All eyes are on Devin Coppinger and the Nooksack Valley Pioneers.

Girls: Whatcom Hoops Midseason Report Cards

In a crazy and chaotic Week 5 spoiled by COVID outbreaks and snow storms, only three of our Whatcom County girls basketball teams — Meridian, Lynden Christian, and Nooksack Valley — managed to get games in. The host Trojans swept both their games in the Meridian Holiday Tournament. The Lyncs and Pioneers each split their … Read more

The rest of the league is looking up at Jamison Hintz and the LC boys.

Boys: Whatcom Hoops Midseason Report Cards

With COVID, snow, and even the lack of bus drivers cancelling almost all the Week 5 games and tournaments involving Whatcom County boys basketball teams, maybe it’s a good time to take a look at where each squad  is at the halfway point of the regular season. Because letter grades are way too subjective and … Read more

Come out and cheer for the LC, Nooksack Valley and Meridian girls at their tournaments.

Meridian, LC Holiday Tourneys Still On; Two Others Canceled

What started as a busy week full of holiday cheer and basketball tournaments for many of our Whatcom County basketball teams has turned into a pandemic-induced, weather-fueled nightmare for local squads. The good news is the Meridian Holiday Tournament and the Lynden Christmas Classic at Lynden Christian are still planning to go on as scheduled. … Read more

Sophomore Anthony Canales had 40 points in Lynden's two games.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 4 Recap (Dec. 20-25)

In a week marred by COVID cancellations, there was a shakeup at the top of the Northwest Conference standings as Lynden and Sehome suffered their first league losses of the season and Lynden Christian escaped an upset bid. Besides the 7-0 Lyncs, the hottest boys teams in Whatcom County are Lummi Nation, which won its … Read more

Squalicum's Mari Binning (21) had a big game against Meridian.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 4 Recap (Dec. 20-25)

In a week with almost as many games canceled because of COVID cases as games played, Lynden remained undefeated in Northwest Conference play, and Lynden Christian and Meridian won showdowns with other NWC contenders. The Lyncs and Trojans bounced back from close losses the previous week — their first in league play — to trounce … Read more

Grant Kepley averaged 19 points in Sehome's two victories.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 3 Recap (Dec. 13-18)

The hot stayed hot as Lynden Christian, Sehome and Lynden remained unbeaten with dominating victories this past week and the three sit atop the Northwest Conference standings with Lakewood and Mount Vernon. Toss in Lummi Nation, which is on a four-game winning streak, and Whatcom County can boast of some of the top teams in … Read more

Mallary Villars helped Lynden notch two big wins this past week.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 3 Recap (Dec. 13-18)

The Northwest Conference’s top squads started to face off in league play and after three weeks there’s no doubt where the power lies with six of the top seven teams residing in Whatcom County. Nooksack Valley and Lynden won early-season showdowns with other favorites to remain unbeaten in the NWC, but Lynden Christian, Ferndale, Meridian, … Read more

Tyran Lane led Lummi Nation with 20 points in the Blackhawks' opener.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 2 Recap (Dec. 6-11)

With all the Northwest Conference teams and Lummi Nation finally getting on the court this past week, it looks like the Whatcom County teams will again be in the thick of the battle for a league championship. Lynden Christian, Sehome, and Lynden are three of the four NWC teams that are still undefeated after the … Read more

Hailey Pike scored 22 points in Blaine's victory Saturday.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 2 Recap (Dec. 6-11)

As the Northwest Conference teams began playing their league schedule this past week, the Class 1A teams again showed they will be battling for the crown. Defending champion Lynden Christian, runner-up Nooksack Valley, and Meridian all won a pair of league contests. Joining them with a pair of NWC victories in Week 2 were the … Read more

Lummi Nation's Serenajo Pantalia goes up for a shot against Blaine's Hailey Pike.

Veterans Lead Blaine Girls Over Young Lummi Nation

In a contest between two young squads trying to find themselves, it was the two veterans of the Blaine girls basketball team who made the difference in a 64-36 non-league victory over host Lummi Nation on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 11. Hailey Pike dominated inside with 23 points and fellow senior Krystin Kamrath added a dozen … Read more