Whatcom Hoops Boys Top 30: #30 Carter Hill
In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 boys. Each day we’ll feature an amazing player in our county and count down until we get to #1. So join us daily as we … Read More »
Whatcom Hoops Girls Top 30: #30 Kaylee Anderson
In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 girls. Each day we’ll feature an amazing player in our county and count down until we get to #1. So join us daily as we … Read More »
Honoring The Best: Nooksack Girls, County’s Top 30 Players
After another historic high school basketball season that saw Whatcom teams win three state championships and three other state trophies, it’s time to honor the top players from our county starting with … The Nooksack Valley girls, who swept the … Read More »
Whatcom County All-Stars Garner More Honors
It continues to be an all-star post-season for Whatcom County’s best players. After already being named MVPs of their respective state tournaments and leading their teams to state championships, Anthony Canales of Lynden and Devin Coppinger of Nooksack Valley were … Read More »
Whatcom’s Best In All-Star Game Wednesday, Earn All-State Honors
Whatcom’s best not only dominated the recent Washington state basketball tournaments, but they also are dominating the post-season all-star awards. First up is the Northwest Conference girls all-star game on Wednesday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Skagit Valley College … Read More »
Senior Classic: County Girls, Boys Win, But Everyone Has Fun
There were some surprises at the John Clark Whatcom County Senior Classic but the end result, according to the senior boys and girls who played, was anything but a surprise. “I had a blast,” said Sehome’s Braddock Duckworth. “It was … Read More »
Senior Classic To Feature Boys, Girls All-Stars This Friday
With a new name and a new class of exciting boys and girls basketball players, the annual John Clark Whatcom County Senior Classic will be held on Friday, March 8, in Lynden High School’s Jake Maberry Gymnasium. The girls events … Read More »
Whatcom Boys, Girls Dominate NWC, NW1B All-League Teams
It’s no big surprise that after winning three state championships and five state trophies, Whatcom boys and girls dominated the all-Northwest Conference all-star teams announced by the league’s head coaches. It’s also no surprise that after going unbeaten and largely … Read More »
State Wrap-Up: And The Awards Go To …
With the basketball state tournaments wrapping up and the Academy Awards coming up, it’s a natural to combine the excitement of hoops with our love of movies. And since Hollywood is always a little behind the times, Whatcom Hoops will … Read More »
1B Boys: Lummi Loses But Finishes With Sixth-Place State Trophy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Apologies from your editor for getting the Lummi Nation boys and Lynden Christian girls stories out so late. But because of WiFi connection problems at our hotel, we had to wait until we returned home before posting. Thank … Read More »
1A Girls: LC Wallops Wapato To Take Surprising Third
EDITOR’S NOTE: Apologies from your editor for getting out the Lynden Christian girls and Lummi Nation boys stories so late. Because of WiFi connection problems at our hotel, we had to wait until we returned home before posting. Thank you … Read More »
1A Boys: LC Bounces Back To Take Third
After having their year-long goal taken away by a mere two points, the Lynden Christian boys basketball team showed its character — not to mention its skill — by defeating Seattle Academy, 70-44, in the Class 1A state tournament consolation … Read More »
2A Boys: Lynden Routs Grandview For Third Straight State Title
Like most little boys shooting baskets on Lynden elementary school playgrounds, they dreamed of winning a state championship together when they got to high school. A decade later, six of those little boys grew up to not only win a … Read More »
2A Girls: Lynden Shocks Ellensburg To Win State Title
No team is unbeatable, and for 75 straight games, the Ellensburg girls basketball squad couldn’t be beat. But the two-time defending state champions met their match on Saturday, March 2, and the Bulldogs are no longer defending champions. That honor … Read More »