Springing to victory: spring sports gallery and upcoming schedule

Sophomore Andre Gonzales runs at the PIL Meet at Lincoln on April 12, 2017.

Spring athletics are in full swing, with track, lacrosse, tennis, golf, softball, baseball and Speech and Debate all posting strong results.

Golf:

State Tournament – May 15-16 @ Quail Valley Golf Course

 

Tennis:

Both the girls and guys tennis teams are coming off great season a year ago. The girls took 2nd in state last year, while the guys took third. This year both teams are looking to do even better as they begin league play in the PIL.

District Tournament (Portland Tennis Center) May 4-5 (Thursday-Friday)

State Tournament (Tualatin Hills) May 18-20 (Thursday-Friday)

 

Track and Field:

The Lincoln track and field team recently competed in the Nike Cross Relays in Eugene at historic Hayward field where they did very well. Sophomores Kendall Accetta and Andre Gonzales were some of the runners to participate.

Grant Meet – Wednesday May 3rd @Grant

District Meet – Wednesday May 10, Friday May 12 @TBD

State Championships – May 19-20 @Hayward Field

 

Baseball:

The Lincoln baseball team opened the season with a tournament in California and are now beginning play against PIL teams. Lincoln is ranked one of the top baseball teams in the state with many team members getting scholarships to college next year such as Gabe Skoro, Brandon Leitgeb and Baxter Halligan.

April 28th vs Cleveland 4 p.m. @Ron Tonkin Field (Hillsboro)

May 3rd vs Roosevelt 4 p.m. @Ron Tonkin Field (Hillsboro)

May 9th vs Wilson 4 p.m. @Wilson

 

Softball:

The Lincoln softball team is looking to make another run this year in winning the PIL. The team is lead by senior and UTEP commit Brianna Hill. The team has begun PIL play.

April 28th – Alpenrose Cup vs Wilson (Alpenrose Stadium)

 

Boys lacrosse:

The Lincoln boys lacrosse team is looking to make another deep run into the playoffs this year. Carried by a young core, they will be a darkhorse pick to take home the state championship. Boys lacrosse will be a team to watch next year as they are returning all but two Seniors.

Thursday, May 4th, Wilson @8 p.m. @lincoln

Monday, May 15th, OES @8 p.m. @lincoln

 

Girls lacrosse:

Girls lacrosse is looking to make it back into the championship bracket of the state tournament this year. As star Junior Ellie Kruse begins to get her legs back after injury they will be a team to watch out for.

Friday, April 28th, Cleveland @7 p.m. @lincoln

Tuesday, May 2nd, Corvallis @7 p.m. @lincoln

Playoffs TBD

Other upcoming events:

May Fete Assembly Friday May 12th @Lincoln during Flex

 

Spring Play Duran Duran Opening Night May 4th, Closing Night May 13th @Lincoln

 

Prom Saturday May 6th @ 8 p.m.@Crystal Ballroom

 

Seniors Finals May 30-31

 

June 1st – Senior Awards Assembly
Senior Graduation – Sunday June 4th @Memorial Coliseum