MENIFEE – The Linfield Christian Lions Varsity Boys Lacrosse team delivered an unforgettable sendoff to their regular season on Thursday, April 10, with a commanding 21-0 victory over Heritage High School at Fox Field. The Lions left no doubt about their dominance, finishing their Ivy League campaign undefeated at 10-0 and securing first place in the standings.
Led by standout performances from Kallen Gwin, who tallied an impressive five goals and eight assists, and sophomore Peyton Williams, who netted four goals with an assist, the Lions’ offense proved unstoppable. Linfield’s relentless attack left the Heritage Patriots scrambling for answers throughout the match.
Senior Mackenzie Farley and Caleb Myers were also key contributors, each scoring three goals and earning two assists. The Lions’ depth and teamwork were on full display, as they amassed 14 assists on their 21 goals. Outshooting Heritage with a staggering 60 shots on goal compared to the Patriots’ 29, Linfield flexed their muscles early in the match.
Lions’ senior goaltender Chad Dobbins played a pivotal role in the shutout, recording 13 saves to deny any attempts Heritage made to get on the scoreboard. The Patriots struggled to keep up with Linfield’s tempo and were unable to capitalize on their 13 scoring opportunities.
With the shutout victory, Linfield improved their overall record to 17-3 and sits atop the Ivy League standings. The league rankings highlight Linfield’s authority, as they are the only team with a perfect 10-0 record. The Lions are ranked 92nd in California and 823rd nationally, underscoring their standing as a force to be reckoned with.
The final regular-season standings in the Ivy League tell the story of Linfield’s remarkable season. Damien finished in second place with a 5-3 conference record (6-7 overall), while Riverside Poly followed closely at 4-3 in league play (5-7 overall). Liberty finished with a 4-4 record in the league (5-7 overall), Heritage managed a 2-7 record in the conference (3-10 overall), and Paloma Valley struggled throughout, going winless at 0-8 in the league (0-12 overall).
The Lions now turn their focus to the highly anticipated CIF Southern Section playoffs. With seedings being announced on April 25 at 10 a.m., Linfield looks to carry their momentum into the postseason. After their final regular season game, head coach Dave Renno expressed confidence in his team’s ability to excel under the playoff spotlight, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that have brought them to this point in the season.
Linfield’s community of fans eagerly anticipates the upcoming playoff matchups, where the Lions aim to prove themselves against the toughest teams in the region. With a well-rounded team, strong leadership from seniors like Kallen Gwin and Caleb Myers, and rising stars such as Peyton Williams making their mark, Linfield seems poised for a deep postseason run.
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