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Lynden Christian boys and girls win 1A District Championships

Lynden Christian boys and girls win 1A District Championships

Lynden Christian Lady Lyncs District 1A Tournament Champions. February 16, 2018. Photo: KPUG/Mark Scholten


The Lynden Christian boys and girls won 1A district championships in a double-header heard on KPUG Friday night. The girls played first and defeated Seattle Academy 86-47. The boys followed suit with a win over Northwest 70-64. Lyncs star Cole Bajema scored 31 points to help take down the Haus at Mountlake Terrace High School.

The Lynden girls defeated Liberty to take third place 2A districts as heard on KGMI. Keylie Hershey, Sierra Smith and Blakely Doerge had 9 points each in the 46-30 win over the Patriots.

All of these Whatcom County teams will move on to regionals which will held be Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th. Times and locations for teams will be announced Monday, February 19th. Check back to KPUG1170.com Monday to see the games to be aired on KGMI 790AM, 96.5FM & KGMI.com and on KPUG 1170AM, 97.9FM & KPUG1170.com.

Hear the podcasts of the Lynden Christian and Lynden girls games below.

Lynden Christian vs. Seattle Academy Girls with Mark Scholten & Dan Kaemingk:
Pre-Game & First Half
Second Half & Post-Game

Lynden Christian vs. Northwest Boys with Mark Scholten & Dan Kaemingk:
Pre-Game & First Half
Second Half & Post-Game

Lynden vs. Liberty Girls with Don Kurtis & Tessa McLeod:
Pre-Game & First Half
Second Half & Post-Game

Plus, check out photos from each of the games:

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