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State Hoops Day 4: Hintz’s huge second half fuels LC girls to third-place trophy

Live updates from Saturday's consolation final games

March 2, 2024 12:35 p.m.

Lynden Christian’s Tabitha DeJong holds up the third-place trophy Saturday, March 2 after the Lyncs beat Wapato 72-64 in the 1A state tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome. — Lynden Christian’s Tabitha DeJong holds up the third-place trophy Saturday, March 2 after the Lyncs beat Wapato 72-64 in the 1A state tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Sara VanLoo throws a pass while falling to the floor. — Lynden Christian’s Sara VanLoo throws a pass while falling to the floor. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Ella Fritts tries to find a teammate for a pass while under pressure. — Lynden Christian’s Ella Fritts tries to find a teammate for a pass while under pressure. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Grace Hintz goes up for a shot between two defenders. — Lynden Christian’s Grace Hintz goes up for a shot between two defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Estela Hernandez is surrounded by a Wapato double team. — Lynden Christian’s Estela Hernandez is surrounded by a Wapato double team. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Grace Hintz leaps high for a jumper. — Lynden Christian’s Grace Hintz leaps high for a jumper. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Up by 19 points, Lynden Christian’s Kayden Stuit tries unsuccessfully to dunk on an alley-oop throw from a teammate. — Up by 19 points, Lynden Christian’s Kayden Stuit tries unsuccessfully to dunk on an alley-oop throw from a teammate. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Dawson Bouma attacks two Seattle Academy defenders. — Lynden Christian’s Dawson Bouma attacks two Seattle Academy defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Trey Bosman steals the ball from a Seattle Academy player. — Lynden Christian’s Trey Bosman steals the ball from a Seattle Academy player. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Dawson Hintz leaps for a shot against Seattle Academy on Saturday. — Lynden Christian’s Dawson Hintz leaps for a shot against Seattle Academy on Saturday. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Dawson Bouma puts an arm around teammate Oak Howell. — Lynden Christian’s Dawson Bouma puts an arm around teammate Oak Howell. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Jeremiah Wright steals the ball from a Seattle Academy player. — Lynden Christian’s Jeremiah Wright steals the ball from a Seattle Academy player. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian’s Gannon Dykstra tosses up a floater over a Seattle Academy defender. — Lynden Christian’s Gannon Dykstra tosses up a floater over a Seattle Academy defender. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden Christian Athletic Director Brenda Terpstra takes a photo of the seniors after the Lyncs claimed third place in state. — Lynden Christian Athletic Director Brenda Terpstra takes a photo of the seniors after the Lyncs claimed third place in state. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Staff Reporter

Three Whatcom County teams are set to play state championship games in the Class 1A/2A tournaments a

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