playoffs.
      First round recap: basketball teams move on to second round
      Max Juhala and Nick DiGuilio, both seniors, high five each other early in the first quarter.
      Mens basketball team wins 75—65 on senior night to close out regular season
      Alaina Moore, senior, walks on to the court with family to join the ceremony. Moore has been on the varsity team for three years. “I’ve learned a lot about leadership, and especially just being there for those that you care about,” Moore said.
      Womens basketball team wins on senior night 66—30
      On Feb. 17, the wrestling team became Three Rivers League district champions with 419.5 points at Lakeridge High School.
      Wrestling team becomes district champions with five individual winners
      Before the game against the Lakeridge Pacers, Brooke hands Curtis' family flowers to recognize a family friend's leukemia diagnosis.
      Recognizing cancer, the softball team moves win streak to 15
      Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
      A look into the 2024 tennis season
      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.
      Baseball team falls in home opener
      Breaking a record of that stood for over a decade, Hayden Williams-Downing holds the school's newest record for a womens javelin throw.
      Hayden Williams-Downing is ahead of the field in womens javelin
      Baseball team goes back-to-back
      Baseball team goes back-to-back
      The women's lacrosse team has seven graduating seniors. All graduates were starters.
      Lacrosse starters to fill senior voids
      Getting to know the 2024 womens soccer team
      Getting to know the 2024 womens soccer team
      Tristan Peia, Cooper Gilbo, and Isaac Babalai, juniors, are all members of the mens varsity soccer team this year.
      Getting to know the 2024 mens soccer team
      Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
      Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
      Gallery: Womens basketball media day
      Gallery: Womens basketball media day
      Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
      Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
      Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
      Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
      All together. To finish off the concert, all choirs joined on stage to perform “Water Fountain,” a song inspired by the California drought in 2013. Several students were seated on the edge of the stage clapping and playing percussion instruments to add to the sound. The song involved shouting, singing, and clapping.
      Tuning in: choir program holds their first concert of the school year
      The group's first stop was in the Quito, the capital of Ecuador, where they explored cultural sites. Photo courtesy of Gabe Garrett
      Education on vacation: 2024 Galápagos trip
      An e-bike resting against a guard rail outside of the Killer Burger near Salamo Road, just down the street from Rosemont Ridge Middle School.
      School, scooters, Safeway, repeat
      Going clubbing: 2024-25 club guide
      Going clubbing: 2024-25 club guide
      Slaughter teaches the orchestra class. Photo courtesy of Emily Pierce
      Orchestrating the orchestra
      'Early release' is old news
      ‘Early release’ is old news
      Strength Training is a new class taught by Brooke Cates, a health and physical education teacher.
      The rise of Strength Training
      West Linn's case of "Senioritis"
      West Linn’s case of “Senioritis”
      COVID-19 has served as a turning point in academic loss among primary students.
      Post-pandemic predicament
      Michelle Bonham and Alison Farrel, learning specialists, organize the schedules of the paraeducators to help them figure out who they are helping. The paraeducators will then report back to the administration.
      ‘We’re just there to help everybody’
      College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
      College application season underway
      On a given Flex Life class period, StudentVUE provides information on what Flex class you are going to.
      The rundown on Flex scheduling
      College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
      College application season underway
      As Taylor Bell transitions into cosmetology, she gains experience through her job at Mane and Co. hair salon.
      Seniors begin their journey to individual career paths
      Counselors help students adjust their schedules and plan for their futures.
      Four tips for four years in high school
      ISEF projects sit under lights. In the 2023-2024 school year, ISEF will be offered as a year-long science credit.
      Planning accordingly
      Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics
      Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics
      Picking out a dress, Abby Wilson looks through the “glam rack.” The glam rack is a rack of dresses that are unique, with different kinds of patterns, colors, and designs. Usually, non-traditional prom dresses go here.
      ‘It’s more than the dress’
      Behind-the-scenes of the newest episode of the West Linn Weekly Wakeup with guest Mia Harmon, senior.
      A presidential welcome
      Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
      The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
      Club members of BSU served food as people made their way down the line, choosing what they wanted on their plate.
      Celebrating Black History Month
      Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.
      A new lion leader
      Left to right: Emme Staten, Beatrice Gilroy, Josie Pothast, and Marin Jones, juniors, share a laugh. Each ran for different positions on ASB.
      Future lion leaders
      ASB presidential candidate, Jonathan Garcia, stands at the high school's fall carnival put on by ASB.
      Editorial: Jonathan Garcia for ASB president
      Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Moda Center on Aug. 10, 2024. Behind her a screen displays visuals and live footage, acting as a backdrop while she performs. Photo courtesy of Olivia Burden.
      A new tune coming soon: recent and upcoming concerts near Portland
      The end of an era
      The end of an era
      "14 Ways to Die" by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
      Review: “14 Ways to Die”
      Sister symphony. Myrtle Guarisco, senior, and Eloise Guarisco, sophomore, play ‘A duet in D Major.’ This performance took place around 30 minutes after their act with the Woodland Quintet 1, similarly to other students who had multiple performances throughout the day. “We just picked a piece that we both liked, and it wasn't too heavy,” Myrtle said. “The parts were pretty equal and there were some pretty harmonies. It was fun to play with my sister.”
      Band and Orchestra programs holds annual Solo & Ensemble Festival
      With "Tortured Poets Department," Taylor Swift will be adding 20 news songs to her discography.
      Taylor Swift announces 11th studio album after winning her 13th Grammy award
      ‘All Rise’ had its first live readings March 1, 2, and 3 at the International Firehouse Cultural Center in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of ‘All Rise’ play. McCreary had an article written and published by Karina Rower in the fall of 2022.
      ‘All Rise’ puts the spotlight back on Black Lives Matter
      "14 Ways to Die" by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
      Review: “14 Ways to Die”
      Spring into the season with some new reads.
      April book recommendations to get you into the spring season
      Book bans: Anti-racist books
      Book bans: Anti-racist books
      Ottessa Moshfegh's "My Year of Rest and Relaxation," which was published in 2018, has become a pillar of media in millennial fiction.
      ‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’
      Raising questions about conservative censorship trends in books and public education, banned lists with titles such as “The Hate U Give”, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, and “The Color Purple” now include “Maus” in their ranks.
      Controversy over banning ‘Maus’, a graphic novel about the Holocaust
      Joan Didion permanently changed the world of writing, reading, and journalism.
      Remembering Joan Didion
      Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
      Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
      "Priscilla" dives into the fame and complications of Priscilla and Elvis Presley's relationship.
      Review: ‘Priscilla’
      Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
      “The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
      Trends and newsworthy events were plentiful in the summer of 2023. Movies were released, controversies arose, and the internet had something to say about it all.
      Summer 2023: What happened and the internet’s response
      45 years after its release, "Grease" has begun to lose some of its touch, with modern film critics such as Metacritic granting it a 7/10.
      Does ‘Grease’ still hold up?
      "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.
      Reconsidering a rating
      Sister symphony. Myrtle Guarisco, senior, and Eloise Guarisco, sophomore, play ‘A duet in D Major.’ This performance took place around 30 minutes after their act with the Woodland Quintet 1, similarly to other students who had multiple performances throughout the day. “We just picked a piece that we both liked, and it wasn't too heavy,” Myrtle said. “The parts were pretty equal and there were some pretty harmonies. It was fun to play with my sister.”
      Band and Orchestra programs holds annual Solo & Ensemble Festival
      With "Tortured Poets Department," Taylor Swift will be adding 20 news songs to her discography.
      Taylor Swift announces 11th studio album after winning her 13th Grammy award
      Some have made the accusation that Ice Spice is an industry plant, meaning that she became successful from record labels using their money and connections to manufacture her fame.
      Is Ice Spice a plant?
      Through the 1990's, alternative rock was a male-dominated genre. However, Hole's "Love Through This" proved to be a feminist triumph.
      1990s alternative album “Live Through This” by Hole turns 30
      The 2024 Grammys was held on Feb. 4 at Crypto.com Arena.
      Overview: 2024 Grammys
      Hidden in the pit. In the school’s auditorium, hidden beneath the stage, is the pit for the pit orchestra. During the musical, this space is filled with instruments, and the black structure to the left is where Kevin Egan conducts from. “I sit on a tall podium so I can see down to the musicians but I can also see on the stage,” Egan said.
      Keep pit up
      ‘All Rise’ had its first live readings March 1, 2, and 3 at the International Firehouse Cultural Center in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of ‘All Rise’ play. McCreary had an article written and published by Karina Rower in the fall of 2022.
      ‘All Rise’ puts the spotlight back on Black Lives Matter
      "Exit the King" has already had two performances, but those interested can watch the play on March 7-9 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Studio Theater.
      What is ‘Exit the King?’
      During an improv night practice from December, Ava Neudeck, senior, practices with theater teacher Steve Beckingham.
      Theater performers compete at the Thespian Regional Competition
      Hidden in the pit. In the school’s auditorium, hidden beneath the stage, is the pit for the pit orchestra. During the musical, this space is filled with instruments, and the black structure to the left is where Kevin Egan conducts from. “I sit on a tall podium so I can see down to the musicians but I can also see on the stage,” Egan said.
      Keep pit up
      Sofia Gomez gets in character as the leading player of “Pippin.”
      Stepping off the stage
      In ancient Greek plays, characters’ identities were often displayed through masks. In this shortened version of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” dramatized by Gregory A. Falls and Kurt Beattie, and directed by Jesse Kohler, actors portrayed gods don unique masks. The mask pictured here portrays Hermes.
      The short on ‘Shorts ‘23’
      An e-bike resting against a guard rail outside of the Killer Burger near Salamo Road, just down the street from Rosemont Ridge Middle School.
      School, scooters, Safeway, repeat
      Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% attendance
      Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% attendance
      Buses and cars line up in the morning on Skyline before school starts.
      Stuck again
      The end of an era
      The end of an era
      Eden Pepos enjoys photography whenever she gets a chance.
      Senior Column: Amidst the End
      Iowa guard Caitlin Clark tore her way through the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament, advancing to the title game while averaging a whopping 30 points per game.
      The Caitlin Clark effect
      "14 Ways to Die" by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
      Review: “14 Ways to Die”
      Through the 1990's, alternative rock was a male-dominated genre. However, Hole's "Love Through This" proved to be a feminist triumph.
      1990s alternative album “Live Through This” by Hole turns 30
      "Priscilla" dives into the fame and complications of Priscilla and Elvis Presley's relationship.
      Review: ‘Priscilla’
      Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
      “The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
      Copies of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” on the shelves at the Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Town Center.
      Mitski explores a new sound on “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
      Travis Scott's recent album "Utopia" has a backstory that dates back to June. Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 02 by Frank Schwichtenberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.
      Travis Scott’s triumphant return with “Utopia” gives hip-hop a rejuvenation
      All together. To finish off the concert, all choirs joined on stage to perform “Water Fountain,” a song inspired by the California drought in 2013. Several students were seated on the edge of the stage clapping and playing percussion instruments to add to the sound. The song involved shouting, singing, and clapping.
      Tuning in: choir program holds their first concert of the school year
      Lofty celebrations. After having two touchdowns called back due to flags on the play, Viggo Anderson, junior, shouts, “I got one,” as he scores with 1:28 left in the first half.
      Touching down into the playoffs
      What Halloween costume should you wear?
      What Halloween costume should you wear?
      Behind-the-scenes of the newest episode of the West Linn Weekly Wakeup with guest Mia Harmon, senior.
      A presidential welcome
      May Court seniors rehearse the princess bows for the ceremony.
      2024 May Day preview
      What is Career and Technical Education?
      What is Career and Technical Education?
      All together. To finish off the concert, all choirs joined on stage to perform “Water Fountain,” a song inspired by the California drought in 2013. Several students were seated on the edge of the stage clapping and playing percussion instruments to add to the sound. The song involved shouting, singing, and clapping.
      Tuning in: choir program holds their first concert of the school year
      Lofty celebrations. After having two touchdowns called back due to flags on the play, Viggo Anderson, junior, shouts, “I got one,” as he scores with 1:28 left in the first half.
      Touching down into the playoffs
      Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
      Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
      Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
      A look into the 2024 tennis season
      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.
      Baseball team falls in home opener
      Bo Dickson, senior, and his second grade buddy view their final design. Dickson created the piece based on his buddy's ideas.
      Ceramic students collaborates with Willamette Primary School
      Behind-the-scenes of the newest episode of the West Linn Weekly Wakeup with guest Mia Harmon, senior.
      A presidential welcome
      May Court seniors rehearse the princess bows for the ceremony.
      2024 May Day preview
      Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
      The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
      "14 Ways to Die" by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
      Review: “14 Ways to Die”
      Some have made the accusation that Ice Spice is an industry plant, meaning that she became successful from record labels using their money and connections to manufacture her fame.
      Is Ice Spice a plant?
      Misha Rana, sophomore, performs her poem at the the annual Poetry Out Loud competition on Feb. 8.
      A proud Poetry Out Loud
      Behind-the-scenes of the newest episode of the West Linn Weekly Wakeup with guest Mia Harmon, senior.
      A presidential welcome
      May Court seniors rehearse the princess bows for the ceremony.
      2024 May Day preview
      Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
      The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
      College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
      College application season underway
      The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
      Fall sports progress and predictions
      Among other school changes, the new block schedule has come into effect this year.
      Staying on schedule
      What is Career and Technical Education?
      What is Career and Technical Education?
      Local church provides free breakfast to the student body
      Local church provides free breakfast to the student body
      West Linn's case of "Senioritis"
      West Linn’s case of “Senioritis”
      Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
      Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
      Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
      Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
      The 2023 football season preview
      The 2023 football season preview
      What Halloween costume should you wear?
      What Halloween costume should you wear?
      How well do you know the Pacific Northwest's nature?
      How well do you know the Pacific Northwest’s nature?
      Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
      Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
      Which wlhsNOW editor are you?
      Which wlhsNOW editor are you?
      Quiz: what edition of the Amplifier are you?
      Quiz: what edition of the Amplifier are you?
      Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?
      Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?
      Despite not being able to play in certain games, Liam Jones, freshman, was still involved with the Unified Basketball team by doing things such as helping man the scoreboard. Here, he is being introduced to the crowd before a game.
      How unified are unified sports?
      Breaking a record of that stood for over a decade, Hayden Williams-Downing holds the school's newest record for a womens javelin throw.
      Hayden Williams-Downing is ahead of the field in womens javelin
      Our school has five Standard Response Protocols (SRPs) for different emergency situations: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. 
      Editorial: Standard Response Protocols need updating
      Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
      “The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
      Unified Soccer is open to all who would like to participate and is always looking for more people to help out.
      Unifying the community through soccer
      Gretchen Bertram teaches the newly inaugurated Ethnic Studies class.
      Learning through the lens of marginalized people in history
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          All together. To finish off the concert, all choirs joined on stage to perform “Water Fountain,” a song inspired by the California drought in 2013. Several students were seated on the edge of the stage clapping and playing percussion instruments to add to the sound. The song involved shouting, singing, and clapping.
          Tuning in: choir program holds their first concert of the school year
          Lofty celebrations. After having two touchdowns called back due to flags on the play, Viggo Anderson, junior, shouts, “I got one,” as he scores with 1:28 left in the first half.
          Touching down into the playoffs
          What Halloween costume should you wear?
          What Halloween costume should you wear?
          Behind-the-scenes of the newest episode of the West Linn Weekly Wakeup with guest Mia Harmon, senior.
          A presidential welcome
          May Court seniors rehearse the princess bows for the ceremony.
          2024 May Day preview

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          All together. To finish off the concert, all choirs joined on stage to perform “Water Fountain,” a song inspired by the California drought in 2013. Several students were seated on the edge of the stage clapping and playing percussion instruments to add to the sound. The song involved shouting, singing, and clapping.
          Tuning in: choir program holds their first concert of the school year
          Lofty celebrations. After having two touchdowns called back due to flags on the play, Viggo Anderson, junior, shouts, “I got one,” as he scores with 1:28 left in the first half.
          Touching down into the playoffs
          Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
          Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
          Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
          A look into the 2024 tennis season
          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.
          Baseball team falls in home opener

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