Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 4 Recap (Dec. 20-25)

Sophomore Anthony Canales had 40 points in Lynden's two games.

In a week marred by COVID cancellations, there was a shakeup at the top of the Northwest Conference standings as Lynden and Sehome suffered their first league losses of the season and Lynden Christian escaped an upset bid. Besides the 7-0 Lyncs, the hottest boys teams in Whatcom County are Lummi Nation, which won its … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 4 Recap (Dec. 20-25)

Squalicum's Mari Binning (21) had a big game against Meridian.

In a week with almost as many games canceled because of COVID cases as games played, Lynden remained undefeated in Northwest Conference play, and Lynden Christian and Meridian won showdowns with other NWC contenders. The Lyncs and Trojans bounced back from close losses the previous week — their first in league play — to trounce … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 3 Recap (Dec. 13-18)

Grant Kepley averaged 19 points in Sehome's two victories.

The hot stayed hot as Lynden Christian, Sehome and Lynden remained unbeaten with dominating victories this past week and the three sit atop the Northwest Conference standings with Lakewood and Mount Vernon. Toss in Lummi Nation, which is on a four-game winning streak, and Whatcom County can boast of some of the top teams in … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 3 Recap (Dec. 13-18)

Mallary Villars helped Lynden notch two big wins this past week.

The Northwest Conference’s top squads started to face off in league play and after three weeks there’s no doubt where the power lies with six of the top seven teams residing in Whatcom County. Nooksack Valley and Lynden won early-season showdowns with other favorites to remain unbeaten in the NWC, but Lynden Christian, Ferndale, Meridian, … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 2 Recap (Dec. 6-11)

Tyran Lane led Lummi Nation with 20 points in the Blackhawks' opener.

With all the Northwest Conference teams and Lummi Nation finally getting on the court this past week, it looks like the Whatcom County teams will again be in the thick of the battle for a league championship. Lynden Christian, Sehome, and Lynden are three of the four NWC teams that are still undefeated after the … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 2 Recap (Dec. 6-11)

Hailey Pike scored 22 points in Blaine's victory Saturday.

As the Northwest Conference teams began playing their league schedule this past week, the Class 1A teams again showed they will be battling for the crown. Defending champion Lynden Christian, runner-up Nooksack Valley, and Meridian all won a pair of league contests. Joining them with a pair of NWC victories in Week 2 were the … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 1 Recap (Nov. 29-Dec. 4)

Henry Sheldrup led the Bayhawks to their first victory.

It was a relative quiet opening week for Whatcom County boys teams. Between COVID, football state championships, flooding, and schools unable to field full squads, only seven of our 11 teams had Week 1 games. But of the seven that did play, five collected their first wins of the season, and Sehome notched two victories … Read more

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 1 Recap (Nov. 30-Dec. 4)

Mount Baker's Maddy Barter averaged 25 points in Week 1.

The craziness from last season has carried over to the start of the 2021-22 season. Blaine and Squalicum had their first week of games postponed because of COVID, and Lummi Nation has yet to start its abbreviated schedule. All three teams are scheduled to open their seasons this week. Then there’s the 0-3 record of … Read more

Mount Baker Girls Find Positives Even In Loss

Senior Taite Reardon (far right) leads the Mount Baker cheering.

Mount Baker’s Tiffany Ramirez knew before the game her head coaching debut might not result in a victory, so she wasn’t frustrated when the young and inexperienced Mounties fell to visiting Seattle Academy, 66-30, on Friday, Dec. 3. Instead, she chose to focus on the positives: Having a learning experience and enjoying a fun experience. … Read more

Five New Girls Varsity Head Coaches This Season 

Bellingham's James Wolverton is one of five new county coaches.

For the second year in a row, Whatcom County will have five new head coaches among our 11 varsity girls basketball teams, and for four of the programs it will be the second straight year for a coaching change. We want to welcome and get to know new head coaches Krista Jefferson of Lummi Nation, … Read more