The Lynden girls basketball team has faith in its defense, and it showed in the Lions’ 51-23 victory Friday night over the Squalicum Storm. Of course, it didn’t hurt just to have Faith. Faith Baar, the Lions’ 6-foot-1 senior center, who had been quarantined during Lynden’s first four games, collected game-highs of 15 points and … Read more
Four Whatcom County boys basketball teams sit atop the standings with Lynden Christian, Lynden, Ferndale and Sehome among the six undefeated teams in the Northwest Conference after the first week of play. As perennial state powers, the Lyncs and Lions are no surprise, winning all six of their games by at least 19 points. But … Read more
After just one full week of play for the girls, the Northwest Conference favorites already are separating themselves with Lynden Christian, Ferndale and Sehome among the five undefeated squads. Close behind are Nooksack Valley and Lynden, which has dropped two close games despite being without key players who are soon coming back. Both the Pioneers … Read more
If you look hard enough, there are lots of victories that can be found in any basketball game as the Lynden and Bellingham boys found out Friday night, May 21. Lynden earned the biggest victory, jumping to a big lead and then leaving the Bellingham gym with a 69-50 win. The Lions are now 3-0 … 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
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
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
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 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
