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Gallery: Lynden girls claim Lynden Christmas Classic title

December 28, 2024 5:49 pm

Lynden’s Lexie Hermanutz puts up a shot surrounded by White River defenders. — Lynden’s Lexie Hermanutz puts up a shot surrounded by White River defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Allison Shumate goes for the basket under pressure from Issaquah defenders. — Lynden Christian’s Allison Shumate goes for the basket under pressure from Issaquah defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Finley Parcher, Payton Mills and Rian Stephan block a White River shot Dec. 28 as the Lions beat the Hornets 72-51 to win the Lynden Christmas Classic at Lynden Christian High. — Lynden’s Finley Parcher, Payton Mills and Rian Stephan block a White River shot Dec. 28 as the Lions beat the Hornets 72-51 to win the Lynden Christmas Classic at Lynden Christian High. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Issaquah's Henna Hung turns and scores under the basket. — Issaquah's Henna Hung turns and scores under the basket. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Finley Parcher puts up a shot against White River on Dec. 28. — Lynden’s Finley Parcher puts up a shot against White River on Dec. 28. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Tyra Dykstra battles for the loose ball with two Issaquah defenders. — Lynden Christian’s Tyra Dykstra battles for the loose ball with two Issaquah defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Degitu Bowler hits a wide-open 3-point shot. — Lynden’s Degitu Bowler hits a wide-open 3-point shot. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Tyra Dykstra steals the ball and heads downcourt. — Lynden Christian’s Tyra Dykstra steals the ball and heads downcourt. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Finley Parcher reaches out for a rebound attempt. — Lynden’s Finley Parcher reaches out for a rebound attempt. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Alisa Scott fights for the ball against two Issaquah defenders. — Lynden Christian’s Alisa Scott fights for the ball against two Issaquah defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Payton Mills shoots a 3-pointer. — Lynden’s Payton Mills shoots a 3-pointer. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Estela Hernandez scores a layup shot against Issaquah. — Lynden Christian’s Estela Hernandez scores a layup shot against Issaquah. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Kiki York throws up a shot over a White River defender. — Lynden’s Kiki York throws up a shot over a White River defender. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Kayla Yun shoots a corner 3-pointer. — Lynden Christian’s Kayla Yun shoots a corner 3-pointer. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Rian Stephan and Payton Mills stand up and cheer after a 3-point shot by Rilanna Newcomb late in the game. — Lynden’s Rian Stephan and Payton Mills stand up and cheer after a 3-point shot by Rilanna Newcomb late in the game. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Jocelyn Eshuis is fouled as she goes for the basket. — Lynden Christian’s Jocelyn Eshuis is fouled as she goes for the basket. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden players get ready for a group photo after beating White River to win the tourney championship. — Lynden players get ready for a group photo after beating White River to win the tourney championship. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Payton Mills and Lexie Hermanutz look over the winner’s rings after beating White River in the title game. — Lynden’s Payton Mills and Lexie Hermanutz look over the winner’s rings after beating White River in the title game. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

LYNDEN — While most students are enjoying their winter break, eight championship-caliber girls basketball teams met at the Lynden Christmas Classic Dec. 26–28 at Lynden Christian High to test their early-season mettle.