The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League swung into action last week and despite flooding that canceled six games including both of Nooksack Valley’s contests, the usual suspects moved up to the head of their respective standings. Lynden went undefeated in three games, including a pair of NWC victories, and Lynden Christian won its only … Read more
Despite scheduling some difficult and often much bigger competition, six of our 11 Whatcom boys basketball teams notched at least one victory in Week 1 of the season. Nooksack Valley, Squalicum, and Blaine led the way with a pair of victories each; Lummi Nation collected a big win and a weird tie against Class 2A … Read more
The first full week of the season is in the books and of our 10 girls basketball teams that saw action, half remain undefeated, and only one has yet to notch its first victory. Bellingham, Lynden Christian, and Sehome recorded a pair of non-league victories each, although the Mariners’ wins were against Northwest Conference rivals … Read more
With most of Whatcom County’s boys basketball teams hit hard by either graduation, injury, or both, it may come as no surprise that the favorites are the usual suspects — Lynden, Lynden Christian, and Lummi Nation. Last season, the Lions swept through the Northwest Conference undefeated before faltering in Yakima, Lynden Christian reached the Class … Read more
After last season’s emphasis on youth, it’s no surprise that all 11 Whatcom County girls teams will be returning a majority of their squads and each figures to be improved heading into this season. Leading the way is the team that will have the most difficult time improving — undefeated state champion Lynden. Yet having … Read more
The 2025-26 season tips off this Saturday, Nov. 29, and Whatcom basketball fans are looking forward to another exciting and successful year. Will it be as extraordinary as last season when all 22 of our teams reached the playoffs, eight earned state berths, five took home state trophies, and two — the Lummi Nation boys … Read more
In the long and storied history of Whatcom County high school basketball there have been a lot of amazing teams and incredible seasons that have ended with our local boys and girls raising state championship trophies. But in the 102 years since the very first Washington state tournament, there has never been an era when … Read more
There will be four new varsity head coaches on the sidelines this season with each having deep ties to Whatcom County. We want to welcome and get to know new head coaches Kayla Bernsen of Meridian, Drew McFall of Bellingham, Caden Mee of Squalicum, and Sean Miller of Blaine. Here’s a look at each of … Read more
With our Whatcom high school seniors graduating in the next couple of weeks, it’s the perfect time to honor them one last time and see where your favorite players are planning to attend college next year to play basketball. Here are members of the Class of 2025 who have announced where they will be going … Read more
In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 boys. Each day we’ll feature an amazing player in our county and count down until we get to #1. So join us daily as we honor the best of the best. #14 Abdul Kanagie, senior, Blaine WHY HE’S #14: The … Read more
