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Canales scores 33 as Lynden locks down regional berth, district title

Lions shake off slow start to defeat Cedarcrest 64-43

Feb. 14, 2024 11:44 p.m.

Lynden and its student section celebrate a 64-43 win over Cedarcrest Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the 2A District 1 championship game at Mount Vernon High School. — Lynden and its student section celebrate a 64-43 win over Cedarcrest Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the 2A District 1 championship game at Mount Vernon High School. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior guard Brady Elsner makes a pass to junior foward Jack Stapleton while falling to the ground. — Lynden senior guard Brady Elsner makes a pass to junior foward Jack Stapleton while falling to the ground. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden junior foward Jack Stapleton reacts as he's fouled while shooting. — Lynden junior foward Jack Stapleton reacts as he's fouled while shooting. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior guard Brady Elsner reaches for a loose ball. — Lynden senior guard Brady Elsner reaches for a loose ball. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior guard Anthony Canales high fives teammates after getting subbed out at the end of the game. — Lynden senior guard Anthony Canales high fives teammates after getting subbed out at the end of the game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior guard Charlie Ayres takes a moment after being subbed out with the rest of the starters at the end of the game. — Lynden senior guard Charlie Ayres takes a moment after being subbed out with the rest of the starters at the end of the game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Staff Reporter

MOUNT VERNON — Senior guard Anthony Canales scored 33 points and Lynden won its second district championship in three seasons with a 64-43 win over Cedarcrest on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Mount Vernon High School. The win secured a regional berth for top-seeded Lynden (20-4) out of a crowded 2A District 1 bracket that has four state tournament-quality teams, with No. 2 Cedarcrest (19-4) included. Only two will make it out of districts, and the Lions are one of them. In previous years, three

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