LC Boys Outrun Freeman To Open 1A State Invite

The LC bench gets excited during Wednesday's victory.

The Class 1A State Invitational started like a boxing match for the Lynden Christian boys basketball team, but once it turned into a track meet, the Lyncs were off and running to a dominating 82-64 victory over Freeman on Wednesday afternoon. The victory advances fourth-seeded Lynden Christian (13-1) into the semifinals of the eight-team, double-elimination … Read more

LC Boys Shooting For 1A State Title

Will Colwell and the Lyncs are shooting for another state trophy.

The Class 1A State Invitational may be the “unofficial” 1A boys basketball state tournament, but there’s nothing phony about the eight teams gathered at Cedar Park Christian (Bothell) this week. Lynden Christian tips off the three-day, double-elimination tournament on Wednesday, when the Lyncs (12-1) take on the Freeman Scotties (13-1). The 2 p.m. contest will … Read more

NWC Boys Coaches Honor Medcalf, Roper, Whatcom Stars

Jordan Medcalf and the Lynden coaching staff were honored by the NWC.

The Northwest Conference boys basketball coaches announced their all-conference teams and awards, and Whatcom County players and coaches were prominently named. Lynden junior Jordan Medcalf was chosen as the conference MVP. His coach, Brian Roper, was named co-coach of the year with Brett Senff of Anacortes. Kent Victor of Lynden was named co-assistant coach of … Read more

Best Of Whatcom Hoops: End-Of-The-Year Awards

Thanks to all the seniors who made 2021 special.

Despite a shortened-season, having to wear masks, limiting the number of fans at games, and missing both injured stars and state playoffs, the 2021 basketball season still had a lot of highlights. So, after covering all 22 Whatcom County boys and girls teams at least once and getting feedback from coaches and fans alike during … Read more

Fans’ Guide To The 1A Boys Basketball State Invitational

Coach Tim Zylstra and the Lyncs are excited to be back in a state tournament.

The Lynden Christian boys basketball team opens against a familiar foe when the Class 1A State Invitational tips off Wednesday afternoon, June 30, at Cedar Park Christian High School in Bothell.  The Lyncs (12-1) take on the Freeman Scotties (13-1) in the first game of what is basically the “unofficial” 1A state tournament. The 2 … Read more

2021 All-Whatcom Hoops: Boys First Team

Logan Dykstra (left) and Liam Hanenburg head up our first team.

Because this COVID-crazy season has taken so much from us — fans, games, state tournaments —  Whatcom Hoops has decided to add something for teams and fans alike: our all-Whatcom Hoops all-star teams … with our own little twist. First of all, these will be all-WHATCOM COUNTY teams, which means the Lummi Nation players will … Read more

2021 All-Whatcom Hoops: Girls First Team

Jamie Johnson (center) and Emily Mellema head our first team.

Because the Northwest Conference will not have all-league teams for this COVID-crazy season, Whatcom Hoops has decided to unveil its own all-star teams … with a little twist. First of all, these will be all-WHATCOM COUNTY teams, which means the Lummi Nation players will be included but no Skagit or Snohomish County players will be … Read more

2021 All-Whatcom Hoops: Boys Second Team

Clay Kochuten (left) and Scott Baldwin head up our second team.

Because this COVID-crazy season has taken so much from us — fans, games, state tournaments —  Whatcom Hoops has decided to add something for teams and fans alike: our all-Whatcom Hoops all-star teams … with our own little twist. First of all, these will be all-WHATCOM COUNTY teams, which means the Lummi Nation players will … Read more

2021 All-Whatcom Hoops: Girls Second Team

Maris Baklund and Madeline Schumacher (25) head our second team.

Because the Northwest Conference will not have girls all-league teams for this COVID-crazy season, Whatcom Hoops has decided to unveil its own all-star teams … with a little twist. First of all, these will be all-WHATCOM COUNTY teams, which means the Lummi Nation players will be included but no Skagit or Snohomish County players will … Read more

2021 All-Whatcom Hoops: Boys Honorable Mentions

Leland Zender (11) and Jake Ortega head up our honorable mentions.

Because this COVID-crazy season has taken so much from us — fans, games, state tournaments —  Whatcom Hoops has decided to add something for teams and fans alike: our all-Whatcom Hoops all-star teams … with our own little twist. First of all, these will be all-WHATCOM COUNTY teams, which means the Lummi Nation players will be … Read more