Whatcom Hoops March-12-2026
LC's Gunnar Dykstra (left) and Dawson Hintz earn all-state honors.

2A, 1A State Champs Named To All-State Teams

 The end-of-the-year accolades have begun to pour in for Whatcom’s players and coaches and our state champions lead the Class 2A and 1A awards. Payton Mills of the 2A state champion Lynden Lions was named to the Washington girls roster for the annual Northwest Shootout featuring the top seniors from our state against the top … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-12-2026
Rob Adams and Finley Parcher (right) were again honored as NWC coach and player of the year.

Whatcom Boys, Girls Head NWC, NW1B All-League Teams

As expected, 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 untested in league play, the Lummi Nation boys and girls dominated their Northwest 1B League all-star squads. Be sure to check out the Whatcom Hoops preview of … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-12-2026
All-state (from left): Coach David James, Jemma James, Jerome Toby Jr., and Coach Jerome Toby Sr.

Lummi Nation Stars, Coaches Earn All-State Honors

The end-of-the-year accolades have begun to pour in for Whatcom’s best players and coaches and it’s no surprise that the Lummi Nation boys and girls cleaned up in the Class 1B awards. The Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association announced its boys players and coaches of the year and state champion Lummi Nation was honored twice. … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-11-2026
Rivals Xavier Kelley (left) and Joe Harward (center) will be teammates on Friday.

Senior Classic To Feature Boys, Girls All-Stars This Friday

The 38th annual John Clark Whatcom County Senior Classic featuring senior boys and girls basketball players from Whatcom County will be held on Friday, March 13, in Lynden High School’s Jake Maberry Gymnasium. The girls event begin at 6 p.m. with a 3-point contest followed by the girls game. Then around 7:15 p.m., the boys … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-10-2026
Finley Parcher and Payton Mills lead Lynden to its third straight title.

State Wrap-Up: Titles Top List Of Great Accomplishments

After a couple of days of rest, it’s time to reflect on what our Whatcom boys and girls accomplished this past week at their state tournaments in Yakima and Spokane starting with winning three state championships. How remarkable is that? Well, it’s more than any other county won and more than the six most populated … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-2-2026
SHOOTING FOR THE GOLD BALL (from left): David and Jemma James and Jerome Jr. and Jerome Toby Sr.

Coaches’ Kids Leading Lummi Nation Back To State

While most of Whatcom County’s prep basketball attention will be focused on Yakima this week, let’s not forget the little peninsula jutting out into Bellingham Bay where something special is happening. For the third straight year, Lummi Nation will be sending both its boys and girls basketball teams to Spokane for the Class 1B state … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-2-2026
All-staters Payton Mills (left) and Finley Parcher make Lynden the 2A favorite.

State Previews: Chances For All 7 Whatcom Teams

Seven of our Whatcom high school basketball teams are headed to their six respective state tournaments this week with hoop dreams of winning the “gold ball” that is the state championship trophy. Since 2020, Whatcom County has claimed 13 state titles and once again earned multiple titles last year with the Lummi Nation boys proving … Read more

Whatcom Hoops February-26-2026
LC's Grace Russell (15) and Jess DeJong and Nooksack's Grace DeHoog look to return the gold ball to Whatcom County.

1A Girls Regionals: LC, Nooksack Join Group Of Contenders

Last year, Bellevue Christian rose from a pack of contenders to end Nooksack Valley’s and Lynden Christian’s four-year reign of Class 1A girls basketball state championships. And when this year’s state regionals tip off Friday and Saturday, the Vikings will be among another pack of strong contenders looking to claim the golden state championship trophy. … Read more

Whatcom Hoops February-26-2026
So far there's been no stopping seniors Payton Mills, Rilanna Newcomb and the rest of the Lions.

2A Regionals: Lynden Girls, Boys Start Title Quest At Home

As the Lynden basketball teams head into the Class 2A state regionals, the girls find themselves in a familiar position. The boys? Not so much. The two-time defending state champion Lynden girls, who lost only two players to graduation, will be the favorites to three-peat when they open state play on Friday at 6 p.m. … Read more

Whatcom Hoops February-25-2026
LC's Dawson Hintz (0) and Kaden Veldman (24) are eying a return to the state finals.

1A Boys Regionals: LC, Nooksack Back In Trophy Hunt

Once again, Whatcom County will be sending two representatives to the Class 1A boys basketball state tournament, and, as usual, one of them is Lynden Christian, which has placed in the top three the past five tourneys and is making its 12th state appearance in a row. But the other one? Welcome back, Nooksack Valley. … Read more