LC outlasts Nooksack Valley with powerful fifth inning

Lyncs beat Pioneers 8-5

April 12, 2024 10:26 p.m.

Lynden Christian’s Austin Engels fist-bumps an assistant coach after scoring the tying run Friday, April 12, during an 8-5 home win over Nooksack Valley. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Jayden Huleatt hits a two-run single. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Nooksack Valley’s Landen Stauffer makes the catch in the outfield. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Jonah Terpstra misses a throw as Nooksack Valley’s Matthew Blake slides safely to second base. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

From second base, Nooksack Valley’s Colby Martin flaps his arms like a bird after getting an RBI double. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Brody Bouwman beats a tag by Nooksack Valley’s Kasey Newton at home to give the Lyncs the lead. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Eli Maberry lays down a bunt. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Austin Engels drives in a run. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Nooksack Valley’s Jesse Tresselt beats a throw to second base. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Sports Editor

Lynden Christian’s six-run fifth inning powered it to an 8-5 win over Nooksack Valley on Friday, April 12 at Lynden Christian High School.

Senior Jonah Terpstra, junior Eli Maberry and sophomore Austin Engels each logged two hits for the Lyncs, while Engels also had two RBIs. LC won its fourth game in the last five.

Senior Eduardo Cerda led NV, finishing 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. Junior Colby Martin went 2 for 4 with two RBIs.

LC bounced back from a demoralizing shutout loss to Anacortes that snapped a three-game win streak. The Lyncs’ next game will be against Mount Baker (2-10, 1-8 Northwest Conference) on the road at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.

NV’s next game will be a home contest against against Blaine (7-6, 3-6 NWC) at 6 pm. on Tuesday, April 16.

Connor J. Benintendi is CDN’s sports editor; reach him at connorbenintendi@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 104.