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Lummi Nation captures tri-district title over Neah Bay

Jerome Toby’s game-high 22 points propels Blackhawks

Feb. 18, 2024 12:24 a.m.

The Lummi Nation Blackhawks lift the 1B Tri-District championship trophy Saturday, Feb. 17 after beating Neah Bay 53-47 at Mount Vernon Christian School. — The Lummi Nation Blackhawks lift the 1B Tri-District championship trophy Saturday, Feb. 17 after beating Neah Bay 53-47 at Mount Vernon Christian School. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Family, friends and fans take photos of the Blackhawks. — Family, friends and fans take photos of the Blackhawks. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Terrance Adams, vice chairman of the Lummi Indian Business Council, tries to explain proper net-cutting technique to senior guard Tobias Francis. — Terrance Adams, vice chairman of the Lummi Indian Business Council, tries to explain proper net-cutting technique to senior guard Tobias Francis. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation sophomore guard Jerome Toby gets a shot up after being fouled. — Lummi Nation sophomore guard Jerome Toby gets a shot up after being fouled. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation senior forward Desmond Bailey draws contact while putting up a layup. — Lummi Nation senior forward Desmond Bailey draws contact while putting up a layup. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

The Lummi Nation bench celebrates a 3-pointer. — The Lummi Nation bench celebrates a 3-pointer. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation senior guard Tobias Francis puts up a 3-pointer. — Lummi Nation senior guard Tobias Francis puts up a 3-pointer. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation freshman guard Dyson Edwards takes a jump shot. — Lummi Nation freshman guard Dyson Edwards takes a jump shot. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation head coach Jerome Toby draws up a play during a timeout. — Lummi Nation head coach Jerome Toby draws up a play during a timeout. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation sophomore guard Jerome Toby gets fouled as he tries to race down the court. — Lummi Nation sophomore guard Jerome Toby gets fouled as he tries to race down the court. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation junior foward Trevon Lee, left, and senior guard Mathias Johnson laugh on the bench. — Lummi Nation junior foward Trevon Lee, left, and senior guard Mathias Johnson laugh on the bench. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

By Mathew Callaghan Sports Intern

MOUNT VERNON — Lummi Nation extended its winning streak to 22 games and claimed the 1B Tri-District championship after holding off Neah Bay, 53-47, Saturday, Feb. 17 at Mount Vernon Christian School. Top-ranked Lummi, which is gunning for its first state title since 2015, has not lost since falling to Class 2B La Conner in its season opener, 62-58, on Dec. 2. Both Lummi (22-1) and Neah Bay (17-4) already qualified for the regional round of state after winning their respective

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