The returning Lyncs and their fans should have a lot to smile about this season.

Girls Preview: New Season Sees Old Powers, New Faces

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

Clay Kochuten and the Lynden fans should have lots to cheer about this season.

Boys Preview: New Season Brings New Look For Teams

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

Darcie Hill takes over the Bellingham girls program.

Welcome Our Seven New Varsity Head Coaches

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

Franklin Whiteman (2) and the Lummi Nation teams had plenty to smile about on opening night.

Finally! Lummi Nation Girls, Boys Open 2021 Season For County Schools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lynden Christian, Lynden Girls Rank Among Decade’s Best

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

The 2018 Lynden and LC boys state championship teams (Photo courtesy of Sally Heppner)

Lynden, Lynden Christian Lead State’s All-Decade Programs

If there was any doubt where the basketball capital of the state of Washington is, two high school sports websites proved what everyone in Whatcom County already knows: It’s Lynden. Max Preps and Eli Sports Network recently released stories ranking the top prep basketball programs over the past decade, and Lynden and Lynden Christian were … Read more

(All photos courtesy of Heather Leighton)

Best Of State 2020: #11 Lummi Nation Boys vs. Riverside Christian

TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #11 Lummi Nation boys 64, Riverside Christian 45  The Blackhawks made their return to the Spokane Arena a memorable one by trouncing the Crusaders in Thursday’s quarterfinals of the Class 1B state tournament. Senior guard Caleb Revey … Read more

(All photos courtesy of Heather Leighton)

Best Of State 2020: #13 Lummi Nation Boys vs. Yakama Nation Tribal

TOP 20 OF STATE 2020: Counting down the best games involving Whatcom County teams from March’s state tournaments. #13 Yakama Nation Tribal 51, Lummi Nation boys 50 A controversial call at the buzzer turned what would have been one of the county’s top state moments into a disappointing loss for the Blackhawks, who fell in … Read more