Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

With less than five minutes of play left, Lynden wide receiver Isaiah Stanley (8) catches a pass at the 1 yard line to bring it in for a touchdown making the score 24-7 to seal the game against the Ferndale Golden Eagles during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden defensive men Campbell Nolte (9), Javier Zavala (81), and Isiah Stanley (8) tackle Ferndale running back Zach Nielson (7) in the backfield for a short loss during early in the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale wide receiver Damien Toney (2) watches team mate tight end Jordan Mason (44) dive for a touchdown as Lynden defensive back Kobe Baar (1) attempts to stop his progress during the fourth quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale defensive back Conner Walcker (25) takes down Lynden running back Lane Heeringa (32) during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale quarterback Conner Walcker (25) evades a backfield tackle by Lynden linebacker Isaiah Oudman (30) as he approaches the line of scrimmage seconds before the end of the first half on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden running back Isiah Stanley (8) misses a pass as Ferndale defensive back Bishop Ootsey (4) covers during the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale linebacker Jake Mason (65) stops Lynden runningback Campbell Nolte (9) at the line of scrimmage during early in the third quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale wide receiver Conner Walcker (25) is stopped for a loss by Lynden defensive back Kobe Baar (1) during the final minute on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden linebacker Lane Heeringa (32) tackles Ferndale running back Jason Nowak (43) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden defensive players Colin Anker (18), Trey Smiley (7), and Troy Petz (11) stop Ferndale running back Jason Nowak (43) behind the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of their season opener on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden quarterback Kaedan Hermanutz (3) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Ferndale defensive backs Bishop Ootsey (3) and Jason Nowak (43) in the first quarter during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale defensive back Kevin Woods (15), left, chases down Lynden kicker Troy Petz (11) after he faked a punt and ran for a touchdown during the first quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Woods touchdown and resulting extra point gave Lynden their first score as they went on to defeat Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden defensive backs Chris Elenbaas (46), left, and Lane Heeringa (32) stop Ferndale runningback Jason Nowak (43) after a short gain in the second quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden running back Campbell Nolte (9) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Ferndale linebackers Jordan Mason (44), left, and Jason Nowak (43) on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden linebacker Javier Zavala (81) moves in to help defensive ends Trey Smiley (7) and Luke Winterberg (72) sack Ferndale quarterback Bishop Ootsey (4) for a loss during the third quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale outside linebacker Landen Hatchett (66) and offensive players take a knee as quarterback Bishop Ootsey (4) is treated for a minor injury in third quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Ferndale defensive back Landen Hatchett (66) moves in to help Jake Mason (65) stop Lynden defensive back Blake Holman (76) during the third quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

Lynden teammates Colin Anker (18), left, and Isaiah Oudman (30) celebrate with IsaIah Stanley (8) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

The Ferndale Golden Eagles host the Lynden Lions during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

The Ferndale Golden Eagles host the Lynden Lions during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

The Ferndale Golden Eagles host the Lynden Lions during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

The Ferndale Golden Eagles host the Lynden Lions during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)

Lynden Lions defeat Ferndale Golden Eagles 24 to 7

The Ferndale Golden Eagles host the Lynden Lions during their first varsity football game on Friday evening Sept. 2, 2022, at Blaine High School in Blaine, Wash. Lynden defeated Ferndale 24 to 7 in their season opener. (photo by Paul Conrad for the Bellingham Herald)