Whatcom Hoops March-23-2026
Check out the Whatcom Hoops top 30 boys and girls starting Tuesday.

Best Of Best: Whatcom Hoops Counting Down Top 30

After another historic high school basketball season that saw Whatcom teams claim three state championships and two other state trophies, it’s time to honor the top players from our county. Starting Tuesday, March 24, and continuing through April, Whatcom Hoops will be recognizing the best of the best as we count down daily from #30 … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-14-2026
The City Boys were having fun Friday night.

Senior Classic: City Boys, County Girls Enjoy Wins

In the highly competitive, high-stakes pressure of high school basketball, we sometimes forget it should be fun. Some of the best players in the state reminded us of that at the John Clark Whatcom County Seniors Classic at Lynden’s Jake Maberry Gymnasium on Friday night, March 13. “It was a lot of fun,” said Nooksack … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-12-2026
LC's Gunnar Dykstra (left) and Dawson Hintz earn all-state honors.

2A, 1A State Champs Named To All-State Teams

 The end-of-the-year accolades have begun to pour in for Whatcom’s players and coaches and our state champions lead the Class 2A and 1A awards. Payton Mills of the 2A state champion Lynden Lions was named to the Washington girls roster for the annual Northwest Shootout featuring the top seniors from our state against the top … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-12-2026
Rob Adams and Finley Parcher (right) were again honored as NWC coach and player of the year.

Whatcom Boys, Girls Head NWC, NW1B All-League Teams

As expected, Whatcom boys and girls dominated the all-Northwest Conference all-star teams announced by the league’s head coaches. It’s also no surprise that after going unbeaten and largely untested in league play, the Lummi Nation boys and girls dominated their Northwest 1B League all-star squads. Be sure to check out the Whatcom Hoops preview of … Read more

Whatcom Hoops March-11-2026
Rivals Xavier Kelley (left) and Joe Harward (center) will be teammates on Friday.

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

The 38th annual John Clark Whatcom County Senior Classic featuring senior boys and girls basketball players from Whatcom County will be held on Friday, March 13, in Lynden High School’s Jake Maberry Gymnasium. The girls event begin at 6 p.m. with a 3-point contest followed by the girls game. Then around 7:15 p.m., the boys … Read more

Whatcom Hoops February-21-2026
Aurora George gets a huge hug after hitting the game-winner.

1A District: Mount Baker Girls, Meridian Boys Survive Thrillers

The Mount Baker girls and the Meridian boys advanced to the Class 1A District 1 consolation finals by surviving loser-out games at Lynden High School on Friday, Feb. 20. The Mounties needed overtime and Aurora George’s layup with two seconds left to hold off a determined Meridian comeback, 46-44, in the night’s opening game. The … Read more

Whatcom Hoops February-16-2026
Lummi Nation and Lynden Christian are setting their sights on state.

Eyes On The Road (To State): Where Are Your Teams?

With the first week of high school basketball playoffs over, it’s time to stop on the road to state and figure out where the Whatcom teams are heading into Week 2. Of our 22 teams, 17 are still alive and eligible for winning a state championship — or at least reaching state.  But before we … Read more

Whatcom Hoops February-14-2026
Coach Wichers and the Pioneers are one win away from state. (File photo)

1A District: LC, Nooksack Advance To Girls, Boys Finals

It will be Lynden Christian versus Nooksack Valley for the boys and girls Class 1A district championships after the Lyncs and Pioneers won their respective semifinal games on Friday, Feb. 13. In the boys semifinals, the top-seeded Lyncs took longer than expected before beating fourth-seeded Blaine, 66-54, and the second-seeded Pioneers won another classic battle … Read more