The Lynden Lions overcame a nerve-wracking start to beat the Squalicum Storm 27-17 on Friday at Rollie DeKoster Field.
We just all stayed calm
Coach Blake Van Dalen's words described the team's attitude after finding themselves in a 14-point deficit in the first four minutes. Senior defensive backfield standout Brody Price credited the team's calm demeanor to their coach, saying:
Not at all. Coach has us believing in ourselves
The Lions outscored the Storm 27-3 in the last 44 minutes, with 18 of the points scored by versatile junior Malachi Koenen, who attributed his success to his teammates, saying:
That was all about my teammates
The win came a week after Squalicum's 24-21 upset of two-time defending state 2A champion Anacortes.
Author's summary: Lynden Lions win 27-17 against Squalicum Storm.