Lynden Christian defeats Blaine Borderites 14 to 3

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Blaine defensive back Alex Mercado (2) causes Lynden Christian running back Levi Korthuis (24) to fumble in the backfield during the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Blaine recovered the fumble. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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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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Blaine wide receiver Derek Machula (3) evades a tackle by Lynden Christian linebacker Logan Dykstra (8) in the backfield during a second quarter play resulting in a loss on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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Blaine linebacker Gavino Rodriguez (56) takes down Lynden Christian linebacker 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 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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Blaine wide receiver Derek Machula (3) attempts to evade Lynden Christian defensive lineman Jake Libolt (57) during the first quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Machula was tackled for a loss and Lynden Christian went on to defeat Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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Lynden Christian running back Tanner Feenstra (23) is taken down after a short gain by Blaine defensive back Alex Mercado (2) 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 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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Blaine tight end Hudson Reid (30) turns to catch a long pass as Lynden Christian defensiveman Bryce Bouwman moves in during the first quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden Christian forced a field goal during the next plays. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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The family of Hall of Fame coach Curt Kramme, Pat Kramme his brother, left, Gayle Kramme his mother, Zoe Kramme his daughter, and Wendy Kramme his wife, look down at his retired jersey during a special halftime celebration on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. The 1978 Blaine state championship team was honored and the jersey of team quarterback Curt Kramme was retired. Kramme was also a hall of fame coach for the Lynden Lions. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald) *** Hard to caption. Pat is Curt's older brother, Gayle is Curt's mother, Zoe is Curt's daughter, and Wendy is Curt's wife.

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Zoe Kramme, left, and her mother Wendy wait for a special ceremony to begin during halftime on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. During the halftime ceremony, the 1978 Blaine state championship team was honored and the jersey of quarterback Curt Kramme was retired. Kramme, who died last year from cancer, was also a hall of fame coach for the Lynden Lions. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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The face of Wendy Kramme is reflected in the shadow box holding her husband Curt’s retired jersey during a special halftime ceremony on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. During the ceremony, the 1978 Blaine state championship team was honored and the jersey of quarterback Curt Kramme was retired. Kramme, who died of cancer in 2017, was also a hall of fame coach for the Lynden Lions. (Paul Conrad for The Bellingham Herald)

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Members of the Blaine High School 1978 state championship team are introduced to a packed stadium during a special halftime celebration honoring the team and quarterback Curt Kramme on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. 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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Lynden Christian running back Sam Faber (21) is taken down at the line of scrimmage by Blaine defensive man Seth Blomeen (31) 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 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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Blaine defensive back Derek Machula (3) comes down with a interception midway through 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 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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Lynden Christian line backer Sam Faber (21) moves in on Blaine wide receiver Derek Machula (3) during the first quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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Blaine wide receiver Derek Machula (3) attempts to evade Lynden Christian defensive lineman Jake Libolt (57) during the first quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Machula was tackled for a loss and Lynden Christian went on to defeat Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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Lynden Christian linebacker Jalen Apol (11) moves in on Blaine wide receiver Alex Mercado (2) to tackle for a loss of yardage 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 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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Lynden Christian linebacker Jalen Apol (11) moves in on Blaine wide receiver Alex Mercado (2) to tackle for a loss of yardage 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 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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Lynden Christian quarterback Bryce Bouwman (15) looks to evade the Blaine defensive line 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 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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on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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Blaine defensive back Alex Mercado (2) causes Lynden Christian running back Levi Korthuis (24) to fumble in the backfield during the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Blaine recovered the fumble. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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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Wendy Kramme holds the retired jersey of her husband Curt as her daughter Zoe looks on during a special halftime celebration that honored the 1978 Blaine High School championship team on Friday evening Sept. 14, 2018, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden Christian defeated Blaine 14 to 3. During a 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)