Whatcom’s Best In All-Star Game Wednesday, Earn All-State Honors

Whatcom Hoops March-11-2024
Dawson Bouma (2) and Anthony Canales (21) were named state players of the year.

Whatcom’s best not only dominated the recent Washington state basketball tournaments, but they also are dominating the post-season all-star awards. First up is the Northwest Conference girls all-star game on Wednesday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. … Read more

Senior Classic: County Girls, Boys Win, But Everyone Has Fun

Whatcom Hoops March-9-2024
Even the County Team cheered when Savannah Storgaard scored.

There were some surprises at the John Clark Whatcom County Senior Classic but the end result, according to the senior boys and girls who played, was anything but a surprise. “I had a blast,” said Sehome’s Braddock Duckworth. “It was our last good-bye … and it was a good one.” If fun was the measuring … Read more

Whatcom Boys, Girls Dominate NWC, NW1B All-League Teams

Whatcom Hoops March-6-2024
All-leaguers Lainey Kimball (10) and MVP Devin Coppinger show love to Valley fans.

It’s no big surprise that after winning three state championships and five state trophies, Whatcom boys and girls dominated the all-Northwest Conference all-star teams announced by the league’s head coaches. It’s also no surprise that after going unbeaten and largely untested in league play, the Lummi Nation boys and girls dominated their Northwest 1B League … Read more

State Wrap-Up: And The Awards Go To … 

Whatcom Hoops March-5-2024
The Lynden girls earned the state champions' confetti shower.

With the basketball state tournaments wrapping up and the Academy Awards coming up, it’s a natural to combine the excitement of hoops with our love of movies. And since Hollywood is always a little behind the times, Whatcom Hoops will take the lead. You can still catch your favorite seniors this Friday at the John … Read more

1B Boys: Lummi Loses But Finishes With Sixth-Place State Trophy

Whatcom Hoops March-4-2024
The Lummi players and coaches enjoy a fun moment Saturday. (All photos by Heather Leighton.)

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Apologies from your editor for getting the Lummi Nation boys and Lynden Christian girls stories out so late. But because of WiFi connection problems at our hotel, we had to wait until we returned home before posting. Thank you for your patience and support. Lummi Nation boys basketball coach Jerome Toby Sr. knows … Read more

1A Boys: LC Bounces Back To Take Third

Whatcom Hoops March-3-2024
Kayden Stuit and Jeremiah Wright (35) enjoyed their last game together as Lyncs.

After having their year-long goal taken away by a mere two points, the Lynden Christian boys basketball team showed its character — not to mention its skill — by defeating Seattle Academy, 70-44, in the Class 1A state tournament consolation final on Saturday, March 2. With the victory, the Lyncs finished their season with a … Read more

2A Boys: Lynden Routs Grandview For Third Straight State Title

Whatcom Hoops March-3-2024
Confetti rains down on the reigning state champion Lions.

Like most little boys shooting baskets on Lynden elementary school playgrounds, they dreamed of winning a state championship together when they got to high school. A decade later, six of those little boys grew up to not only win a Class 2A state title for Lynden High School but also do something no other Lynden … Read more

1A Boys State: LC Loses In Semifinal To Annie Wright

Whatcom Hoops March-2-2024
Annie Wright brings down Dawson Bouma and the Lyncs on Friday.

Until last year, the Lynden Christian boys basketball program had never won back-to-back state titles. Unfortunately, with a 48-46 loss to Annie Wright in the Class 1A state semifinals on Friday, March 1, there will be no three-peat for the Lyncs. Lynden Christian now will join Seattle Academy in the consolation final on Saturday at … Read more

2A Boys State: Lynden Survives Semifinal, One Win From Three-Peat

Whatcom Hoops March-2-2024
Weston Van Dalen celebrates with Brant Heppner (22) as the Knights lay in shock.

The dream is still alive … but just barely as the Lynden boys basketball team survived Bremerton’s upset bid by winning their Class 2A state semifinal, 53-52, on Friday, March 1, in the Yakima SunDome. With the victory, Lynden (22-4) advances to the championship game against Grandview on Saturday at 3 p.m. And should the … Read more