Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 3 Recap (May 24-29)

Jordan Medcalf (right) had a big week for Lynden. (File photo)

Two full weeks into the season, Whatcom County teams already are showing where the power is in the Northwest Conference. Three of the four squads that are unbeaten in league play are north of the Skagit County line: Lynden Christian, Ferndale, and Lynden. And two more, Sehome and Blaine, are lurking behind with just one … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 3 Recap (May 24-29)

Meridian's Kadance Blankers hit the biggest shot of the week. (File photo)

The season is barely two weeks old, and already it’s a third of the way over. But has been long enough to show the strength of our Whatcom County teams. Undefeated defending Class 1A state champion Lynden Christian is again at the top of the Northwest Conference standings after passing a pair of big tests … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 2 Recap (May 17-22)

Meridian and Mount Baker put on a show Monday thanks to Braedan Hart's record-tying night.

Four Whatcom County boys basketball teams sit atop the standings with Lynden Christian, Lynden, Ferndale and Sehome among the six undefeated teams in the Northwest Conference after the first week of play. As perennial state powers, the Lyncs and Lions are no surprise, winning all six of their games by at least 19 points. But … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 2 Recap (May 17-22)

Sehome standout Aspen Garrison stood tall in her final high school game.

After just one full week of play for the girls, the Northwest Conference favorites already are separating themselves with Lynden Christian, Ferndale and Sehome among the five undefeated squads. Close behind are Nooksack Valley and Lynden, which has dropped two close games despite being without key players who are soon coming back. Both the Pioneers … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Week 1 Recap (May 10-15)

Jaie Leighton (24) and Tyran Lane (32) led Lummi Nation to victory.

Because so few teams were in action this past week, the first Whatcom Hoops weekly recap will be abbreviated and include both boys and girls highlights. Starting with Week 2, there will be separate recaps for boys and girls, and standings for both the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League. Please note that the upcoming … Read more

Girls Preview: New Season Sees Old Powers, New Faces

The returning Lyncs and their fans should have a lot to smile about this season.

Whatcom County boys and girls basketball teams are kicking off the 2021 season, and Whatcom Hoops wants to prepare our fans to watch their favorite teams … and all the teams. Here’s a look at our 11 girls teams. For the boys preview, check out https://www.whatcomhoops.com/boys-preview-new-season-brings-new-look-for-teams/.  BELLINGHAM Coach: Darcie Hill Last season: 11-10 overall, 5-8 … Read more

Boys Preview: New Season Brings New Look For Teams

Clay Kochuten and the Lynden fans should have lots to cheer about this season.

Whatcom County boys and girls basketball teams are kicking off the 2021 season, and Whatcom Hoops wants to prepare our fans to watch their favorite teams … and all the local teams. Here’s a look at our 11 boys teams. Check out WhatcomHoops.com tomorrow for our girls preview.  BELLINGHAM Coach: Brad McKay Last season: 3-16 … Read more

Welcome Our Seven New Varsity Head Coaches

Darcie Hill takes over the Bellingham girls program.

If the 2021 prep basketball season didn’t already bring enough changes, nearly a third of our 22 boys and girls teams will have new head coaches taking over their varsity programs. We want to welcome and get to know our seven new head coaches: Aaron Bogaard, Tyler Hannigan, Darcie Hill, Ken McLendon, Sarah Tom, Vic … Read more

Finally! Lummi Nation Girls, Boys Open 2021 Season For County Schools

Franklin Whiteman (2) and the Lummi Nation teams had plenty to smile about on opening night.

The 2021 prep basketball season started six months late with players having barely a week of practice before finally playing in masks and sauna-like temperatures before limited fans. It wasn’t the same. But who cares! Whatcom County teams officially opened play Tuesday night, May 11, with the Lummi Nation girls and boys hosting a doubleheader … Read more