Sports: The Games We Play

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Lynden Christian pitcher Peyton Robertson (7) throws to Blaine outfielder Julian Gonzalez (8) during the third inning on Thursday afternoon Mar. 30, 2017, at Lynden Christian High School in Lynden, Wash. Blaine defeated Lynden Christian 12 to 5. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Anacortes linebacker Logan Sad (56) gets his helmet knocked off during a collision with Squalicum quarterback Christian Jorgensen during the second quarter at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Friday evening October 31, 2014 .

That Low Sinking Feeling

© Paul Conrad/ Pablo Conrad Photography - Bellingham High School senior Christian Amano of Bellingham, Wash,. lands in the pit during his attempt at the long jump druing the NWC Track & Field competition at Civic Field in Bellingham. Amano ended 8th overall with a distance of 18 feet, 11 inches.

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Lynden Christian third baseman Colby Flint (11) reaches to tag Blaine outfielder Julian Gonzales (8) as he somersaults into base during the 2nd inning on Thursday afternoon Mar. 30, 2017, at Lynden Christian High School in Lynden, Wash. Gonzales was called safe as the batter was walked forcing the runners on first and second to advance. Blaine defeated Lynden Christian 12 to 5. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Images from the Birger Solberg Invitational track and field meet at Civic Field on Saturday afternoon April 11, 2015, in Bellingham, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Lynden Christian short stop Dylan Meenk (7) looks to throw to first as he hops over Burlington-Edison outfielder Wes Fleury (24) while he slides into second base during the sixth inning at Lynden Christian High School on Saturday afternoon May 2, 2015. Fleury was called out as the visiting Burlington-Edison Tigers went on to defeat Lynden Christian Lyncs 8-0.

Flying Through With the Greatest of Ease

© Paul Conrad/ Pablo Conrad Photography - Sedro-Woolley's Mason Elms flys over the landing pit of the long jump during finals at the NWC track & field meet at Civic Field and Stadium in Bellingham, WA. Elms won 4th place with a distance of 20 feet, 3 inches.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Whatcom Community College freshman forward Canyon Silliman (18) goes above Shoreline Community College jufreshman defensiveman Ryan Anderson (12) during the first half on Orca Field at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday afternoon Oct. 4, 2014. The visiting Shoreline Dolphins defeated the WCC Orcas 1 to 0 by a last minute second half goal.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - John Milkotic drives from a sand trap at the 9th green during the final day of the 40th Bellingham Amateur Golf Tournament at Lake Padden Golf Course on Monday Sept. 1, 2014, in Bellingham, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Bellingham pitcher Brad Johnson tosses to Ferndale in varsity boys baseball at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, Wash., on Monday afternoon March, 30, 2015.

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Shorewood junior Devan Kirk (1112), left, and Arlington junior Eric Acero-Rosas (20) battle for 8th place during the Sehome Invitational Cross Country meet at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015. Kirk was award the positiion.

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Squalicum defenders wrap up Bellingham wide receiver Cole Allain (3) as he attempts a kick return during the first quarter of the season opener at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Friday evening Sept. 4, 2015. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Kelowna junior receiver Ryan Samuelson (80) vaults over Blaine defensive men Austin Trahan (7), left, and Anthony Ball (88) during the second quarter at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash., on Friday evening September 5, 2014. Blaine defeated Kelowna 54 to 28.

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Images from the 2014 Distict 1A Volleyball Tournament featureing Lynden Christian High School, Nooksack Valley, and Mt. Baker, at Lynden Christian High School in Lynden, Wash., on Saturday afternoon November 1, 2014 . Cedar Creek defeated Lynden Christian in the final.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Meridian goalkeeper Sydney Gospodinovich (1) dives for the ball to stop Sehome's Hannah Moore from scoring in the second half in varsity girls' soccer on Thursday evening Oct. 8, 2015, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham, Wash. Sehome defeated Meridian 2-0.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Squalicum High School Storm prepare for battle against the Bellingham High School Red Raiders at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Friday evening September 5, 2014. After a 48-0 blowout in the first half, Squalicum defeated Bellingham 55-13.

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Steam from the breath of the Squalicum Storm offense rises during a second half huddle in the 2A State varsity football quarterfinals against Tumwater Thunderbirds on Saturday evening Nov. 21, 2015, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Squalicum lost to Tumwater 38 to 21. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

Tunnel Vision

©Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Megan Struther with Gates Of Hell, right, rides past Christie Duque of Aint No Mountain High Enough as she carries her bike along Squalicum Parkway during the cross country biking leg of the 2014 Ski to Sea Race on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Bellingham, Wash. Duque broke her chain riding the rough railroad tracks along the road.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Kelowna junior defensive man Parker Simpson (21), left, attempts an interception over Blaine junior wide receiver Preston Bellville (81) during the fourth quarter at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash., on Friday evening September 5, 2014. Blaine defeated Kelowna 54 to 28.

Age is Not a Barrier

© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nick Bauer, left, and Jim Bauer carry their canoe out of the Nooksack River to begin the cross country 3biking leg of the 2014 Ski to Sea Race on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Ferndale, Wash.

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Squalicum wide receiver Noah Westerhoff (7) dives for the goal over Ferndale defensive back Sky Freeman late in the first quarter on Saturday evening Oct. 10, 2015, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Westerhoff failed to make the touchdown as time in the first quarter ran out. Squalicum failed to capitalize on their position losing the ball on downs during the first minute of the second quarter. © Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald -

Energizing for His Turn

© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Ian Murray of Canmore, Alberta, hydrates prior to the start of the mountain biking leg of the 2014 Ski to Sea Race on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Ferndale, Wash.