The Doug Lange Network 

September 1, 2018 

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Bookend touchdowns in the first and second quarter paved the way for the Lynden Christian to shutout Bellingham 23-0 in the football season opener for both schools. The Lyncs victory, as heard on The Doug Lange Network, was their 4th over Bellingham in the last 5 years. 

 

LC grabbed an early lead as Bellingham struggled offensively. Lyncs 

quarterback Trajan Schouten and fullback Sam Faber connected on near identical 9 yard TD tosses at the 1:29 mark of the 1st quarter and with 6:36 left to go in the second.

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"Really proud of our guys and what they did, they're excited and thrilled and  I'm not sure if they knew what to expect tonight, but a good effort on both sides of the ball," said Lynden Christian head coach Dan Kaemingk.

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Schouten, making his first varsity start as signal caller, also connected with Tanner Fenestra on a 14-yard TD strike in the 3rd quarter.  

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We asked the junior QB how he felt out on the field in the season opener. 

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Kaemingk also sounded impressed with Schouten's performance

 

 

 

 

 

Blake DeRuyter added a 25 yard field goal for the Lyncs in the 4th quarter. 

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The brightest moment for Bellingham came early on the defensive side of the ball. On Lynden Christian's opening drive the Red Raiders made two big stops at their own 1 yard line, preventing a score and taking over on downs. 

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Coming up in week two,  Lynden Christian hosts Annacortes Friday, September 7th and Bellingham takes on Lakewood at Civic Stadium on Saturday, September 8th.  

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- Doug Lange 

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