RECORD: 8-2 – COACH: Curt Kramme
LEAGUE: 5-1 (T-1st in the WCL)
CLASSIFICATION: A – PLAYOFFS: Lost Play-in Game
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 21.3 – Allowed: 11.4 – Differential: +9.9
GAME BY GAME:
Week 1: Lynden 14, Lynden Christian 6
Week 2: Lynden 27, Blaine 15
Week 3: Lynden 28, Mount Baker 6
Week 4: Meridian 35, Lynden 13
Week 5: Lynden 17, Blaine 6
Week 6: Lynden 35, Aldergrove, B.C. 14
Week 7: Lynden 21, Lynden Christian 6
Week 8: Lynden 21, Nooksack Valley 7
Week 9: Lynden 33, Friday Harbor 0
State Play-in Game: South Whidbey 19, Lynden 14
The 1992 Lions were coming off their second state championship in school history, and they were in the second year under young head coach, Curt Kramme. Few starters returned, but as usual, Lynden re-loaded and were just fine.
Senior quarterback Jay DeYoung was efficient, completing 28-of-77 passes for 498 yards and four touchdowns, and he was named All-League Honorable Mention. Unfortunately, he was in a car accident in mid-October, and missed the rest of the regular season. Sophomore quarterback Andy Jones took over, and in his first varsity start at quarterback he led the Lions to a huge 21-6 victory over the rival Lyncs of Lynden Christian. Jones finished the season completing 6-of-19 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns. Strong-armed senior Aaron Hermanutz was used on trick plays aptly named “The Hermy Special”. He completed 5-of-7 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
Senior Scott Noteboom was the workhorse for the Lions. He ran for 1079 yards on 177 carries (6.1 average) and 11 touchdowns. It was the second season in a row that he led the entire county in rushing, and he was named as the League’s Offensive Player of the Year, as well as All-League 1st Team. Sophomore Ben Wall showed promise as the eventual successor to Noteboom. Wall ran for 375 yards on 51 carries (7.4) and three touchdowns and was named All-League 2nd Team. Junior fullback Jeremy Swedelius was a pleasant surprise, with 58 carries for 307 yards (5.3) and three touchdowns and was named All-League Honorable Mention.
Senior wide receiver Dan MacPhee was a huge big-play threat, catching 11 passes for 393 yards (35.7) and five touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Senior tight end Dion Terry was the main target, catching 21 passes for 382 yards (18.2) and four touchdowns. He had a rare combination of size (6’4″ 200) and speed, which helped him gain All-League 1st Team honors. Noteboom and Wall each caught five passes.
The offensive line led the way for 23 rushing touchdowns and 5.4 yards per rush. Leading the way was senior center Matt Robson, who was named All-League 1st Team. Seniors Troy Otter and Eric Benson also led up front, and were each named All-League Honorable Mention.
Benson led the Lions on defense from his linebacker position. He led the team with 58 solo tackles, 40 assisted tackles, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick. He also had four tackles for a loss, two passes defended, an interception, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Terry was named All-League 1st Team at defensive end. He finished with 20 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble recovery. Noteboom was named All-League 1st Team at defensive back, and ended the season with 26 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery.
Wall was named All-League 2nd Team at defensive back, with 29.5 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, seven passes defended, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Otter was named All-League 2nd Team at defensive line with 30 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, six tackles for a loss, one interception, one pass defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. MacPhee led the team with five interceptions while junior Kip Baar was the team leader with nine tackles for a loss.
MacPhee booted 14 extra points and one field, and he was named All-League 2nd Team at kicker. Junior Nate Kleindel also kicked eight extra points. MacPhee averaged 33.3 yards per punt, while Terry totaled 105 yards in kickoff returns, while Noteboom returned eight punts for 85 yards.