Lynden Lions conquer weekend doubles tournament

Newcomb sisters win, Lions’ second doubles team takes fourth

Taras McCurdie

For the Tribune

BELLINGHAM — After two overcast days with occasional sprinkles of rain, the rst-ever high school girls NWC 2A Doubles Invite was a success for the Lynden High School Lions.

Dynamic duo sisters Adia and Kalanie Newcomb won the tournament after dominating the playing eld and only dropping one set over two days. Lynden's second doubles team, comprised of juniors Grace Rice and Mya VanderYacht, held their own and took fourth place, adding to their success as a doubles squad.

Day 1: April 21

On Friday, Rice and VanderYacht played Anacortes High School's second doubles team. With solid net play and groundstroke winners, they won the match 6-1, 6-2.

Next up were the Newcomb sisters, who took on Sedro-Woolley High School's second doubles team. Lynden's well-placed shots down the line to end points early helped double bagel the Cubs 6-0, 6-0.

Both doubles squads moved to the second round.

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Lynden senior Adia Newcomb reaches for the ball. She and her sister, Kalanie, placed first at the NWC 2A Doubles Invite. (Taras McCurdie for the Tribune)