Soccer Game Preview: Lynden vs. Mount Vernon

The Lynden Lions will challenge the Mount Vernon Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty goal totals in their previous games.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Lynden and Burlington-Edison, and Burlington-Edison kept the tradition alive. The Lions took a 6-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Mount Vernon got the win against Ferndale on Thursday by a conclusive 4-1. Mount Vernon haven't had any issues with Ferndale recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Mount Vernon pushed their record up to 5-2-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 11 goals over those four matches. As for Lynden, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2-2.

Lynden might still be hurting after the 5-1 defeat they got from Mount Vernon when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.