Lynden, Lynden Christian Lead State’s All-Decade Programs

The 2018 Lynden and LC boys state championship teams (Photo courtesy of Sally Heppner)

If there was any doubt where the basketball capital of the state of Washington is, two high school sports websites proved what everyone in Whatcom County already knows: It’s Lynden. Max Preps and Eli Sports Network recently released stories ranking the top prep basketball programs over the past decade, and Lynden and Lynden Christian were … Read more

Best Of State 2020: #2 Lynden Girls vs. West Valley (Spokane)

(All photos courtesy of Will Rice Photography)

TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #2 Lynden girls 60, West Valley (Spokane) 38 The top-ranked Lions completed an amazing season and amazing tournament with an amazing win over the Eagles to claim the Class 2A state championship, Lynden’s second in four years … Read more

Best Of State 2020: #3 Lynden Girls vs. Ellensburg

(All photos courtesy of Will Rice Photography)

TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #3 Lynden girls 62, Ellensburg 44 It wasn’t for the state title, but this might have been the most impressive game by any Whatcom County team all year as the Lions totally outclassed the team many predicted … Read more

Best Of State 2020: #5 Lynden Boys vs. Lindbergh

(All photos courtesy of Will Rice Photograph)

TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #5 Lynden boys 72, Lindbergh 58  While they just missed an unprecedented third straight state title, the Lions still went out winners with a dominating victory on Saturday to claim third place in the Class 2A state … Read more

Best Of State 2020: #12 Lynden Boys vs. North Kitsap

(All photos courtesy of Will Rice Photography)

TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #12 North Kitsap 62, Lynden boys 56 For three quarters, it was one of the Lions’ best games of the season. But a nightmare fourth quarter left top-ranked Lynden stunned in Friday’s Class 2A semifinal. Lynden led … Read more

An Interview With Retiring Squalicum Boys Coach Dave Dickson

Dave Dickson pushes his team to strive for excellence (Photo courtesy of Will Rice)

For a coach who has had tremendous success at three different schools and been inducted into the state’s basketball coaching Hall of Fame, perhaps it’s surprising that Dave Dickson doesn’t want his legacy to be about victories on the court or state trophies. After stepping down earlier this month after 14 years as the Squalicum … Read more

An Interview With Retiring Lynden Girls Coach Rob Adams

Rob Adams enjoys cutting down the state championship nets for the final time.

While the ending wasn’t exactly the way he scripted it, Rob Adams’s retirement as Lynden girls basketball coach still came at the right time. After 13 years and three state championships, Adams announced his resignation on Thursday, March 26, so that he can spend more time with his family and be able to follow his … Read more

Whatcom Hoopsters Add AP All-State Honors

After leading Lynden to the state title, Keylie Hershey (left) and Ruby VanderHaak were named all-state.

Whatcom County basketball teams not only dominated the boys and girls state tournaments, but their players and coaches dominated the state’s end-of-the-season awards, too. The Associated Press was the latest to name its top players. Keylie Hershey of Lynden was the Class 2A girls player of the year; Riley Dykstra of Lynden Christian and Jaden DeBoer … Read more