Sometimes the score tells the whole story, and in a way the Nooksack Valley girls’ 64-16 victory over visiting Blaine did just that. The talented and deep Pioneers, one of the top Class 1A teams in the state, played the kind of defense the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom would be proud of in stifling the … Read more
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
Because so few teams were in action this past week, the first Whatcom Hoops weekly recap will be abbreviated and include both boys and girls highlights. Starting with Week 2, there will be separate recaps for boys and girls, and standings for both the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League. Please note that the upcoming … Read more
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
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
The 2021 prep basketball season started six months late with players having barely a week of practice before finally playing in masks and sauna-like temperatures before limited fans. It wasn’t the same. But who cares! Whatcom County teams officially opened play Tuesday night, May 11, with the Lummi Nation girls and boys hosting a doubleheader … Read more
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
TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #1 Lynden Christian girls 58, Cashmere 55 This game was simply the best. It had the biggest buildup, the top two teams, perhaps the best player in state history and the most excitement from tipoff to final … Read more
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
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
