The highly anticipated fastpitch softball game between Blaine and Lynden is set to take place at Lynden High School on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. Despite being in different athletic classifications, with Lynden in 2A and Blaine in 1A, this matchup is expected to be one of the best games of the regular season in the Northwest Conference.
Lynden (8-0, 4-0 NWC) currently holds the top spot in the league standings, while Blaine (4-0, 3-0 NWC) is among the top four teams. Both teams are the only undefeated programs in the conference more than a month into the season.
Blaine’s success is largely attributed to senior pitcher Emersyn Bakker, who has been dominant on the mound, allowing just six hits, three earned runs, and seven walks in 19 innings pitched. Bakker has also recorded an impressive 41 strikeouts out of the 74 batters she has faced.
On the other hand, Lynden’s offense has been thriving, hitting eight home runs in eight games and scoring double-digit runs in all but one game this season. Senior Trinity Andrew leads the Lions with three home runs.
This game is expected to have significant league title implications, depending on how the rest of the season unfolds for both teams. Fans and supporters are eagerly looking forward to this exciting matchup between two powerhouse teams in the Northwest Conference.