RECORD: 7-3 – COACH: Dan Kaemingk
LEAGUE: 7-1 (2nd Place in the NCC)
CLASSIFICATION: 2A – PLAYOFFS: Lost 1st Round Game
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 30.1 – Allowed: 15.0 – Differential: +15.1
GAME BY GAME:
Week 1: Lynden Christian 28, Blaine 12
Week 2: Lynden Christian 34, Nooksack Valley 0
Week 3: Lynden Christian 53, Granite Falls 7
Week 4: Lynden Christian 47, Sultan 7
Week 5: Lynden Christian 46, Lakewood 14
Week 6: Lynden Christian 46, South Whidbey 14
Week 7: Lynden Christian 21, Mount Baker 18
Week 8: Tahoma 28, Lynden Christian 13
Week 9: Meridian 36, Lynden Christian 7
State Playoffs: 1st Round Game: Orting 14, Lynden Christian 6
The 1999 Lyncs started the season on a seven game winning streak, but ended losing three in a row. First to non-league Tahoma, next to eventual state champion Meridian, and then in the playoffs to Orting, (who eventually lost to Meridian in the semi-finals).
Senior quarterback Mark Postma had a tremendous season. His completion percentage of 63.1% (99-of-157) broke a school record, which still stands today. He also passed for 1337 yards and 18 touchdowns, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Junior Jeremy Huntley proved to be a valuable backup, completing 12 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown.
Senior running back Matt Rutgers became the third player in school history to rush for over 1000 yards in a season. He finished with 1101 yards (6.7 average) and 12 touchdowns, and was named All-League 2nd Team. Fellow senior Jason Matter ran for 410 yards (6.2) and three scores while junior fullback Mike Ruble added 232 yards (5.2) and a score.
Postma spread the wealth through the air, and he had many deserving candidates to receive his accurate passes. Junior wide receiver Rob Ylinen was one of the most athletic players in the league, and he caught 22 passes for 419 yards (19.1) and seven touchdowns. He was named All-League 1st Team. Senior receiver Kevin Dykman caught a team-high 24 passes for 260 yards (10.8) and two scores, and fellow senior Kent Bratt caught 16 passes for 198 yards (12.4) and a touchdown. Senior tight end Luke Wyatt was on the end of a lot of big-time plays. He was named All-League 2nd Team, and he hauled in 11 passes for 255 yards (23.2) and six touchdowns.
Senior Luke Kaemingk used his size (6-3 235) and amazing skills to lead the offensive line. He was named All-League 1st Team, and was also named All-State 1st Team. Senior David Heutink was also a huge part of the line, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. The Lyncs averaged 5.2 yards per carry, and scored 25 rushing touchdowns.
The LC defense had one shutout, and held two other opponents to just one touchdown each. Kaemingk and Heutink were the mainstays up front, just as they were on the offensive line. Kaemingk was named All-League 1st Team, and Heutink was All-League 2nd Team. Bratt was one of the top defensive backs in the league, and he was named All-League 1st Team.
The Lyncs cycled through kicker after kicker until ultimately settling on sophomore Clint Bosman. Junior Matt Vos hit four extra points, Postma added 14 extra points and Bosman finished with 10 extra points. Speedy senior Jesse Weg returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown against Granite Falls.