The Lynden Christian girls' basketball team locked up the No. 1 seed to the Class 1A Northwest District Tournament with a 68-25 victory at Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, Feb. 2.
The Lyncs (11-8, 7-5 NWC) have won each of their past five games as they pulled away from Nooksack Valley and Meridian in the NWC 1A standings.
"That definitely gives us some confidence as we get ready for postseason," Lynden Christian coach Curt DeHaan said in a phone interview.
The Lyncs appeared to be on a mission from the opening tip. They led 26-3 after the first quarter and cruised from there as they handed Sedro-Woolley its 19th straight loss.
Kayla Tiemersma led Lynden Christian with 11 points and Courtney Hollander added nine.
The Lyncs host Meridian in the first round of the district tournament at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Before that, though, they host Anacortes for their final game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.
LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 68, SEDRO-WOOLLEY 25
Lynden Christian 26 19 11 12 - 68
Sedro-Woolley 3 10 8 4 - 25
Lynden Christian: Makayla Lancaster 4, Demi Luna 4, Alivia Vander Greind 8, Courtney Hollander 9, Sally Vlas 5, Alexa Vander Greind 3, Karley De Jager 7, Jasmine Hommes 8, Emily Sytsma 7, Kayla Tiemersma 11, Hannah Wynstra 2. Team totals: 27-48 10-14 68.
Sedro-Woolley: Emily Cann 14, Jessica Delong 0, Bridgette Janicki 0, Tianna Langdon 6, Lacey Pulver 0, Janell Rose 0, Emily Van Liew 2, Coral Weist 3. Team totals: 10-42 1-2 25.
3-ptg: Lynden Christian 4 (Alivia Vander Greind 2), Sedro-Woolley 3 (Tianna Langdon 2). Rebounds: Lynden Christian 28 (Sally Vlas 5), Sedro-Woolley 25 (Tianna Langdon 4). Assists: Lynden Christian 18 (Jasmine Hommes 5), Sedro-Woolley 5 (Tianna Langdon 2). Fouls: Lynden Christian 9, Sedro-Woolley 12. Turnovers: Lynden Christian 14, Sedro-Woolley 28.
