Lions Roar Through First Two Rounds

2A State Tournament:

• Lynden 3, Sequim 0

• Lynden 3, Orting 0

LYNDEN 3, SEQUIM 0

The Lions made quick work of the 16th-seeded Wolves by defeating them 25-10, 25-12, and 25-11.

Before the match, the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association named its newest member, Chris Elsner, as she was awarded a plaque moments before the match started, and history was also made during the match as senior Finley Parcher became the school’s all-time leader in kills as she passed Jessie Roberts who held the record for 18 years.

Parcher finished with 16 kills, while Kasey DeJong had a team-high 12 digs to lead Lynden into the quarterfinal round.

Lexi Hermanutz led the Lions with four aces, and Izzie Stephan finished with 30 assists, six digs, four kills, two aces and 1.5 blocks.

 

LYNDEN 3, ORTING 0

The Lions then continued their quest for a second straight 2A state championship by taking down the Cardinals 25-10, 25-18 and 25-13.

It was more of the same from hours earlier as Parcher flew through the air for 21 kills to go with her 10 digs, both of which led her team.

Izzie Stephan ran the offense with 30 assists, as she found five other plays as well that contributed with kills.

Parcher and Lexi Hermanutz each posted four aces, while Kasey DeJong added nine digs and Olivia Stuart had a blocks.

The Lions play Ridgefield today at 10:45 for a chance to get back to the state championship match.