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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
