NOTE: The playoff schedules will be updated whenever new information is reported. Keep visiting www.whatcomhoops.com for the latest news. In a historic change, school officials have completely revamped the traditional Class 1A District 1 boys and girls tournaments because of the dangerous winter conditions the past two days, basically doing away with the first-round games. … Read more
It’s a familiar refrain from the Class 1A District 1 boys tournament: The two favorites are Lynden Christian and King’s. The two boys programs with 64 state appearances, 50 state trophies and 10 state titles, including three of the past four, will be back at it again when the tourney tips off with opening-round games … Read more
Last year, Whatcom County sent three teams to the Class 1A girls basketball state tournament, and even though each was hit hard by graduation, it’s no big surprise that all are back in the playoffs with their sights set on the SunDome. If there is a big shock to anyone who lives outside of the … Read more
Whatcom County’s smallest high school will start off the most important time of the basketball season — the playoffs — when the Lummi Nation boys and girls open the Class 1B District 1 tournament at home on Thursday, Jan. 31. The boys action starts with top-seeded Lummi Nation (18-1) facing fourth-seeded Fellowship Christian of Everett … Read more
It’s the holiday season, and for Whatcom County boys and girls basketball teams that means holiday tournaments — both around here and far away. Here’s a look at the tournaments our local teams are playing in this week. CLOUD 9 SPORTS CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Lynden Christian will be hosting the biggest high school tournament in the … Read more
What is www.whatcomhoops.com? And why do we need it? The first question is easy to answer. It is a website devoted to Whatcom County high school basketball. On it you will find stories, pictures and videos chronicling the players, coaches, teams, games and seasons that have made our county famous for its high school hoops. … Read more