LC: Lync’s withstand Lynden comeback attempt

Continued from B2 as she terrorized the interior of the LC defense.

Lynden went into the fourth with a 43-41 lead.

But just when Lynden had a step up, the Lyncs came roaring back. In the fourth, LC shut down every Lynden player besides Mills who added another seven points. But those were the only points the Lions saw in the nal quarter.

Bomber said Lynden

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did a great job at disrupting the LC o ense in the third quarter.

“We were able to collect ourselves and respond,” Bomber said. e Lions tried to foul their way back into the game, but LC was pure from the line.

e Lyncs secured the lead and held onto the Lynden crown for another year. While the Lions did not get this one, they still had a very successful regular season. ey nished 17-4 and 12-3 in the Northwest Conference. e Lyncs will play Meridian on Wednesday, Feb. 8 for their rst district match. e teams who advance in the 1A districts will play the championship matches at Lynden High School on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Lynden landed the topseed in districts and will play the winner of Cedarcrest and Bellingham on Friday, Feb. 10.

Lynden freshman Payton Mills makes a pass from her knees. Mills led the Lions with 21 points.

(Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)