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

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

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

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

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

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

Henry Sheldrup led the Bayhawks to their first victory.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Girls Preview: Old Favorites, New Faces Ready To Go

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

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

Boys Preview: No Clearcut Favorites, Lots Of Youth

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

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

New Hoops Season Brings Back Normalcy (Sort Of)

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

LC's Emily Mellema (23) and Lexi Hernandez and Sehome's Kaylee Wilson are planning to play in college.

Check out Where 2021 Seniors Will Play Next Year

Even though their seasons were shortened and there were no post-season games, our Whatcom County high school seniors still had an opportunity to shine on the court this year. Here is a list of members of the Class of 2021 who will be taking their games to colleges next year.   JOSIE CLINE, WHATCOM COMMUNITY … Read more

Jordan Medcalf and the Lynden coaching staff were honored by the NWC.

NWC Boys Coaches Honor Medcalf, Roper, Whatcom Stars

The Northwest Conference boys basketball coaches announced their all-conference teams and awards, and Whatcom County players and coaches were prominently named. Lynden junior Jordan Medcalf was chosen as the conference MVP. His coach, Brian Roper, was named co-coach of the year with Brett Senff of Anacortes. Kent Victor of Lynden was named co-assistant coach of … Read more

Thanks to all the seniors who made 2021 special.

Best Of Whatcom Hoops: End-Of-The-Year Awards

Despite a shortened-season, having to wear masks, limiting the number of fans at games, and missing both injured stars and state playoffs, the 2021 basketball season still had a lot of highlights. So, after covering all 22 Whatcom County boys and girls teams at least once and getting feedback from coaches and fans alike during … Read more