The Lynden Christian boys' basketball team jumped out to a 21-6 first-quarter lead in its 67-34 win over Mount Baker in a Northwest Conference game Friday, Dec. 21.

"LC took advantage of some early turnovers and raced out to a 21-6 lead," Lynden Christian coach Roger DeBoer said in a phone interview. "I was proud of the team effort on both ends of the floor. I think we had the best game defensively and shared the ball often as well."

The Lyncs (5-3, 2-1 NWC) were led in scoring by Nathan Meppelink, who scored 22, and Truman Van Dalen and Daulton Hommes, who each scored 11.

Mount Baker (2-7, 0-2 NWC) was led by Reuben Murashov, who scored 10 points and Ty Munsell, who scored 7.

Lynden Christian will play in the Lynden Christmas Classic on Thursday, Dec. 27, while Mount Baker will host Concrete on Friday, Dec. 28.

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 67, MOUNT BAKER 34

Mount Baker 6 13 11 4 - 34

LC 21 22 20 4 - 67

Mount Baker: Isaac Gilmore 3, John Douglas 0, Reuben Murashov 10, Ty Munsell 7, Harrison Whitmyre 1, Conner Brandland 4, Dalton Munsell 0, Andrew Zender 0, Dylan Howard 0. Team totals: 8-39 16-28 34.

Lynden Christian: Nathan Meppelink 22, Zach Roetcisoender 3, Levi Vander Yacht 2, Truman Van Dalen 11, Daulton Hommes 11, Jamie Heystek 5, Grant Wolffis 0, Josh Hornstra 0, Dustin Brandsma 6, Isaac Reimer 7. Team totals: 20-56 23-38 67.

3-ptg: Mount Baker 2 (two players at 1), Lynden Christian 4 (Meppelink 3). Rebounds: Mount Baker 33 (T. Munsell 4), Lynden Christian 47 (Brandsma 8). Assists: Mount Baker 5 (Gilmore 4), Lynden Christian 13 (Hommes 5). Fouls: Mount Baker 27 (none), Lynden Christian 24 (none). Turnovers: Mount Baker 20, Lynden Christian 11.