Kayla Tiemersma had 17 points and Hannah Wynstra added 14 as the Lynden Christian girls' basketball team opened Northwest Conference play with a 69-31 win Friday, Dec. 16, at home over Squalicum.
The Lyncs forced 36 turnovers by the Storm.
"We put some pressure on them and cause a (few) of turnovers," LC coach Curt DeHaan said in a phone interview. "I thought the girls did a really good job defensively tonight."
Courtney Hollander had nine points and six rebounds as the Lyncs improved to 2-3 overall, and Demi Luna had nine of Lynden Christian's 22 assists.
Janna Poradun and Meghan Lowry each had 10 points for Squalicum.
Squalicum travels to Burlington-Edison next, while Lynden Christian hosts Mount Vernon. Both games start at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20.
LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 69, SQUALICUM 31
Squalicum 8 4 8 11 - 31
Lynden Christian 21 19 21 8 - 69
Squalicum: Meghan Lowry 10, Sam Starr 2, Jessica Greene 2, Kayla Chang 0, Jessica King 0, Bailey Molnar 0, Lauren Eckert 7, Hannah Lewis 0, Manraj Sahota 0, Janna Poradun 10. Team totals: 9-25 12-17 31.
Lynden Christian: Makayla Lancaster 4, Demi Luna 0, Alivia Vander Greind 2, Courtney Hollander 9, Sally Vlas 2, Alexa Vander Greind 5, Karley De Jager 8, Emily Sytsma 8, Kayla Tiemersma 17, Hannah Wynstra 14. Team totals: 29-59 10-20 69.
3-ptg: Squalicum 1 (Eckert), Lynden Christian 1 (Alexa Vander Greind). Rebounds: Squalicum 20 (Janna Poradun 7), Lynden Christian 27 (Courtney Hollander 6). Assists: Squalicum 4 (Jessica Greene 2), Lynden Christian 22 (Demi Luna 9). Fouls: Squalicum 12, Lynden Christian 13. Turnovers: Squalicum 36, Lynden Christian 10.
