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

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

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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 Lummi Nation girls are shooting for a league title.

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

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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

There's been a lot to clap about in Jake Maberry Gymnasium.

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

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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

Libby Stump (1) and the LC defense stopped Ferndale on Wednesday.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 6 Recap (Jan. 6-11)

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Snow is flying and an ice storm is predicted for this week, which means it’s time to start thinking of the hottest girls basketball teams in Whatcom County. And the best place to find the best teams is at the WIAA’s RPI rankings.  There are different places to find rankings, but the one that counts … Read more

Ferndale sophomore Jazen Guillory goes for 70 points in two games.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 6 Recap (Jan. 6-11)

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Snow is flying and an ice storm is predicted for this week, which means it’s time to start thinking of the hottest boys basketball teams in Whatcom County. And the best place to find the best teams is at the WIAA’s RPI rankings. There are different places to find rankings, but the one that counts … Read more

Blaine's Kyle Turnberg (1) and everyone else watches Jordan Veenstra's shot.

Veteran Meridian Boys Hold Off Young Borderites At The End

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Only two points separated the Meridian and Blaine boys basketball teams on the scoreboard, but both coaches recognized there was still a big difference between the two squads after the Trojans’ 60-58 victory on Thursday, Jan. 9. With the game on the line in the final minute and a half, the senior-dominated Trojans did all … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 5 Recap (Dec. 30-Jan. 4)

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With an abbreviated schedule of games because of the holidays, this is a great week to take a look at each team at the halfway point of the regular season. For the next month, the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League will concentrate on conference games as everyone battles for playoff spots. Here’s where all … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 5 Recap (Dec. 30-Jan. 4)

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With an abbreviated schedule of games because of the holidays, this is a great week to take a look at each team at the halfway point of the regular season. For the next month, the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League will concentrate on conference games as everyone battles for playoff spots. Here’s where all … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 4 Recap (Dec. 23-28)

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Last week was all about the holidays — and for nine of our 11 schools that meant holiday tournaments, including the Blaine Holiday Tournament and the Cloud 9 Sports Lynden Christmas Classic at Lynden and Lynden Christian high schools. The Lions and the Lyncs won both of their Cloud 9 games this weekend as did … Read more