1B & 2B

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 7 Recap (Jan. 13-18)

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The Lummi Nation girls are shooting for a league title.

With dangerous weather conditions forcing so many games to be rescheduled, there wasn’t much of a week to recap. So instead, as the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League head into their stretch runs, let’s take a look at where each of our Whatcom County schools stand going into the final three weeks of their … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 7 Recap (Jan. 13-18)

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There's been a lot to clap about in Jake Maberry Gymnasium.

With dangerous weather conditions forcing so many games to be rescheduled, there wasn’t much of a week to recap. So instead, as the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League head into their stretch runs, let’s take a look at where each of our Whatcom County schools stand going into the final three weeks of their … Read more

Lummi Nation Boys, Girls Hang On To Stay In First Place

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Jaie Leighton and the Blackhawks hang on to the big win.

Even after four days without practice due to snow, the Lummi Nation girls and boys basketball teams were in first-place form as they swept Tulalip Heritage at Marysville on Friday, Jan. 17. Both the Blackhawks teams jumped out to big leads and then hung on in the fourth quarter in their first-place showdowns for the … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 6 Recap (Jan. 6-11)

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Libby Stump (1) and the LC defense stopped Ferndale on Wednesday.

Snow is flying and an ice storm is predicted for this week, which means it’s time to start thinking of the hottest girls basketball teams in Whatcom County. And the best place to find the best teams is at the WIAA’s RPI rankings.  There are different places to find rankings, but the one that counts … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 6 Recap (Jan. 6-11)

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Ferndale sophomore Jazen Guillory goes for 70 points in two games.

Snow is flying and an ice storm is predicted for this week, which means it’s time to start thinking of the hottest boys basketball teams in Whatcom County. And the best place to find the best teams is at the WIAA’s RPI rankings. There are different places to find rankings, but the one that counts … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 5 Recap (Dec. 30-Jan. 4)

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With an abbreviated schedule of games because of the holidays, this is a great week to take a look at each team at the halfway point of the regular season. For the next month, the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League will concentrate on conference games as everyone battles for playoff spots. Here’s where all … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 5 Recap (Dec. 30-Jan. 4)

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With an abbreviated schedule of games because of the holidays, this is a great week to take a look at each team at the halfway point of the regular season. For the next month, the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League will concentrate on conference games as everyone battles for playoff spots. Here’s where all … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 4 Recap (Dec. 23-28)

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Last week was all about the holidays — and for nine of our 11 schools that meant holiday tournaments, including the Blaine Holiday Tournament and the Cloud 9 Sports Lynden Christmas Classic at Lynden and Lynden Christian high schools. The Lions and the Lyncs won both of their Cloud 9 games this weekend as did … Read more

Holiday Tournaments Provide Holiday Cheer For Local Teams

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Merry Christmas! And what better gift could a prep basketball fan get during the holidays than to watch their favorite teams in holiday tournaments. Twenty of Whatcom County’s 22 boys and girls teams will play in holiday hoops tournaments, including two right here in the county.

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