Senior Classic: County Sweeps, But Fun For All

Whatcom Hoops March-12-2022
Players and fans all were enjoying the Senior Classic.

They’ve won state championships, hit game-winning shots, gotten college scholarships. But it’s doubtful the seniors who played their final high school basketball game on Friday, March 11, had more fun any time this season than they did at the Whatcom County Senior Classic at Jake Maberry Gymnasium in Lynden. “Our coach said all he wanted … Read more

Whatcom County Senior Classic To Feature Boys, Girls All-Stars This Friday

Whatcom Hoops March-8-2022
Lynden's Dawson Adams (20) and Jordan Medcalf (11) will play on the same team as LC's Jamison Hintz (center).

Basketball fans will have one final opportunity to see some of their favorites high school players this Friday, March 11, when the annual Whatcom County Senior Classic returns to Lynden High School’s Jake Maberry Gymnasium. The girls event begin at 6:15 p.m. with a 3-point contest followed by the girls game. Then around 7:45 p.m., … Read more

Whatcom Girls, Boys Dominate All-NWC Teams

Whatcom Hoops March-8-2022
Nooksack Valley's Devin Coppinger was named the league MVP.

There aren’t many leagues that can claim three state championship teams and two state runners-ups, which is why the all-Northwest Conference boys and girls teams can boast of some of the top players in the state. League champion and Class 1A state runner-up Nooksack Valley had two of the top honors on the girls side. … Read more

State 2022: Some Final Thanks … And Apologies

Whatcom Hoops March-8-2022
The Lynden band and fans know how to celebrate state titles.

Four years ago, the Lynden Christian boys and girls and the Lynden boys won basketball state championships. It was arguably, the greatest sports day in the history of Whatcom County. When there was no daily newspaper coverage, several friends pointed to me and said I should do something about it. Thus in 2019, Whatcom Hoops … Read more

State 2022 Wrap-up: Families, Awards, Records

Whatcom Hoops March-8-2022
The LC girls get a kick watching Grace Hintz celebrate with her brother, Jamison.

I don’t know about you, but when the high school state basketball tournaments are over … I don’t want them to be over. I want to keep enjoying them. And Whatcom Hoops fans had a lot to enjoy this year. Here are some leftover tidbits from our nine state teams in their five tournaments. FAMILY … Read more

1A Boys State: LC Shock King’s To Win State Crown

Whatcom Hoops March-7-2022
The Lynden Christian Lyncs: your 2022 Class 1A state champions

Maybe nobody in the Yakima Valley SunDome believed the Lynden Christian boys basketball team would win. Maybe nobody outside their huddle believed it. With 6:20 left in the third quarter, coach Tim Zylstra called timeout with his Lyncs down by 16 to mighty King’s — the defending champs, one of the best teams in the … Read more

2A Boys State: Lynden Routs Pullman For Another State Title

Whatcom Hoops March-6-2022
The Lynden Lions: your 2022 Class 2A state champions

It wasn’t the game anyone expected, but it was the outcome the Lynden boys basketball team expected. The Lions shut down high-powered Pullman, 51-34, to win the Class 2A state championship Saturday afternoon in the Yakima Valley SunDome. It was the 11th state title in the school’s storied history. “This has literally been my dream,” … Read more

1B Boys State: Lummi Nation Wins, Places Fourth

Whatcom Hoops March-6-2022
The Lummi Nation Blackhawks: Your 2022 Class 1B fourth-place finisher. (Photo courtesy of Jerome Toby)

The Lummi Nation boys basketball team wanted its final game of the season to be a good one not just for themselves but for their whole community. Mission accomplished. The Blackhawks beat Moses Lake Christian/Covenant Christian, 53-45, in their Class 1B state tournament finale on Saturday, March 5, and with the victory will bring home … Read more

1A Boys State: LC Wins Thriller, To Face King’s For State Crown

Whatcom Hoops March-5-2022
Coach Tim Zylstra (standing) and the LC faithful were happy Friday.

The star player called it “staying the course.” The coach called it “showing poise.” And the Lynden Christian boys basketball team will call it the biggest win of the year — so far. The Lyncs stayed the course in the face of adversity and showed poise in the final three minutes to defeat Life Christian, … Read more