Whatcom Hoops January-5-2026
Bellingham's Joe Harward had a record-breaking week.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 5 Recap (Dec. 29-Jan. 3)

It was a great week for the Lummi Nation and Lynden Christian boys teams, both of whom captured holiday tournament titles and finished the week with big victories. The Blackhawks claimed the only local boys tournament — the three-day Trojan Storm Winter Classic — by beating host Meridian in the final, and the Lyncs went … Read more

Whatcom Hoops January-4-2026
Nooksack Valley's Grace DeHoog scored more than 18 points in three games last week.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 5 Recap (Dec. 29-Jan. 3)

While almost all the Whatcom girls teams participated in holiday tournaments early in the week, the Northwest Conference returned to league action with some big games on Friday and Saturday. Enjoying the week the most were Lummi Nation and Lynden, which swept through their respective three-day tourneys to claim championships in impressive fashion. The Lady … Read more

Whatcom Hoops January-4-2026
Mount Baker's Rebeca Soares was hard to stop Saturday.

Meridian Boys, Mount Baker Girls Notch Big Wins

Defense, they say, wins championship, but the Meridian boys and Mount Baker girls proved that you still need a little offense to win games as they defeated their counterparts in a Northwest Conference doubleheader at Meridian on Saturday, Jan. 3. In what were expected to be defensive battles, the Meridian boys scored 18 points in … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-30-2025
Lummi Nation had lots to cheer about on Monday.

Holiday Roundup (Monday): Lummi Boys, Girls Lead Whatcom Winners

It was a good day for Whatcom boys and girls teams as holiday tournaments sprang up around the state, including two in our county, on Monday, Dec. 29. In the Trojan Storm Winter Classic at Meridian, the Lummi Nation boys and girls had impressive victories to move into the semifinals. Joining the Blackhawks with Monday … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-28-2025
The Lyncs are looking to add to their state championship banners.

At The Break: Boys Grades After Week 4 (Dec. 22-27)

Because last week was a quiet one — there were only three games involved Whatcom boys teams in Week 4 — and next week will bring a storm of holiday tournament results, it’s a great time to take inventory of where our teams are. So instead of our weekly Whatcom Hoops recap, we’re going to … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-24-2025
Everyone is pointing to Coach Rob Adams's Lions as state favorites.

At The Break: Girls Grades After Week 4 (Dec. 22-27)

Because last week was a quiet one — there were only two games involved Whatcom girls teams in Week 4 — and this week will bring a flurry of holiday tournament results, it’s a great time to take inventory of where our teams are. So instead of our weekly Whatcom Hoops recap, we’re going to … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-25-2025
The Meridian girls and 17 other Whatcom teams are happy to be in holiday tourneys.

Gifts For Hoops Fans: 6 Holiday Tournaments

(NOTE: This story includes a correction and updated scheduling changes.) It’s the holidays, which for prep basketball fans means holiday tournaments galore. Ten of our 11 girls squads and eight of our boys teams will be participating in six tournaments across the state this coming Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 29-31. Two of the tournaments are … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-21-2025
Blake Elston's 27 points led Squalicum to victory on Wednesday.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 3 Recap (Dec. 15-20)

The Northwest 1B League and Northwest Conference got serious last week with all but one of our boys teams having at least two league contests, and when the smoke had cleared, Lummi Nation and Lynden Christian remained atop their respective standings after going unbeaten in Week 3. The Blackhawks had the busiest week, winning four … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-21-2025
Blaine's Aaliyah Bowman had 23 points and 18 rebounds on Saturday.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 3 Recap (Dec. 15-20)

Whatcom girls basketball teams continued to roll last week and remain at the top of the Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League heading into the holiday break. Lynden, Lynden Christian, Nooksack Valley, and Squalicum each won a pair of NWC games and after three weeks, the Lions, Lyncs, and Pioneers are all unbeaten in league … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-15-2025
Rebeca Soares averaged 26 points in Mount Baker's three wins.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 2 Recap (Dec. 8-13)

Flooding caused the cancellation of a half-dozen Week 2 games, including several key Northwest Conference contests, but both Lynden and Mount Baker managed to get in their three games and pick up two NWC victories and a big non-league win. Lynden Christian and Lummi Nation each picked up a league triumph and a non-league win … Read more