If you’re a high school basketball fan, you’re going to hear a lot about “RPI” over the next two weeks. So it would be nice to know what in the world RPI is and what it means to our Whatcom County teams. Well, you’ve come to the right place, because Whatcom Hoops has all the … Read more
It was a game that didn’t mean a lot since the Lummi Nation boys basketball team had already wrapped up a Class 1B state tournament berth, but there’s nothing like finishing on a high note. The Blackhawks did just that, demolishing Lopez, 75-31, in the semifinals of the 1B Tri-District 1/2/3 tournament Saturday at Mount … Read more
You don’t want to come late to a Lummi Nation boys basketball game … especially if they’ve been snowed in for 12 days … and really especially if a berth in the Class 1B state tournament is at stake. Unleashing their pressing defense and devastating fastbreak right from the tipoff, the Blackhawks jumped all over … Read more
The young Lummi Nation girls basketball team took some big steps this year, but their successful season ended Wednesday evening with a 40-37 loss to Tacoma Baptist in the play-in round of the Class 1B Tri-District 1/2/3 tournament at Mount Vernon Christian. The Lady Blackhawks (11-6) fought back from 10 points down to take a … Read more
NOTE: The playoff schedules will be updated whenever new information is reported. Keep visiting www.whatcomhoops.com for the latest news. The slushy mess on the roads has turned the local tournament schedules into a confusing mess. Some teams are keeping their Wednesday schedules, including the Lummi Nation boys and girls in Class 1B Tri-District 1/2/3; the … Read more
NOTE: The playoff schedules will be updated whenever new information is reported. Keep visiting www.whatcomhoops.com for the latest news. So with the winds and snow making a mess of the playoff picture, which Whatcom County teams are still alive and where will they be playing this coming week? Well, you’ve come to the right place … Read more
NOTE: The playoff schedules will be updated whenever new information is reported. Keep visiting www.whatcomhoops.com for the latest news. Here we go again. With the threat of a huge winter storm looming over Western Washington, games involving Whatcom County schools this weekend are already rescheduled for Monday. There were only two games involving county teams … Read more
The Lummi Nation girls took care of business at home by routing Lopez, 60-25, to take third place in the Class 1B District 1 tournament Wednesday evening. The victory improved the Lady Blackhawks’ record to 11-5 and earned them a third seed in the District 1/2/3 tournament. Lummi Nation will host the District 2 fourth … Read more
NOTE: The playoff schedules will be updated whenever new information is reported. Keep visiting www.whatcomhoops.com for the latest news. In a historic change, school officials have completely revamped the traditional Class 1A District 1 boys and girls tournaments because of the dangerous winter conditions the past two days, basically doing away with the first-round games. … Read more
The Lummi Nation boys basketball team started off the game with a bang — actually two bangs — and went on to dominate Tulalip Heritage of Marysville, 77-64, and win the Class 1B District 1 championship Saturday night at Marysville-Getchell High School. Jermaine Toby hit back-to-back 3-pointers to start the game and spark the Blackhawks … Read more