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

Seniors Lead Sehome Girls Past Rival Raiders

Sehome seniors (from left) Haley Henderson, Aspen Garrison and Kaylee Wilson

If it was going to be their last home game together, Sehome seniors Haley Henderson, Aspen Garrison and Kaylee Wilson wanted to make it a memorable one. That they did as the Mariners, led by their three seniors, dominated crosstown rival Bellingham for a 53-33 girls basketball victory Tuesday night, May 18. “I love this … 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

2021 HOOPS SEASON IS HERE (And So Are Lots Of Changes, Challenges)

Watching games this year won't be the same as last year in the SunDome.

A new high school basketball season is upon us, and while each one is unique, the 2021 season promises to be completely different than any in Whatcom County hoops history. Many things are in flux as most schools begin practice this week, and more changes still may be in store, but here are some of … Read more

Lynden, LC, Lummi Nation Boys Ranked Among Decade’s Best

The 2019 Lions were ranked the top Class 2A team of the decade.

The Evans Rankings website recently ranked the top boys basketball programs and individual teams in Washington state over the past decade and Whatcom County names are at the top of the lists. Of the 400-plus high school boys basketball programs in the state, Lynden was rated No.5, Lynden Christian was No.7, and Lummi Nation was … Read more

Lynden Christian, Lynden Girls Rank Among Decade’s Best

When it comes to the best, everyone is looking up at the Lyncs and Lions.

The Evans Rankings website recently ranked the top girls basketball programs and individual teams over the past decade and the numbers verified the obvious: Lynden Christian is the class of Washington state. Of the 400-plus high school girls basketball programs, the Lyncs were rated No.2. And among all the Class 1A teams that qualified for … Read more