Girls Preview: Old Favorites, New Faces Ready To Go

Lynden and the rest of the county girls are preparing for the new season.

Whatcom County boys and girls basketball teams are tipping off the 2021-22 season, and Whatcom Hoops wants to prepare our fans to watch their favorite teams … and all the teams. Here’s a look at our 11 girls teams almost half of which have new head coaches. For the boys preview, check out Whatcom Hoops … Read more

Boys Preview: No Clearcut Favorites, Lots Of Youth

Meridian and the other boys teams are ready to start the season.

Whatcom County boys and girls basketball teams are tipping off the 2021 season, and Whatcom Hoops wants to prepare our fans to watch their favorite teams … and all the teams. After having success at the Class 2A, 1A and 1B state level the past four years, the county has no dominant teams — yet. … Read more

New Hoops Season Brings Back Normalcy (Sort Of)

Meridian's Maris Baklund gives the new season two thumbs up.

After surviving perhaps the most unusual season in Whatcom County hoops history earlier this year, our 22 boys and girls basketball teams are tipping off the new 2021-22 season with high expectations and the hope of returning to some sort of normalcy. Unfortunately, it hasn’t started normally. All the Whatcom County schools delayed their opening … Read more

Girls Preview: New Season Sees Old Powers, New Faces

The returning Lyncs and their fans should have a lot to smile about this season.

Whatcom County boys and girls basketball teams are kicking off the 2021 season, and Whatcom Hoops wants to prepare our fans to watch their favorite teams … and all the teams. Here’s a look at our 11 girls teams. For the boys preview, check out https://www.whatcomhoops.com/boys-preview-new-season-brings-new-look-for-teams/.  BELLINGHAM Coach: Darcie Hill Last season: 11-10 overall, 5-8 … Read more

2021 HOOPS SEASON IS HERE (And So Are Lots Of Changes, Challenges)

Watching games this year won't be the same as last year in the SunDome.

A new high school basketball season is upon us, and while each one is unique, the 2021 season promises to be completely different than any in Whatcom County hoops history. Many things are in flux as most schools begin practice this week, and more changes still may be in store, but here are some of … Read more

It’s Playoff Time: Lummi Nation Girls, Boys Tip Off Tournaments

Lummi Nation starters (from left) Caleb Revey, Jaie Leighton, Tyran Lane and William Hetland are ready for the playoffs. (Photo by Kelli Terpsma)

It’s the biggest and best time of the season — the playoffs — and Whatcom County’s smallest school again will tip off the district tournaments starting Thursday, Feb. 6. The Lummi Nation boys and girls will host Class 1B District 1 games with the Lady Blackhawks meeting Cedar Park Christian (Mountlake Terrace) at 5 p.m. … Read more

SEASON PREVIEW: SQUALICUM STORM

Whatcom County boys and girls are ready to tip off the 2019-20 basketball season, and Whatcom Hoops has previews for all our teams. Today: Squalicum BOYS Coach: Dave Dickson Last season: 9-14 overall, 6-7 in NWC (tied for seventh) Top returnees: Devante Powell (Sr.), Dedrick Mitchell (Sr.), Leland Zender (Jr.), Lincoln Hofer (Sr.), Brandon Cash (Jr.), … Read more

SEASON PREVIEW: FERNDALE GOLDEN EAGLES

Whatcom County boys and girls are ready to tip off the 2019-20 basketball season, and Whatcom Hoops has previews for all our teams. Today: Ferndale BOYS Coach: Jason Owens Last season: 11-9 overall, 6-7 in NWC (tied for seventh) Top returnees: Andrew Monks (Jr.), Jazen Guillory (So.) Top newcomers: Isisah Carlson (Fr.), Mark Schlichting (So.), … Read more

SEASON PREVIEW: SEHOME MARINERS

Whatcom County boys and girls are ready to tip off the 2019-20 basketball season, and Whatcom Hoops has previews for all our teams. Today: Sehome BOYS Coach: Skyler Gillispie Last season: 15-9 overall, 8-5 in NWC (fifth) Top newcomers: Nick MacPhee (Sr.), Elliot Tanovan (Jr.), Micah Daheim (Jr.)  Outlook: No NWC team was hit as … Read more

SEASON PREVIEW: LYNDEN LIONS

Whatcom County boys and girls are ready to tip off the 2019-20 basketball season, and Whatcom Hoops has previews for all our teams. Today’s school: Lynden BOYS Coach: Brian Roper Last season: 26-1 overall, 12-1 in NWC (second), 2A state champion Top returnees: Brock Heppner (Sr.), Liam Hanenburg (Jr.) Top newcomers: Jordan Medcalf (So.), Clay … Read more