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Daily News/ Paul Conrad MTSU@WKU Western's Luis Rodriguez jsumps over Middle Tennessee's Kyle Thomas as he slides safely into second base during the forth inning at Nick Denes Field on Western's Campus.

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Paul Conrad Even after losing his sneaker, a young mutton buster hangs on for dear life at the Snowmass Rodeo in Snowmass Village, Colo.

© 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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©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 - 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 - 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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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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Blaine running back Julian Gonzalez (5) breaks through the line of scrimmage and the grip of Burlington-Edison defensive back Brett Rawlins (7) for a short gain during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 27, 2017, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash.

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Bellingham's Kaelyn Devaney (18), left, and Cedarcrest's Piper Parish (2) go for a header during the first half in the 2A bi-district semi finals on Tuesday evening Oct. 31, 2017, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Cedarcrest won 2 to 1 to advance to the state playoffs.

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Ferndale running back Cole Semu (21) slips the tackle of Ballard defensiveman Owen Albert (14) at the goal line to score a touchdown during the first quarter of the 3A District playoffs on Friday evening Nov. 3, 2017, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. The touchdown and resulting extra point gave Ferndale a 21 to 0 lead.

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Wrapped up by the Ballard's Dajean Wells (3), left, and Owen Albert (14), Ferndale tight end Reid Benson (82) eyes the goal line and pushes hard during the first quarter of the 3A District playoffs on Friday evening Nov. 3, 2017, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Benson squeeked over the goal line to score a touchdown. The TD and resulting extra point gave the Golden Eagles a 28 to 0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

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Lynden's Kyla Bonsen (2) returns a spike during the third game against Blaine in the 2A varsity girls volleyball playoffs on Saturday afternoon Nov. 4, 2017, at Lynden High School in Lynden, Wash. Lynden won the match defeating Blaine 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 to advance to the state playoffs.

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Ferndale running back Jaden Brown (36) is stopped by Lynden defensiveback James Marsh (10) after a short gain early in the first quarter during a rainy Friday evening Sept. 7, 2018, at Lynden High School in Lynden, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 30 to 6. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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Ferndale's Bryan Elbe (8) reaches for an overthrown pass during the second quarter against Lynden on Friday evening Sept. 7, 2018, at Lynden High School in Lynden, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 30 to 6. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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Lynden wide receiver Grant VanderYacht (27) is taken down by Ferndale defensive back Michael Bernard (9) at the line of scrimmage late in the second quarter during a rainy Friday evening Sept. 7, 2018, at Lynden High School in Lynden, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 30 to 6. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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Lynden running back Steven DiLorenzo (20) gets tackled by Ferndale linebacker Gader Fox (29) late in the second quarter during a rainy Friday evening Sept. 7, 2018, at Lynden High School in Lynden, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 30 to 6. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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Blaine defensive lineman Gavino Rodriquz (56) takes down Lynden Christian running back Levi Korthuis (24) for a short loss during the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a special halftime ceremony, the 1978 Blaine state championship team was honored and the jersey of quarterback Curt Kramme was retired. Kramme was also a hall of fame coach for the Lynden Lions. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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Mount Baker running back Jason Lee (31), left, gets pulled down by Lynden Christian linebacker Dylan Kaemingk (55) after a short gain during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 12, 2018, at Lynden Christian High School in Lynden, Wash. The visiting Mount Baker defeated Lynden Christian 20 to 14. (Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)