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Gallery: Lynden wins 2A state championship

December 4, 2022 12:20 am

Lynden's Kobe Baar hauls in a pass but is called out of bounds after landing. — Lynden's Kobe Baar hauls in a pass but is called out of bounds after landing. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden's Collin Anker blocks a kick that was returned for a Lions touchdown in the first quarter. — Lynden's Collin Anker blocks a kick that was returned for a Lions touchdown in the first quarter. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden's Troy Petz turns a blocked field goal into a 65-yard touchdown. — Lynden's Troy Petz turns a blocked field goal into a 65-yard touchdown. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Brant Heppner throws the football over his teammate as the opposing team struggles to break the line to reach him. — Lynden's Brant Heppner throws a first down pass Dec. 3, 2022, late in the fourth quarter during the Lions' 31-24 win over North Kitsap in last season's 2A championship. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden head coach Blake VanDalen smiles as his team takes the ball with seconds left in the game. — Lynden head coach Blake VanDalen smiles as his team takes the ball with seconds left in the game. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden's Cooper Moore hauls in a pass for a first down. — Lynden's Cooper Moore hauls in a pass for a first down. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden's Isaiah Stanley hauls in a pass while under pressure from two defenders. — Lynden's Isaiah Stanley hauls in a pass at the 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter to set up the Lions for a go-ahead touchdown. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden beat North Kitsap 31-24 in the 2A state championship game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on Dec. 3, marking the Lions’ second-straight title win.