RECORD: 11-3 – COACH: Dan Kaemingk

LEAGUE: 6-2 (3rd Place in the 1A/2A NCC)

CLASSIFICATION: 1A – State Playoffs: State Champion

POINTS PER GAME: 32.9 – POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: 15.1

POINT DIFFERENTIAL: +17.8

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Lynden Christian 40, Sultan 0

Week 2: Lynden Christian 20, Lakewood 12

Week 3: Mount Baker 28, Lynden Christian 15

Week 4: Meridian 10, Lynden Christian 0

Week 5: Lynden Christian 51, King’s 7

Week 6: Lynden Christian 37, Nooksack Valley 0

Week 7: Lynden Christian 49, Granite Falls 28

Week 8: Lynden Christian 48, Blaine 14

Week 9: Cleveland 57, Lynden Christian 55

State Play-In Game: Lynden Christian 26, Friday Harbor 0

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Lynden Christian 28, Toledo 9

State Quarterfinals: Lynden Christian 48, Tacoma Baptist 13

State Semifinals: Lynden Christian 21, Concrete 14

State Championship: Lynden Christian 22, Colfax 20

The Whatcom County League was transformed into the North Cascades Conference in 1997, and a lot of changes came with it. Sultan, Lakewood and Granite Falls entered the league. Gone were Friday Harbor and Concrete. All of the schools were bumped up to 2A, but Lynden Christian remained at 1A. LC played all the 2A schools in the new conference, losing to strong Mount Baker and Meridian teams. However, the Lyncs found a way to stay strong in the playoffs and win the state championship!

Leading the way was senior Greg Dykstra. His leadership, along with his passing ability and running ability, made him one of the best players in school history. The left-handed quarterback was named All-League 1st Team, completing 120 passes for 1596 yards and 16 touchdowns to only four interceptions. He also ran for 889 yards (5.2 average) and a team-high 23 touchdowns.

The Lyncs had a trio of running backs that Dykstra could lean upon when he wasn’t running the ball. Senior Erik Vanderpol led the way with 1119 yards rushing (6.2) and 12 touchdowns, and he was named All-League Honorable Mention. Tough running fullback Chad Bajema was also named All-League Honorable Mention, and the senior rushed for 645 yards (5.6) and eight scores. Speedy senior Joey Mellema battled injuries during the season, and still ran for 607 yards (6.1) and five touchdowns.

Senior wide receiver Rob Dykstra was a major mis-match for most of the corner backs trying to cover him. At 6-foot-4 he produced a large catch radius for “The Greg”, so much so that he caught a school-record 59 passes for 733 yards (12.4) and eight touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Senior tight end Ben Blankers filled in for the injured Josh Parsons for the majority of the season, and he had 17 receptions for 287 yards (16.9) and three touchdowns on his way to being named All-League Honorable Mention. Senior Kevin Roosma caught 11 passes for 112 yards (10.2).

Parsons’ story is an incredible one. After two stellar seasons, he was poised to have a huge year as a tight end and inside linebacker. Unfortunately, a broken foot between week two and three kept him off of the field for the remainder of the regular season. But, the Lyncs kept winning as Parsons kept healing, and he was able to play a huge role in the state championship game. Bajema also proved to be a receiving threat out of the backfield, catching 19 passes for 268 yards (14.1) and five touchdowns.

The offensive line was loaded with talented, including one of the most talented lineman that Whatcom County has ever produced. At 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, junior guard Nick Scholten was an incredible force. The All-League 1st Teamer and All-State 1st Team selection had tremendous athleticism to go along with his immense size. Chris Bouma also stood out from the other guard position, and the 6-2 215-pound senior was named All-League 1st Team. Seniors Mark DeJong (6-3 240) and Trevor Lankhaar (5-10 190) were both named All-League Honroable Mention. The offense put up over 5000 yards and scores 65 touchdowns!

Scholten also led the way on the defensive line, and was named All-League 1st Team. He was joined by Lankhaar who was named All-League Honorable Mention. Bouma was a main-stay in the middle of the field, and was named All-League 2nd Team at inside linebacker. Bajema secured the edge, and he was named All-League 2nd Team at outside linebacker. Greg Dykstra was named All-League 1st Team at defensive back, and he intercepted four passes for 83 yards. Rob Dykstra was also intercepted four passes, and he was named All-League Honorable Mention. Roosma intercepted a pair of passes, while juniors Seth Leavitt and Caleb Wagenaar each picked off a pass.

Rob Dykstra was named All-League Honorable Mention at kicker with 41 extra points and one field goal. That field goal being the game winner as time expired for the state championship! Bouma was named All-League 2nd Team at punter, averaging 35.3 yards per punt. Mellema and Wagenaar handled the kickoff returns, and Greg Dykstra was named All-League 1st Team at returner. He averaged 12.8 yards per punt return, and he returned a punt for a touchdown against Cleveland.

RECORD: 12-1 – COACH: Dan Kaemingk

LEAGUE: 6-0 (1st Place in the WCL)

CLASSIFICATION: “A” – State Playoffs: State Finalist

POINTS PER GAME: 27.8 – POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: 10.9

POINT DIFFERENTIAL: +16.9

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Lynden Christian 28, Steilacoom 19

Week 2: Lynden Christian 28, Lakewood 0

Week 3: Lynden Christian 37, Mount Baker 18

Week 4: Lynden Christian 14, Nooksack Valley 7

Week 5: Lynden Christian 38, Blaine 0

Week 6: Lynden Christian 48, Friday Harbor 8

Week 7: Lynden Christian 28, Meridian 7

Week 8: Lynden Christian 33, Concrete 7

Week 9: Lynden Christian 31, Lakeside-Seattle 6

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Lynden Christian 29, Eatonville 18

State Quarterfinals: Lynden Christian 10, Castle Rock 7

State Semifinals: Lynden Christian 24, Montesano 21

State Championship: Riverside-Chattaroy 17, Lynden Christian 14

The 1993 Lyncs were three points away from becoming the first ever undefeated state champions in Whatcom County history. It was a team littered with talented seniors, and after a dominating regular season, and close games in the post season, LC did not have a fairy tail ending.

Senior southpaw quarterback Grant Terpstra led the way, completing 110 passes for 1733 yards and 18 touchdowns. He threw for more yards than anyone in Whatcom County that season, and no Lynden Christian player has accomplished that feat ever since. The future Navy Seal also ran for 378 yards (3.6 average) and five touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team.

Senior Mike Apol was a powerful fullback, especially near the goal line. He ran for 511 yards (3.9) and a team-high nine touchdowns, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Speedy sophomore Lance Bosman led the team in rushing with 719 yards (4.4) and eight touchdowns, and he also caught 14 passes for 224 yards (16.0) and a touchdown. Senior Monte Bode finished with 326 yards on the ground (5.4), 238 yards through the air (18.3) and six total scores, while junior Ron Honcoop contributed with 256 yards (5.6) and a pair of TD’s.

Terpstra had a vast number of individuals to throw the ball to. His main target was senior wide receiver, Monty Bosman. He caught 29 passes for 459 yards (15.8) and five touchdowns, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Junior wide receiver Kevin Bratt ran immaculate routes, and caught 19 passes for 291 yards (15.3) and three scores. Senior wide receiver Mitch Faber hauled in 18 passes for 231 yards (12.8) and two TD’s. Both Bratt and Faber were each named All-League Honorable Mention. Senior tight end Ryan Diephuis made huge plays in the passing game, catching 13 passes for 280 yards (21.5) and three touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team.

The Lyncs offense totaled over 4000 yards for the first time in school history, and it was mostly because of the offensive line. Senior tackle Brian Matheis was a beast at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, and he was named All-League 1st Team and All-State 1st Team. He was joined on the line by fellow senior Henri Vander Hage, who was also named All-League 1st Team. Seniors Wade Haveman and Dean Lenssen pushed their weight around, and were each named All-League 2nd Team.

The defensive line was led by Matheis, who was named the League’s Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named both All-League 1st Team and All-State 1st Team. 280-pound junior Jason Meenderinck was difficult to run around, and was also named All-League 1st Team. Diephuis was a tackling machine at inside linebacker, and he was named both All-League 1st Team and All-State 1st Team. Monty Bosman held down the edge at outside linebacker, and he was also named All-League 1st Team, with Apol on the other side being named All-League 2nd Team.

The LC defense intercepted 17 passes on the season, with Faber totaling a team-high five of them on his way to being named All-League 1st Team at corner back. Terpstra picked off four passes from his safety position, and was also named All-League 1st Team. Senior Justin Meenderinck intercepted three passes, was a feared hitter, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Bode returned an interception for a touchdown against Blaine, and senior Kevin Berendsen recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Mount Baker.

Senior Travis Korthuis had a huge leg, booting 22 extra points and a league-high six field goals on his way to being named All-League 1st Team. Lance Bosman also kicked 16 extra points. Bosman was also named All-League Honorable Mention at punter, averaging 33.6 yards per punt. Bosman also led the team with 161 kickoff return yards, while Terpstra returned 26 punts for 229 yards.

RECORD: 9-2 – COACH: Dan Kaemingk

LEAGUE: 7-1 (2nd Place in the NCC)

CLASSIFICATION: 2A – Playoffs: State Quarterfinalist

POINTS PER GAME: 33.8 – POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: 8.4

POINT DIFFERENTIAL: +25.6

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Lynden Christian 49, Blaine 0

Week 2: Lynden Christian 42, Nooskack Valley 6

Week 3: Lynden Christian 74, Granite Falls 0

Week 4: Lynden Christian 28, Sultan 0

Week 5: Lynden Christian 21, Lakewood 12

Week 6: Lynden Christian 53, South Whidbey 0

Week 7: Lynden Christian 14, Mount Baker 7

Week 8: Lynden Christian 43, Emerald Ridge 18

Week 9: Meridian 14, Lynden Christian 7

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Lynden Christian 27, Montesano 14

State Quarterfinals: Castle Rock 21, Lynden Christian 14

Coach Dan Kaemingk had an incredibly run with the Lyncs in the 90’s, and he started out the 2000’s with another fantastic team. They were a touchdown away from getting to the Tacoma Dome, and were a very well-rounded team.

Senior Jeremy Huntley had a knack for throwing an incredibly accurate deep ball, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. He completed 95 passes for 1475 yards and 23 touchdowns, to only six interceptions. He also ran for three touchdowns.

The offensive backfield turned into a three-headed monster with juniors Brent Berendsen and Scott Dirksen, along with senior Mike Ruble. Ruble was named All-League 2nd Team, and the bruising 210-pound fullback plowed his way for 391 yards (5.8 average) and six touchdowns. Berendsen finished with 498 yards (6.1) and four touchdowns, while Dirksen totaled 446 yards (4.1) and five touchdowns. Senior Greg Mouw also contributed with 206 yards (4.0) and three scores.

Rob Ylinen graduated as the school’s all-time leading receiver. The athletic senior finished his final year with 41 catches for 611 yards (14.9) and six touchdowns, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Junior Lincoln Vander Veen caught 29 passes for 528 yards (18.2) and a team-high eight touchdowns, and he went on to be named All-League 1st Team. Juniors Ian Hinton, Clint Bosman and Taylor DeBoer caught three touchdowns apiece.

The offensive line was led by seniors Joe Vanderpol (6-4 195) and J.D. DeVries (6-2 250). Both players were named All-League 1st Team. Senior Lucas Hemnes (6-2 215) was named All-League 2nd Team. Senior Dillon Honcoop (6-2 190) and junior Daren Heerspink (6-5 215) rounded out the rest of the line.

Vanderpol also led the charge from the defensive line, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Heerpsink was also showing what his future was about to be, and was named All-League 2nd Team. Ruble was a three-year starter, and a rock as an inside linebacker, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Vander Veen was in his third year has a varsity defensive back, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Bosman had one of the best legs in school history, nailed 43 extra points, and was named All-League 2nd Team at kicker.

RECORD: 10-4 – COACH: Gary Van Hulzen

LEAGUE: 6-3 (2nd Place in the WCL)

CLASSIFICATION: “A” – Playoffs: State Finalist

POINTS PER GAME: 18.2 – POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: 13.1

POINT DIFFERENTIAL: +5.1

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Lynden Christian 19, Meridian 13

Week 2: Mount Baker 20, Lynden Christian 0

Week 3: Lynden Christian 14, Lynden 0

Week 4: Lynden Christian 34, Nooksack Valley 2

Week 5: Blaine 19, Lynden Christian 7

Week 6: Lynden Christian 29, Meridian 13

Week 7: Mount Baker 20, Lynden Christian 6

Week 8: Lynden Christian 19, Lynden 14

Week 9: Lynden Christian 28, Nooksack Valley 0

State Play-In Game: Lynden Christian 35, South Whidbey 18

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Lynden Christian 14, Eatonville 12

State Quarterfinals: Lynden Christian 21, Mount Baker 20

State Semifinals: Lynden Christian 14, Tenino 0

State Championship: Ephrata 32, Lynden Christian 15

Following a pair of 2-win seasons, it would have been a big stretch to predict greatness for the 1986 Lynden Christian Lyncs. But after a week one 19-13 win against Meridian (LC’s first win over the Trojans since 1982) at Civic Stadium, it seemed that the Lyncs were in for a heck of a season. It would be the first trip to the state playoffs for Lynden Christian, and it was a memorable one.

Darren Johnson started at running back as a sophomore in 1984, and he became the starting quarterback in 1985. Now in his second season behind center, the 6-foot tall senior had plenty of varsity experience, mastered the roll-out pass and he put up numbers that broke many school records at the time. He completed 110 passes for 1596 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also ran for 162 yards, one touchdown, and he was named All-League 2nd Team.

Senior Rick Mellema was utilized in both the running game and passing game. He rushed for 757 yards (4.3 average) and eight touchdowns, while catching 25 passes for 246 yards (9.8) and two more scores. He would go on to be named All-League 1st Team. Senior fullback Kent Roorda pounded out 454 yards (3.5) between the tackles and was named All-League 2nd Team. Senior Kerry Vander Griend contributed with 211 yards on the ground (3.7) and three touchdowns.

Vander Griend also proved his worth as a receiver, catching 15 passes for 224 yadrs (14.9) and two touchdowns, but senior Craig Shagren was Johnson’s main target. The 6-foot-3 190-pound tight end had a season for the ages, and still regarded as the best tight end in school history. He caught 47 passes for 876 yards (18.6) and 11 touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team as well as All-State 1st Team.

The offensive line was led by big senior Rob Heerspink. He was named All-League 1st Team, and was the main man up front. Left handed senior center Chad Chambers also had a great season, and was named All-League 2nd Team. An extremely balanced team, the ’86 Lyncs became the first team in Whatcom County history to run for over 1700 yards and pass for over 1700 yards in the same season.

The defensive line was headed up by Shagren and senior Rick Bajema, both of which were named All-League 1st Team, with Shagren scoring a defensive touchdown against Meridian. They were joined by senior Gary Groothuis and junior Steve Korthuis, who were both named All-League 2nd Team. Roorda was the heart and soul of the defense from his middle linebacker position, and he was named All-League 1st Team, and was also chosen as the Whatcom County League Defensive Player of the Year. Senior Andy Mellema led the secondary, and was named All-League 1st Team. He was joined by Rick Mellema and junior Barry DeZeeuw, both were named All-League 2nd Team. John Geleynse also took an interception back 80 yards for a touchdown agasinst Nooksack Valley. DeZeeuw was also named All-League 2nd Team at kicker, and he hit on 19 extra points and a field goal.

This is a special team in Lynden Christian’s history, and his highly credited for lifting the program up and setting the bar at a new level for future Lync gridders.

RECORD: 10-2 – COACH: Dan Kaemingk

LEAGUE: 8-1 (1st Place in the WCL)

CLASSIFICATION: “A” – Playoffs: State Semifinalist

POINTS PER GAME: 24.1 – POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: 10.4

POINT DIFFERENTIAL: +13.7

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Lynden Christian 42, Meridian 20

Week 2: Lynden Christian 24, Blaine 0

Week 3: Lynden Christian 50, Mount Baker 0

Week 4: Lynden 27, Lynden Christian 3

Week 5: Lynden Christian 26, Nooksack Valley 7

Week 6: Lynden Christian 21, Meridian 7

Week 7: Lynden Christian 21, Blaine 7

Week 8: Lynden Christian 35, Mount Baker 0

Week 9: Lynden Christian 20, Lynden 7

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Lynden Christian 17, Eatonville 14

State Quarterfinals: Lynden Christian 20, Forks 15

State Semifinals: Lynden 21, Lynden Christian 10

In Dan Keamingk’s second year as the Lynden Christian head coach, his Lyncs won the Whatcom County League Championship for the second time. But, in this season, his team made a run to the semi-finals against the cross-town rival Lynden Lions.

In his second year as the starting quarterback, senior David Cowan (who was built more like a fullback) improved his passing skills, to go along with his bruising rushing style, and he was named All-League 1st Team. He completed 77 passes for 1031 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he ran for 599 yards (3.5 average) and a team-high 12 touchdowns.

He was joined in the backfield by a talented pair of seniors. Greg Terpstra used his amazing agility to rush for 647 yards (6.0) and four touchdowns, while Kris Bouwman had unbelievable down-hill speed, rushing for 645 yards (7.7) and four scores. Dykstra was named All-League 1st Team and Bouwman was named All-League 2nd Team.

Senior Travis Love was undoubtedly the main target through the air. He reeled in nearly half of the team’s receptions, with 34, going for 472 yards (13.9) and five touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Terpstra, and junior Joel Senti, each hauled in nine passes. Senior tight end Mark Zylstra caught seven passes for 74 yards (10.6) and two touchdowns, and was named All-League 2nd Team.

The offensive line was big, it was nasty and it was led by senior Simon Timmermans. At tackle, he was the main man on the line that the Lyncs ran behind. He was named both All-League 1st Team and All-State 1st Team. Junior guard Derek DeKoster also had a standout year, and was named All-League 1st Team. Senior center Daryl Lankhaar was an All-League Honorable Mention selection. As a team, they ran for over 2000 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Timmermans and DeKoster also led the defensive line, and were named All-League 1st Team and 2nd Team, respectively. Senti was named All-League 2nd Team at defensive end, and Bouwman used his combination of size and speed to be named All-League Honorable Mention from the other defensive end spot. Zylstra was a hammer at linebacker, and was named All-League 1st Team. Terpstra picked off seven passes from his cornerback position, and was named All-League 1st Team for the second year in a row, and Cowan was also named All-League 1st Team while roaming the middle of the field at strong safety. Bouma was named All-League 2nd Team in the secondary.

Junior kicker Mark Shutt had a great year, connecting on 23 extra points and four field goals. His biggest field goal of the year was a 37-yarder against the defending state-champion Eatonville Cruisers in the first round of the playoffs, that proved to be the game winner. Shutt would go on to be named All-League 1st Team. Zylstra handled the punting duties, and Terpstra returned kickoffs and punts, including an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Mount Baker.