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District softball: Mount Baker, Lynden earn state berths

Mountaineers win 1A District 1 title, Lions beat Burlington-Edison in consolation final

May 18, 2024 11:03 a.m.

Mount Baker senior outfielder Ella Maloley (8) smiles after hitting an RBI single Friday, May 17 during a 9-8 win against Lynden Christian in the 1A District 1 championship. — Mount Baker senior outfielder Ella Maloley (8) smiles after hitting an RBI single Friday, May 17 during a 9-8 win against Lynden Christian in the 1A District 1 championship. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Nooksack Valley sophomore pitcher Payton Bartl makes a throw to first base. — Nooksack Valley sophomore pitcher Payton Bartl makes a throw to first base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Nooksack Valley sophomore first baseman Grace DeHoog catches an infield fly as sophomore pitcher Kestyn Wagter runs into her. — Nooksack Valley sophomore first baseman Grace DeHoog catches an infield fly as sophomore pitcher Kestyn Wagter runs into her. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker senior second baseman Lauren Valum throws a ball on the run. — Mount Baker senior second baseman Lauren Valum throws a ball on the run. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian freshman Roxanne Lenning hits an RBI. — Lynden Christian freshman Roxanne Lenning hits an RBI. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker freshman pitcher Kara Welters throws to first. — Mount Baker freshman pitcher Kara Welters throws to first. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian freshman catcher Kortnee Tolsma puts on her mask after a throwdown to second base. — Lynden Christian freshman catcher Kortnee Tolsma puts on her mask after a throwdown to second base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

After scoring, Lynden Christian senior Taryn Bos watches freshman Taya VanderKooi run to third. — After scoring, Lynden Christian senior Taryn Bos watches freshman Taya VanderKooi run to third. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker junior Annalee Cohn slides safely into third base. — Mount Baker junior Annalee Cohn slides safely into third base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker coach Ron Lepper surveys the diamond from the coach's box. — Mount Baker coach Ron Lepper surveys the diamond from the coach's box. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker celebrates after beating Lynden Christian. — Mount Baker celebrates after beating Lynden Christian. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Sedro-Woolley celebrates a hit. — Sedro-Woolley celebrates a hit. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden junior infielder Rebecca Powell makes a throw across the diamond. — Lynden junior infielder Rebecca Powell makes a throw across the diamond. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior Kasi Thomas calls for time after sliding into second base. — Lynden senior Kasi Thomas calls for time after sliding into second base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden's infield regroups while Sedro-Woolley celebrates a home run. — Lynden's infield regroups while Sedro-Woolley celebrates a home run. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Staff Reporter

Mount Baker and Lynden have clinched state tournament berths with the conclusion of the 1A and 2A District 1 tournaments May 17–18. The Mountaineers are headed to the 1A state tournament after winning the two-game 1A District 1 championship over Lynden Christian on Friday, May 17. After a semifinal loss to LC, Mount Baker fought back to beat the Lyncs twice and earned the lone state berth from the tourney. Lynden, in the 2A District 1 tourney, fell to top-seeded Sedro-Woo

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