Meridian High defeated Lynden Christian in a four-set volleyball match on Oct. 5, taking first place in the conference. The score was 3-1 with sets of 26-24, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19.
Meridian coach Angie Short said it was the most complete team effort of the season, and the Trojans maintained consistent offense throughout the match.
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Meridian leads conference after four-set victory against Lynden Christian — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:25:14 +0000 Meridian's Amelia Koning reacts as teammate Vivian Larsen gets to the ball first against Lynden Christian on Oct. 5. Meridian defeated Lynden Christian in four sets to take first place in the conference. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) It was a clash between two of the top 1A volleyball teams in the state at Meridian High on Monday night, Oct. 5. The Lynden Christian Lyncs faced Meridian for the top spot in the conference standings and an early edge for the top seed in the district tournament. Despite a valiant effort from the Lyncs, Meridian finished the night with a 3-1 (26-24, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19) victory on its home court. “It was the most complete team effort that we’ve had all season and that’s what it takes to beat L.C.,” Meridian coach Angie Short said. We are fortunate to play them.” Meridian captured an early 4-1 lead in the first set with a pair of kills from Eden Bernardy and Melanie Short. Lynden Christian kept it within three points through the set, but the Trojans offense remained consistent throughout the set. Meridian's Eden Bernardy makes a kill against Lynden Christian on Oct. 5. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Meridian's Melanie Short spikes the ball against Lynden Christian on Oct. 5. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Lynden Christian’s Emeri Fritts, left, blocks a shot as she and Jess DeJong leap to the net against Meridian on Oct. 5. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Meridian head coach Angie Short reacts as her players drop a shot again Source: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/oct/05/meridian-leads-conference-after-four-set-victory-against-lynden-christian/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meridian-leads-conference-after-four-set-victory-against-lynden-christian In top-10 matchup, Anacortes looks for fourth straight season win over Lynden — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Lynden's Zach Dykstra signals a touchdown by teammate Maximus Assink, left, against Anacortes in September 2025. Anacortes could notch a fourth straight season victory against Lynden in the Oct. 9 matchup. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Anacortes vs. Lynden When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Where: Lynden High The last football program to defeat Lynden four years in a row was Ferndale from 2005–09. Since the Jake Locker era, the Lions have lost to a couple other squads three times in a row, but the perennial powerhouse has dominated nearly every series it has been a part of, including Anacortes. However, Anacortes has the opportunity to become the first team to defeat Lynden four times in a row in 17 years. The potential fourth victory will not be an easy matchup for the Seahawks. Similar to previous seasons, the Anacortes vs. Lynden battle will be a top-10 matchup with talented players on both sides of the ball. Anacortes is led by Washington State University commit Ryan Harrington. The senior quarterback has put up video-game numbers against some of the top teams in the state, including seven touchdowns against Archbishop Murphy in a triple-overtime victory Sept. 18. Harrington’s top receiving threat, Andre Carter, has made a name for himself in the first half of the season. In the first three weeks, Carter tallied 21 catches for 301 yards and three touchdowns. But he may face his toughest challenge yet against a stout Lynden squad. Lynden’s defensive backs have recorded eig Source: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/oct/05/in-top-10-matchup-anacortes-looks-for-fourth-straight-season-win-over-lynden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-top-10-matchup-anacortes-looks-for-fourth-straight-season-win-over-lynden Live music calendar: Oct. 9–18, 2026 — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Jazz group Affinity Trio is on tour from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is scheduled for a show at the FireHouse Arts and Events Center at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 14. (Photo courtesy of Affinity Trio) JESSE’S PICKS Affinity
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