RECORD: 8-2 – COACH: Dan Kaemingk
LEAGUE: 8-1 (1st Place in the WCL)
CLASSIFICATION: A – PLAYOFFS: Lost in 1st Round
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 21.7 – Allowed: 9.4 – Differential: +12.3
GAME BY GAME:
Week 1: Lynden Christian 19, Meridian 12
Week 2: Lynden 14, Lynden Christian 12
Week 3: Lynden Christian 19, Mount Baker 7
Week 4: Lynden Christian 34, Nooksack Valley 12
Week 5: Lynden Christian 20, Blaine 6
Week 6: Lynden Christian 49, Meridian 14
Week 7: Lynden Christian 10, Lynden 7
Week 8: Lynden Christian 21, Mount Baker 0
Week 9: Lynden Christian 33, Nooksack Valley 15
State Playoffs: Round One: Granite Falls 7, Lynden Christian 0
The 1990 Lyncs entered the new decade on a roll, just coming off a state-playoff season, and with a fresh-faced rookie coach, Dan Kaemingk. LC trudged through the grueling WCL schedule with only one loss (against crosstown rival Lynden), which they avenged five weeks later.
One of Coach Kamenigk’s first decisions was who the starting quarterback was going to be. Senior Dan Teeter was a classic passer, and was a natural choice. But, Kaemingk saw something in a stocky, junior running back named David Cowan that made him think twice. Cowan wound up the ultimate choice, and although he wasn’t your classic drop-back passer, he was a great leader and a terrific runner. He completed 69 passes for 1130 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also ran for 575 yards (4.0 average), five touchdowns, and he was named All-League 2nd Team.
Joining Cowan in the backfield was another dynamic junior, Greg Terpstra. “Terp” proved he could do a lot of different things, which helped him become an All-League 2nd Team selection. He led the team in rushing with 652 yards (6.3) and nine touchdowns. He also caught 13 passes for 179 yards (13.8), and he perfected the halfback-pass, completing all three of his attempts for 53 yards and a score. Junior Kris Bouwan showed the unusual combination of size and speed for a running back (6-2 205), rushing for 172 yards (9.6) and two touchdowns.
6-foot-5 senior wide receiver Jon Vander Griend was a matchup nightmare for opposing teams. He caught 31 passes for 597 yards. His 19.3 average yards per catch and 10 receiving touchdowns were both enough to lead the entire county. He was named All-League 1st Team for the second year in a row. He also graduated as the Lynden Christian all-time leading receiver, and still holds the school record with 19 career touchdown receptions. Junior tight end Mark Zylstra also caught 16 passes for 141 yards (8.8) and a touchdown, and he was an All-League 2nd Team selection.
The offensive line was filled with some big, tough country kids like senior guard Eric Libolt and senior tackle Simon Timmermans. Both players were named All-League 1st Team. Senior tackle Dwayne Lenssen also had great size to go along with amazing speed, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. The Lyncs averaged 5.2 yards per carry, and scored 18 touchdowns on the ground.
The defense was led by Lenssen who an All-State 1st Team selection on the defensive line. He was joined up front by Timmermans who was an All-League 2nd Team selection. Senior linebacker Kevin Vander Veen had a great season, and was named All-League 1st Team. Zylstra was an All-League 2nd Team selection at linebacker. Terpstra was one of the best cornerbacks in the league. He picked off five passes for 83 yards, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Cowan intercepted three passes from his strong safety position, and was an All-League 2nd Team pick. Vander Griend picked off five passes from his free safety spot, and was also an All-League 2nd Team selection.
Cowan was an All-League 1st Team pick as a kicker, as he nailed 19 extra points and one field goal. Zylstra was named All-League 1st team at punter, averaging 34.2 yards per boot. Vander Veen averaged 16.4 yards per kickoff return, and Terpstra totaled 130 yards in punt returns.