CONNOR’S PICKS
Volleyball: Burlington-Edison at Lynden
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Lynden High School
The big matchup between Northwest Conference heavyweights has arrived. Both Lynden (10-1, 10-0 NWC) and Burlington-Edison (12-0, 10-0 NWC) are undefeated in the league and have been on a collision course all season. Everything comes to a head Thursday, Oct. 19 in Lynden.
The Lions, ranked sixth in WIAA’s RPI, have just one loss on the season, a five-set defeat by Class 4A Curtis back on Sept. 16. Lynden has been red-hot ever since, dropping just one set across eight straight wins, which includes seven consecutive sweeps.
The Tigers, ranked No. 3 in the RPI, have not lost a game all season and have reeled off six straight sweeps.
Lynden players celebrate winning the second set against Sehome Sept. 6, as the Lions beat the Mariners in straight sets (25-23, 25-9, 25-14) in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
WWU: Men’s soccer vs. MSU Billings
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Harrington Field
Sitting in third place in the Great Northwest Conference standings, Western (4-4-2, 1-2-1 GNAC) hosts fourth-place Montana State Billings (4-4-1, 1-2-0 GNAC) in a crucial league matchup.
A win would give the Vikings a little breathing room from the middle of the pack. Western has just one win in its last four games and will look to keep its momentum rolling against a Yellowjackets squad that has lost four of its last six.
The Vikings are led offensively by Albin Jonsson, who has a team-high five goals. Andrew Rotter, who has scored two goals and dished out one assist this season, will also be a factor.
Western Washington’s Eric Bunnell takes a shot Sept. 22 but is blocked by Saint Martin’s defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Trails to Taps Relay
9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, Lake Padden
This annual relay by Whatcom Events features eight stops at breweries and cideries throughout Bellingham. It traverses 35 miles of trails, roads and parks, with lap lengths between 3–6 miles.
Teams can have 4–8 runners and the relay is set for run paces of seven to 14 minute miles. Last year’s race had 53 teams totaling 422 participants.
CDN News Producer Eric Trent guest wrote this week’s picks.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, Oct. 13
Football
Bellingham at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Squalicum at Anacortes, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
2A District Tournament, 9 a.m., Sehome High School
WWU
Men’s soccer at Western Oregon, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Volleyball
Lynden, Lynden Christian at Burlington-Edison tourney, 8 a.m., Burlington-Edison High School
Girls soccer
South Whidbey at Meridian, noon
Girls swim
Bellingham, Sehome, Squalicum at NWC Invitational Dive, 5 p.m., Fidalgo Pool
Football
Burlington-Edison at Lynden, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
2A District Tournament, 9 a.m., Sehome High School
WWU
Women’s soccer at Simon Fraser, 6 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m.
NHL
Seattle Kraken at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m., Root Sports
Sunday, Oct. 15
WWU
Men’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene, 7 p.m., Harrington Field
NFL
Seahawks at Bengals, 10 a.m., CBS
NWSL
Chicago Red Stars at OL Reign, 2 p.m.
Trails to Taps Relay, 9 a.m., Lake Padden
Peter Marcus Paddle 4 Food, 10 a.m., Lake Padden
Monday, Oct. 16
Volleyball
Blaine at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Lynden at Mount Baker, 7 p.m.
Nooksack Valley at Squalicum, 7 p.m.
Cross country
Northwest Conference Championships, 2 p.m., Civic Stadium
Girls soccer
Nooksack Valley at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Squalicum at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
2A District Tournament, 1:15 p.m., Sehome High School
Tuesday, Oct. 17
Volleyball
Ferndale at Burlington-Edison, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Mount Vernon, 7 p.m.
Anacortes at Lynden Christian, 7 p.m.
Bellingham at Oak Harbor, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Bellingham at Lynden, 4:30 p.m.
Girls swim
Sehome at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Burlington-Edison at Ferndale, 3:30 p.m., Forge Pool
Lynden at Mount Vernon, 3:30 p.m., Skagit Valley YMCA
Bellingham at Sedro-Woolley, 7:30 p.m., Skagit Valley YMCA
Boys tennis
2A District Tournament, 1:15 p.m., Sehome High School
NHL
Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m., ESPN
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Volleyball
Squalicum at Sedro-Woolley, 7 p.m.
Meridian at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Blaine, 7 p.m.
WWU
Men’s and women’s basketball Viking Jam, 7 p.m., Carver Gym
Thursday, Oct. 19
Volleyball
Burlington-Edison at Lynden, 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Anacortes at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Lakewood at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Oak Harbor, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Meridian at Lynden Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Bellingham at Burlington-Edison, 6 p.m.
Sedro-Woolley at Squalicum, 7 p.m.
Lakewood at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Lynden at Anacortes, 7 p.m.
Girls swim
Ferndale at Bellingham, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
WWU
Men’s soccer vs. MSU Billings, 7 p.m., Harrington Field
Women’s soccer at Northwest Nazarene, 7 p.m.
Volleyball at Alaska Fairbanks, 7 p.m.
NHL
Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
BBay Pub Run to Schweinhaus, 6 p.m., BBay Running store
Friday, Oct. 20
Football
Bellingham at Friday Harbor, 6:30 p.m.
Blaine at Lynden Christian, 7 p.m.
Meridian at Mount Baker, 7 p.m.
Lynden at Lakewood, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Squalicum, 7 p.m., Civic Field
Stanwood at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
WCC
Women’s volleyball vs. Shoreline, 7 p.m., Pavilion
Saturday, Oct. 21
Volleyball
Squalicum at Oak Harbor, 10:30 a.m.
Lynden Christian at Lakewood, noon
Mount Baker at Sedro-Woolley, 4 p.m.
Meridian at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
Burlington-Edison at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Sedro-Woolley at Lynden, noon
Sehome at Burlington-Edison, 1 p.m.
Squalicum at Bellingham, 1 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Ferndale, 2 p.m.
Blaine at Nooksack Valley, 6:30 p.m.
Girls swim
Northwest Conference Dive Meet, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
WWU
Men’s and women’s cross country GNAC Championships, 11 a.m., Anchorage
Women’s soccer at Central Washington, noon
Women’s basketball at Puget Sound, 2 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene, 4 p.m., Harrington Field
Men’s basketball at Montana, 7 p.m.
Volleyball at Alaska Anchorage, 7 p.m.
MLS
St. Louis City FC at Seattle Sounders, 6 p.m.
NHL
New York Rangers at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
Blanchard Beast Trail Race, 9 a.m., Blanchard
Sunday, Oct. 22
NFL
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 p.m., FOX
Recreation
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Dig Day, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
CDN’s sports calendar is published online Thursdays and in print Fridays. To submit an event for consideration, email connorbenintendi@cascadiadaily.com.
