Whatcom Hoops November-27-2024
The green and gold will be aiming for the gold ball again.

Boys Preview: Expect More Competitive NWC

Will Whatcom County’s amazing run of boys basketball success ever end? In the past six postseasons, Whatcom teams have won eight state titles and earned 15 state trophies. Last season,  Lynden won its historic third straight Class 2A state championship; Lynden Christian took third and was one bucket away from reaching its fourth straight 1A … Read more

Whatcom Hoops November-26-2024
The Lynden girls should have lots to cheer about again this year.

Girls Preview: Defending Champ Lynden, LC Favorites

It will be hard to top last year’s incredible finish when Nooksack Valley and Lynden won state championships in dramatic fashion. But don’t be surprised if the Whatcom girls teams once again prove they are the class of the state. The Lions will definitely be the favorites in a strong Class 2A state field as … Read more

Whatcom Hoops November-24-2024
Blaine's Chas Kok is back coaching in the NWC.

New Hoops Season Brings New Changes, Faces

The 2024-25 season tips off this Saturday, Nov. 30, and Whatcom basketball fans are looking forward to another exciting and successful year. Will it be as extraordinary as last season when all 22 of our teams reached the playoffs, eight earned state berths, six took home state trophies, and three — the Lynden boys and … Read more

Whatcom Hoops July-4-2024

Champions In God’s Eyes: The Ironmen of Eagle River

CHAPTER 1 IN FIVE PARTS Just for fun, I serialized the first chapter of my debut novel “Champions In God’s Eyes: The Ironmen of Eagle River,” in five parts. Click on a link below to jump to a part. If you’ve already read the book, thank you (and please leave a review on Amazon). If … Read more

Whatcom Hoops June-26-2024

CHAMPIONS IN GOD’S EYES: The Ironmen of Eagle River (Part 5)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: For those who miss high school basketball and love an inspiring story, I am serializing the first chapter of my novel, “Champions In God’s Eyes: The Ironmen of Eagle River,” on WhatcomHoops.com over the first five days of July. If you missed the beginning, click on PART 1. I hope you enjoy it … Read more

Whatcom Hoops June-26-2024

CHAMPIONS IN GOD’S EYES: The Ironmen of Eagle River (Part 4)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: For those who miss high school basketball and love an inspiring story, I am serializing the first chapter of my novel, “Champions In God’s Eyes: The Ironmen of Eagle River,” on WhatcomHoops.com over the first five days of July. If you missed the beginning, click on PART 1. I hope you enjoy it … Read more

Whatcom Hoops June-26-2024

CHAMPIONS IN GOD’S EYES: The Ironmen of Eagle River (Part 3)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: For those who miss high school basketball and love an inspiring story, I am serializing the first chapter of my novel, “Champions In God’s Eyes: The Ironmen of Eagle River,” on WhatcomHoops.com over the first five days of July. If you missed the beginning, click on PART 1. I hope you enjoy it … Read more

Whatcom Hoops June-26-2024

CHAMPIONS IN GOD’S EYES: The Ironmen of Eagle River (Part 2)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: For those who miss high school basketball and love an inspiring story, I am serializing the first chapter of my novel, “Champions In God’s Eyes: The Ironmen of Eagle River,” on WhatcomHoops.com over the first five days of July. If you missed the beginning, click on PART 1. I hope you enjoy it … Read more

Whatcom Hoops June-26-2024

CHAMPIONS IN GOD’S EYES: The Ironmen of Eagle River (Part 1)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: People continue to ask about the novel I published last November. For those who miss high school basketball and love an inspiring story, I am serializing the first chapter on WhatcomHoops.com over the first five days of July. I hope you enjoy it (and if you’ve already read it, please leave a review … Read more