Whatcom Hoops January-1-2026
The Lummi Nation girls are excited about winning a trophy.

Holiday Wrapup (Wednesday): Whatcom Teams End Year With Tourney Titles

Three Whatcom teams ended the year with championships by winning holiday tournament titles on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Trojan Storm Winter Classic at Meridian and the Lynden Christmas Classic at Lynden Christian. In their first year in the Meridian tournament, the Lummi Nation boys and girls took home championship trophies by defeating Whatcom rivals … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-31-2025
When your starters are on the bench cheering, you know it's a good game.

Holiday Roundup (Tuesday): Lynden Girls Lead Whatcom Teams Into Finals

The local holiday basketball tournaments might feature teams from around the state, but the championship games of the three-day tourneys at Lynden Christian and Meridian will definitely have a Whatcom flavor on Wednesday, Dec. 31. After big wins on Tuesday, the undefeated Lynden girls will be playing for the Lynden Christmas Classic championship and the … 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

Whatcom Hoops December-14-2025
Dawson Hintz's two big games propelled LC to two big wins.

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

The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League swung into action last week and despite flooding that canceled six games including both of Nooksack Valley’s contests, the usual suspects moved up to the head of their respective standings. Lynden went undefeated in three games, including a pair of NWC victories, and Lynden Christian won its only … Read more