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Mitchell Rowe

Lions’ diamond gems pave the way to victory

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West Linn baseball team steps up on defense to win its second straight 6A title. Sure, sure, sure. Home runs are great, and often, they deserve the headlines they so often get. But the West Linn baseball team went mining for diamond gems in the Class 6A state championship, and there’s no two ways about it — the Lions struck gold. Top-ranked West Linn, facing No. 2 … [Read more...] about Lions’ diamond gems pave the way to victory

Two good

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Top-ranked West Linn proves itself again by beating Jesuit 2-0 in the 6A championship. It wasn’t about flash. It wasn’t about prestige. It wasn’t about draft position or D1 college commitments. No indeed. West Linn’s 2-0 win over Jesuit in the Class 6A state baseball championship — held Saturday, June 3, at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer — was all about team. The … [Read more...] about Two good

Lions roar early, return to championship

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The West Linn baseball team beats Lake Oswego 6-4 in its Class 6A state semifinal. There’s no doubt about it. The five-week war known as the Three Rivers League regular season taught teams a ton of useful lessons. The TRL champion West Linn baseball team learned that it’s not invincible and that it has to keep grinding no matter what. The Lake Oswego baseball team … [Read more...] about Lions roar early, return to championship

Lions beat Celts 4-1 and return to semis

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West Linn baseball beats upstart McNary, continues chase of second straight state crown. The Lions were supposed to win. They were determined to win. And the West Linn baseball team made darn sure that it did win on Friday, May 26, racking up a four-run lead and rolling to a 4-1 victory over McNary in the Class 6A state quarterfinals on Friday, May 26, at West Linn … [Read more...] about Lions beat Celts 4-1 and return to semis