High School Football

Lynden rises in Northwest Conference power rankings


Lynden running back Ben Colwell (18) runs the ball during the second quarter against Burlington-Edison on Friday,Oct. 9.
Lynden running back Ben Colwell (18) runs the ball during the second quarter against Burlington-Edison on Friday,Oct. 9. For The Bellingham Herald

1.

SQUALICUM

The Storm leaned on its stingy defense last week to stay undefeated.

2.

FERNDALE

Golden Eagles proved again why they’re one of the league’s best.

3.

LYNDEN

Lions have reeled off three straight wins and are playing great ball.

4.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Cubs have big games still left against Lynden and Ferndale.

5.

MOUNT BAKER

Mountaineers have run winning streak up to five games.

6.

MERIDIAN

Behind improving offense and stiff defense, Trojans keep getting better.

7.

BURLINGTON-EDISON

With three NWC losses, Tigers need to win out for playoff shot.

8.

BLAINE

Late rally prevented Borderites from taking crippling loss to Anacortes.

9.

SEHOME

Credit Mariners for hanging with Sedro-Woolley for a half last week.

10.

ANACORTES

The Seahawks impressed by nearly upsetting Blaine on the road last week.

11.

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN

Lyncs need to a win over Meridian or Mount Baker to get a playoff berth.

12.

BELLINGHAM

Red Raiders won in thrilling fashion without their best back last week.

13.

NOOKSACK VALLEY

It’s looking more and more like the Pioneers will be winless this season.

This story was originally published October 15, 2015 at 3:21 PM with the headline "Lynden rises in Northwest Conference power rankings."

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