Whatcom Hoops December-22-2024
Bellingham's Joe Harward scored more than 20 points twice.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 3 Recap (Dec. 16-21)

Lynden and Lynden Christian undefeated last week to stay atop the Northwest Conference standings and remain our only Whatcom teams without a loss going into the Christmas break. Joining them with a perfect week was Meridian, which won a pair of NWC contests. For a look back at Week 3 for our Whatcom girls teams, … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-22-2024
Lynden's Finley Parcher averaged 23 points in four games.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 3 Recap (Dec. 16-21)

The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League leaders stayed atop the standings by going undefeated last week. Lynden led the way with four impressive victories, including non-league wins over previously unbeatens Bellevue Christian and Stanwood. Lynden Christian and Nooksack Valley, which join the Lions and Burlington-Edison as the last teams without a loss in NWC … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-16-2024
Lummi Nation's Ailina Rabang averaged 20 points a game.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 2 Recap (Dec. 9-14)

The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League began league action last week, and already the number of unbeaten Whatcom teams has been reduced to two — Lynden and Lynden Christian. The Lions and Lyncs, however, notched their biggest wins of the season on Saturday with non-league victories against bigger schools with state aspirations. The defending … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-16-2024
Jonah Brillowsky had a big week for Ferndale.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 2 Recap (Dec. 9-14)

The Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League teams dove into league action in week 2 and the list of undefeated Whatcom teams was quickly whittled in half from eight to four. Bellingham, Lynden, and Lynden Christian each won a pair of games to jump atop the early NWC standings, and the Lyncs added a non-league … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-9-2024
Josiah Weeda lifted Blaine to two victories in week 1.

Whatcom Hoops: Boys Week 1 Recap (Nov. 30-Dec. 7)

With only non-league games to start the season, it’s difficult to make judgments about teams, but after one week a few things are perfectly clear for our Whatcom squads. First, the Northwest Conference’s Class 1A schools are going to provide some serious fireworks after going a 11-0 in Week 1. Leading the way were Mount … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-9-2024
Freshman Taylor Turrell led Sehome to two victories last week.

Whatcom Hoops: Girls Week 1 Recap (Nov. 30-Dec. 7)

Non-leaguers were the name of the games for the first week of the season, but already there were some important happenings for our Northwest Conference and Northwest 1B League teams. While defending state champions Lynden (Class 2A) and Nooksack Valley (1A) started off where they left off last March with victories in their only games … Read more

Whatcom Hoops December-4-2024
The Mariners celebrate their season-opening win.

Sehome Girls Top Ferndale In Battle Of Youngsters

In an early-season test of two rebuilding girls programs, it was the Sehome youngsters who held their composure down the stretch to defeat the Ferndale youngsters, 49-39, on Tuesday, Dec. 3. It was the season opener for Sehome, which has no seniors and only two players with minimal varsity playing time. It was only the … Read more

Whatcom Hoops November-27-2024
The green and gold will be aiming for the gold ball again.

Boys Preview: Expect More Competitive NWC

Will Whatcom County’s amazing run of boys basketball success ever end? In the past six postseasons, Whatcom teams have won eight state titles and earned 15 state trophies. Last season,  Lynden won its historic third straight Class 2A state championship; Lynden Christian took third and was one bucket away from reaching its fourth straight 1A … Read more

Whatcom Hoops November-26-2024
The Lynden girls should have lots to cheer about again this year.

Girls Preview: Defending Champ Lynden, LC Favorites

It will be hard to top last year’s incredible finish when Nooksack Valley and Lynden won state championships in dramatic fashion. But don’t be surprised if the Whatcom girls teams once again prove they are the class of the state. The Lions will definitely be the favorites in a strong Class 2A state field as … Read more

Whatcom Hoops November-24-2024
Blaine's Chas Kok is back coaching in the NWC.

New Hoops Season Brings New Changes, Faces

The 2024-25 season tips off this Saturday, Nov. 30, and Whatcom basketball fans are looking forward to another exciting and successful year. Will it be as extraordinary as last season when all 22 of our teams reached the playoffs, eight earned state berths, six took home state trophies, and three — the Lynden boys and … Read more