Lynden proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 30) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They pulled ahead with a 21-20 photo finish over the Franklin Pierce Cardinals. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Cardinals are ranked 46th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Franklin Pierce lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Ja'Mire Ford, who rushed for 97 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries. Bryson Allen was another key player, rushing for 115 yards and one TD.
Lynden's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Franklin Pierce, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Lynden and Franklin Pierce will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions are set to challenge their familiar foe Marysville-Pilchuck at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Franklin Pierce will face off against rival Foss at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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