CONNOR’S PICKS
Girls soccer: Ferndale at Sehome
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, Sehome High School
Normally I would say “Something has got to give” or “May the better team win” but, in soccer, we unfortunately have ties. (Yes, it is my least favorite part of the sport.)
Regardless, Sehome (6-0-2) and Ferndale (6-0-1) are both undefeated and rolling in the early season, making this a must-win (or draw) contest for each program.
Ferndale has outscored opponents 19-5 so far this season, mostly earning victories on the backs of its defense. Sehome, on the other hand, has been an offensive juggernaut, outscoring its opponents 32-12 with just one more game played than the Golden Eagles.
This game is a tale of two programs, as well. Sehome has made the 2A state tournament in each of the last four possible seasons and reached the title game twice during that span. Ferndale has made the 3A state tournament twice in the last decade (2019–20, 2021–22), and was unable to move beyond the quarterfinal round in either appearance.
That said, the Golden Eagles are better this year, making this a matchup worth watching.
Sehome’s Alina Kravtsov gets the ball past Bellingham’s Malia Hanks Sept. 12 during a game against the Bayhawks. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
WWU: Women’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene
4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Harrington Field
The last time Western Washington University women’s soccer faced off with Northwest Nazarene was in the 2022 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championship game.
Western, which defeated the Nighthawks 1-0 for its sixth GNAC title, went on to win its second NCAA Division II National Championship. There you go, the stage is set.
As of Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Vikings are 3-2-2 (1-0-1 GNAC) while Northwest Nazarene is undefeated at 4-0-2 (2-0 GNAC). No matter what happens between now and this game, it will be a possible preview of the upcoming November playoffs.
In addition to the match, Western will also be officially honoring the Vikings’ national championship victory with a banner raising ahead of the contest. Get there early for the festivities.
Western Washington University’s Morgan Manalili takes a shot on goal Monday, Sept. 18 against Sonoma State University. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Recreation: Lummi Island Loop
11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Lummi Island
Originally scheduled for Aug. 6, the Lummi Island Loop will finally commence its inaugural edition on Sunday, Oct. 8.
There will be a 5K and 10K, with walkers and runners of all skill levels and ages to join in. The event is sponsored and organized by the Lummi Island Foundation for Education — a group that helped keep Beach Elementary School on Lummi Island open when the Ferndale School District mulled its closing.
Following the races around the island, pizza and drinks will be available at the Beach Store Cafe for participants who elect to indulge.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, Sept. 29
Football
Blaine at Mount Baker, 7 p.m.
Nooksack Valley at Meridian, 7 p.m.
La Conner at Bellingham, 7 p.m., Civic Field
Sehome at Lynden, 7 p.m.
Marysville-Pilchuck at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Sehome vs. Squalicum, 3:30 p.m., Whatcom Community College
Lynden at Bellingham, 4 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Ferndale, 4 p.m.
WCC
Volleyball vs. Olympic, 6:30 p.m.
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m., Root Sports
Fall Hikes: Yellow Aster Butte, 9 a.m., Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2
LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Paddle Board Session, 5:30 p.m., Community Boating Center
Saturday, Sept. 30
Football
Napavine at Lynden Christian, 2 p.m.
Cross country
Lynden at the Battle for the 509, 10 a.m., Polo Grounds
Sehome at Twilight Invite, 10 a.m., Cedarcrest Golf Course
Girls soccer
Seattle Academy at Squalicum, 1 p.m.
Lynden at Lakewood, 2 p.m.
Boys tennis
Sehome at Shorewood, 11 a.m.
WWU
Women’s soccer at Western Oregon, 2 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene, 6 p.m.
Volleyball at Simon Fraser, 7 p.m.
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners, 4:15 p.m., Root Sports
MLS
Nashville SC at Seattle Sounders, 5:30 p.m.
Anacortes Half Marathon & 5K, 8 a.m., Swinomish Casino
Fidalgo Trail Run, 9 a.m., Deception Pass State Park
JoyRiders Saturday Ride, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Free e-bike demos, 3 p.m., Portal Container Village
Sunday, Oct. 1
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners, 12:10 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
Skagit Flats Marathon, 8:15 a.m., Burlington-Edison High School
Monday, Oct. 2
Volleyball
Blaine at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
Burlington-Edison at Lynden Christian, 7 p.m.
Lynden at Oak Harbor, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Nooksack Valley at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Sedro-Woolley, 7:30 p.m.
Boys tennis
Ferndale at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m., Whatcom Community College
Oak Harbor at Bellingham, 4 p.m.
Sehome at Lakewood, 4 p.m.
NFL
Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants, 5:15 p.m., ESPN
Wilderness First Responder for Mountain Bikers, 8:30 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Gangball, 4 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Volleyball
Anacortes at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Mount Vernon, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Squalicum, 7 p.m.
Lakewood at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Mount Vernon at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
Lynden at Squalicum, 7 p.m.
Ferndale at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Girls swim
Ferndale at Anacortes, 2:55 p.m., Fidalgo Pool
Sehome at Lynden, 3:30 p.m., Forge Pool
Burlington-Edison at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Girls soccer
Blaine at Mount Baker, 4:30 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Nooksack Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Anacortes at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Volleyball
Oak Harbor at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Sedro-Woolley, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Lakewood at Lynden, 4 p.m.
Squalicum at Oak Harbor, 4 p.m.
Anacortes at Ferndale, 4 p.m.
Bellingham at Sehome, 4:30 p.m.
WCC
Volleyball vs. Edmonds, 7 p.m.
MLS
Seattle Sounders at LA Galaxy, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Volleyball
Meridian at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Anacortes, 7 p.m.
Lakewood at Lynden, 7 p.m.
Squalicum at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Girls swim
Squalicum at Anacortes, 2:55 p.m., Fidalgo Pool
Oak Harbor at Bellingham, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Sehome at Mount Vernon, 3:30 p.m.
Girls soccer
Burlington-Edison at Lynden, 4:30 p.m.
Ferndale at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Football
Squalicum at Lakewood, 7 p.m.
WWU
Women’s soccer vs. Central Washington, 4 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. Seattle Pacific, 7 p.m.
Volleyball at Seattle Pacific, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 6
Football
Meridian at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Coupeville at Bellingham, 7 p.m., Civic Field
Lynden at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m.
Ferndale at Marysville-Getchell, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Ferndale at Bellingham, 4 p.m.
Lynden at Mount Vernon, 4 p.m.
Squalicum at Anacortes, 4 p.m.
Girls soccer
Squalicum at Lakewood, 7 p.m.
Recreation
LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Paddle Board Session, 5:30 p.m., Community Boating Center
Open Roller Skate, 6 p.m., Depot Market Square
Saturday, Oct. 7
Volleyball
Meridian, Bellingham, Ferndale, Sehome at Oak Harbor tourney, 9 a.m.
Lynden Christian at Overlake, 12 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Cedar Park Christian, 4:45 p.m.
Football
Anacortes at Sehome, 1 p.m., Civic Field
Mount Baker at La Center, 2 p.m.
Girls swim
Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Sehome, Squalicum at NWC Invite, 9 a.m., Fidalgo Pool
Cross country
Bellingham at Hole in the Wall Invite, 9 a.m., Lakewood High School
WWU
Cross country at Lewis Crossover, Romeoville, Illinois, 7:45 a.m. Pacific
Cross country at Emerald City Open, Lower Woodland Park, Seattle, 1 p.m.
Volleyball at MSU Billings, 1 p.m.
Men’s soccer at Simon Fraser, 6 p.m.
Women’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene, 7 p.m.
MLS
Seattle Sounders at Vancouver Whitecaps, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Recreation
Lummi Island Loop, 11 a.m., 3809 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island
CDN’s sports calendar is published online Thursdays and in print Fridays. To submit an event for consideration, email connorbenintendi@cascadiadaily.com. News Producer Eric Trent compiled the featured listings.
