Lummi Nation's Shandeara Julius makes a big impact on the court and on the sidelines.

Hoops & Cheers: Lummi Nation’s Julius Does It All 

While lots of Whatcom County high school students dedicate their free time to an after-school sport, Lummi Nation’s Shandeara Julius has set the bar a little higher by participating in two sports … at once.  The six-foot junior has been playing basketball for the Lady Blackhawks for four years, but she always had a soft … Read more

Lynden Christian had a lot to cheer about last week as the Lyncs closed in on another league title.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 9 Recap (Jan. 27-Feb. 1)

The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League are coming down to the stretch run of the regular season, and it seems every game has some playoff or seeding implication. The playoffs for the 1A and 1B teams start later this week, with the 2A and 3A wrapping up their regular season before starting their post-season … Read more

Things are looking up for the Lynden Lions after collecting four big victories last week.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 9 Recap (Jan. 27-Feb. 1)

The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League are coming down to the stretch run of the regular season, and it seems every game has some playoff or seeding implication. The playoffs for the 1A and 1B teams start later this week, with the 2A and 3A wrapping up their regular season before starting their post-season … Read more

Liam Hanenburg (left) and his Lynden teammates celebrate Friday's big victory over Lynden Christian.

Lynden Boys Use Defense, Rebounding To Take Down Rival LC

Almost all of the Lynden boys basketball team was in the stands a year ago when the Lions varsity team was thumped by Lynden Christian. But this year, they were on the court when the Lions did the thumping. Lynden won its 15th straight game by beating the Lyncs for the first time in three … Read more

The LC bench erupts after Libby Stump's free throws seal the victory.

LC Girls Finish Strong, Hand Lynden First Defeat

With the game on the line — literally at the line — the big showdown turned out to be a dream for the Lynden Christian girls and a nightmare for Lynden. Sophomore Libby Stump sank four free throws in the final 17 seconds to give the Lyncs a 37-34 victory over the Lions in a … Read more

Ashtyn Van Dalen (with glasses) is all smiles with her Lynden teammates. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Apps Photography)

Lynden Senior Making A Difference On Remarkable Team

For Ashtyn Van Dalen, playing on the Lynden girls basketball team is “fun.” For Ashtyn’s parents, Mike and Raelene Van Dalen, having their daughter be accepted and loved is an answer to prayer. And for the Lions coach, it’s the way it should be. “As a Dad, as an ex-teacher, and as a coach, this … Read more

The Ferndale girls had a lot to cheer about last week with three victories.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 8 Recap (Jan. 20-25)

With two weeks left in the regular season, most of the Whatcom County girls basketball teams were just trying to catch up after all the weather-related postponements. While there were several games that affected the standings, the big showdowns for first place between highly ranked teams are still to come. GAME OF THE WEEK: Nooksack … Read more

Braedan Hart helped Mount Baker notch its first league win last week.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 8 Recap (Jan. 20-25)

With two weeks left in the regular season, most of the Whatcom County boys basketball teams were just trying to catch up after all the weather-related postponements. While there were several games that affected the standings, the big showdowns for first place between highly ranked teams are still to come. GAME OF THE WEEK: Jaden … Read more

The Lynden bench is fired up for Tuesday's victory over Squalicum.

No.1 Lynden Girls Show Spirit, Overwhelm Storm

After hearing from their coach how they weren’t playing with enough spirit, the Lynden girls basketball team showed a lot of it — not to mention a lot of offense and defense — in defeating visiting Squalicum, 61-23, on Tuesday, Jan. 21. “I’ve been waiting all year for them to play with that collective spirit,” … Read more

The Lummi Nation girls are shooting for a league title.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 7 Recap (Jan. 13-18)

With dangerous weather conditions forcing so many games to be rescheduled, there wasn’t much of a week to recap. So instead, as the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League head into their stretch runs, let’s take a look at where each of our Whatcom County schools stand going into the final three weeks of their … Read more