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Gallery: Lynden advances to state with 5-0 win

November 4, 2023 8:19 pm

Evelyn Saldivar celebrates her hat trick goal as she falls backward while another player looks for answers. — Lynden’s Evelyn Saldivar celebrates her hat trick goal as she falls backward Saturday, Nov. 4 during the Lions’ 5-0 win over Cedarcrest in a winner-to-state, loser-out district playoff match at Civic Stadium. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Mallary Villars kicks the ball as she looks to score the goal while other players brace around her. — Lynden’s Mallary Villars scores her second goal of the first half. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden players celebrate as they smile and hug in a huddle. — Lynden players celebrate after defeating Cedarcrest. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Jayda Villars celebrates a goal by teammate Mallary Villars as she raises her hands in celebration as other players turn to leave. — Lynden’s Jayda Villars celebrates a goal by teammate Mallary Villars, left. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden and Cedarcrest battle for possession of the ball as its kicked further away from the both players. — Lynden and Cedarcrest battle for possession. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Isla Holman tip-toes to make a save by reaching the ball with her hand. — Lynden’s Isla Holman makes a save in the first half. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Rilanna Newcomb takes the ball upfield as another player looks to steal the ball. — Lynden’s Rilanna Newcomb takes the ball upfield. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden’s Evelyn Saldivar turns the ball toward the goal while under pressure from a defender as another player and a referee watch from the side. — Lynden’s Evelyn Saldivar turns the ball toward the goal under pressure from a Cedarcrest defender. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

As Cedarcrest players collide, Lynden players celebrate with their arms up high. — As Cedarcrest players collide, Lynden’s Mallary Villars celebrates her goal. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Lynden Lions advance to the state playoffs with a 5-0 win over Cedarcrest on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Civic Stadium.