RECORD: 9-2 – COACH: Gary Van Hulzen
LEAGUE: 8-1 (1st Place in the WCL)
CLASSIFICATION: A – PLAYOFFS: State Quarterfinalist
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 16.4 – Allowed: 9.8 – Differential: +6.6
GAME BY GAME:
Week 1: Lynden Christian 27, Meridian 6
Week 2: Lynden Christian 20, Lynden 3
Week 3: Lynden Christian 7, Mount Baker 6
Week 4: Lynden Christian 28, Nooksack Valley 26
Week 5: Lynden Christian 25, Blaine 7
Week 6: Meridian 24, Lynden Christian 14
Week 7: Lynden Christian 14, Lynden 0
Week 8: Lynden Christian 28, Mount Baker 8
Week 9: Lynden Christian 7, Nooksack Valley 2
State Playoffs: Round One: Lynden Christian 10, Forks 6
State Quarterfinals: Castle Rock 20, Lynden Christian 0
The 1989 Lyncs ended the decade of the 80’s with a league championship, and with a good-bye to Coach Gary Van Hulzen.
Senior Kevin DeYoung wasn’t your ordinary quarterback. He returned kicks, he doubled as the placekicker and he wore #29. But, he was also the League’s Offensive Player of the Year! He completed 96 passes for 1346 yards and 14 touchdowns, while rushing for two more scores. Joining DeYoung in the backfield were a trio of determined runners. Senior Brandon Van Soest was among the league’s leading rushers until his season ended early. He finished with 436 yards (4.2 average) and four touchdowns. Sophomore David Cowan was a pleasant replacement for Van Soest, and he ended the season with a team-high 490 yards on the ground (4.0) and three scores. Senior fullback Jon Van Hulzen ran for 298 yards (3.3) and two scores, caught 18 passes for 209 yards (11.6), and his blocking didn’t go unnoticed, as he was an All-League 2nd Team selection.
Junior wide receiver Jon Vander Griend had a great season for the Lyncs. He hauled in 31 passes for 475 yards (15.3) and nine touchdowns, and he was an All-League 1st Team pick. Senior receiver Trevor Veltkamp contributed with 10 catches for 164 yards (16.4) and a score. Senior tight end Chris Senti was an All-League 1st Team pick with 17 catches for 258 yards (15.2) and two touchdowns.
Senior David Rasmussen was the main man on the offensive line, and was named All-League 1st Team. He was joined another great senior, Ryan Likkel, who was named All-League 2nd Team. The Lyncs were about as even as you could get on offense. Rushing for 1376 yards and passing for 1346 yards, and scoring 25 total offensive touchdowns.
The senior leadership on defense was beyond amazing, with five players being named All-League 1st Team. Allowing under 10 points per game for the entire season (including two state playoff games), Van Hulzen was a beast at middle linebacker. Rasmussen and Senti each got nods from their defensive line positions while DeYoung and Veltkamp held their own in the secondary.
DeYoung kicked 19 extra points and one field goal. He also returned a kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown against Mount Baker.