CONNOR’S PICKS
Baseball: 1A/2A state tournament semifinals and championships
Various times, May 24–25, Joe Martin Stadium
Whether a Whatcom County team is in these tournaments or not, this is one of the best new additions to the local slate of postseason events.
Last year was the first time these games were held at Joe Martin Stadium, and county fans had a chance to watch Lynden play in the 2A state title game against Tumwater — a thrilling, 2-1 game decided on a walk-off by the visitors.
The final two rounds of these state tournaments were previously played at Yakima County Stadium before being moved to Bellingham, making it significantly more convenient for local teams and fans.
There are currently three teams alive in the 1A and 2A state tournaments that have a chance to stay home: Meridian (1A), Lynden Christian (1A) and Lynden (2A).
Track and field: 2A/3A/4A state championships
All day, May 23–25, Mount Tahoma High School (Tacoma)
This time of the year, a little travel is often required to catch local athletes in action at state events (outside of baseball, of course).
The Class 2A, 3A and 4A state championship track and field meet is high on the list of events worth traveling for. It’s organized chaos that is especially entertaining if you are a fan of the various sports involved.
The competition is also the best of the two statewide meets due to the larger classifications (1B, 2B and 1A are hosted at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima). It’s one of the top showcases in Washington of pure athleticism at the high school level.
Better yet: Whatcom County athletes have routinely won 10 or more individual state championships, and they are often in contention for team titles.
Recreation: Ski to Sea
All day, Sunday, May 26, various locations
Ski to Sea is probably the one event that needs little introduction.
The seven-leg, multisport relay race is Whatcom County’s largest annual recreational event, with 500 teams of 3-8 people descending on the city to race from Mt. Baker Ski Area to Marine Park in Fairhaven.
Then, in the most Bellingham way possible, there’s a festival where spectators, community members and participants convene to drink beer, celebrate, eat food and drink more beer.
Athletes attend from around the world, as the race is well-recognized in its genre.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, May 17
Fastpitch Softball
2A District 1 tournament, championship, winner-to-state and loser-out games, teams TBD, at Janicki Fields in Sedro-Woolley
Track and field
2A District 1 meet, 4 p.m., at Lakewood High School
Boys soccer
1A state tournament, second round, teams and location TBD
2A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, 4:05 p.m.
Recreation
Kayak The Cove Tour, 10 a.m., Larrabee State Park
Saturday, May 18
Baseball
1A state baseball, opening round and quarterfinals, teams and location TBD
2A state baseball, opening round and quarterfinals, teams and location TBD
Fastpitch Softball
1A District 1 tournament, finals and consolation finals, teams TBD, at Janicki Fields
Boys soccer
1A state quarterfinals, teams and location TBD
2A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
WWU
Women’s rowing at GNAC Championships, all day, at Lake Natoma in Gold River, California
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Seattle Sounders, 7:30 p.m.
Recreation
Run Like a Girl Half Marathon & 10K, 9 a.m., 107 Chuckanut Drive N., Bellingham
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Northside Ride, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Baker River Wildflowers and Pollinators, 10 a.m., Baker River Trailhead
Kayak The Cove Tour, 10 a.m., Larrabee State Park
Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run and Walk, 10 a.m., Skagit Valley Playfields
Lummi Island Full Day Kayak Tour, 10:30 a.m., Lummi Island
Sunday, May 19
WWU
Softball at NCAA II Championships, teams TBD, at Longwood, Florida
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, 10:35 a.m.
Recreation
Spring Naturalist Series: Botany and Nature Awareness, 1 p.m., 1201 1/2 Dupont St., Bellingham
Kayak The Cove Tour, 10 a.m., Larrabee State Park
Monday, May 20
MLB
Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees, 4:05 p.m.
Recreation
Spin Dance, 6 p.m., Bloedel Gymnasium/Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, May 21
Golf
1A boys and girls tournament, all day, at Riverside Golf Club in Chehalis, Lewis County
2A boys tournament, all day, at Liberty Lake Golf Course in Liberty, Kittitas County
2A girls tournament, all day, at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty, Kittitas County
3A boys tournament, all day, at Hawks Prairie Golf Course in Lacey, Thurston County
3A girls tournament, all day, at Eagles Pride Golf Course in DuPont, Pierce County
MLB
Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees, 4:05 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
Golf
1A boys and girls tournament, all day, at Riverside Golf Club in Chehalis, Lewis County
2A boys tournament, all day, at Liberty Lake Golf Course in Liberty, Kittitas County
2A girls tournament, all day, at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty, Kittitas County
3A boys tournament, all day, at Hawks Prairie Golf Course in Lacey, Thurston County
3A girls tournament, all day, at Eagles Pride Golf Course in DuPont, Pierce County
MLB
Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees, 4:05 p.m.
Recreation
Whatcom World Cup 2, 5 p.m., Galbraith Mountain
Thursday, May 23
Fastpitch Softball
1A state tournament, opening round, teams TBD, at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Benton County
Track and field
1B/2B/1A state meet, all day, at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima
2A/3A state meet, all day, at Mount Tahoma High School
WWU
Men’s and women’s track and field NCAA Division II Championships, all day, at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas
MLB
Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees, 9:35 a.m.
Friday, May 24
Baseball
1A state tournament, semifinals, teams TBD, at Joe Martin Stadium
2A state tournament, semifinals, teams TBD, at Joe Martin Stadium
Fastpitch Softball
1A state tournament, quarterfinals and loser-out games, teams TBD, at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Benton County
2A state tournament, opening round, quarterfinals and loser-out games, teams TBD, at Carlon Park in Selah, Yakima County
Track and field
1B/2B/1A state meet, all day, at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima
2A/3A state meet, all day, at Mount Tahoma High School
Boys soccer
1A/2A state tournament, semifinals, teams TBD, at Renton Memorial Stadium in Renton, King County
Tennis
1A boys and girls state tournament, teams TBD, at Yakima Tennis Club
2A boys and girls state tournament, teams TBD, at Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle
3A boys and girls state tournament, teams TBD, Vancouver Tennis Center in Vancouver, Clark County
WWU
Men’s and women’s track and field NCAA Division II Championships, all day, at Welch Stadium, Emporia, Kansas
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Washington Nationals, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
Baseball
1A state tournament, finals and third/fourth place, teams TBD, at Joe Martin Stadium
2A state tournament, finals and third/fourth place, teams TBD, at Joe Martin Stadium
Fastpitch Softball
1A state tournament, finals, loser-out and third/fourth-place games, teams TBD, at Columbia Playfields in Richland, Benton County
2A state tournament, finals, semifinals, third-fourth-place and loser-out games, teams TBD, at Carlon Park in Selah, Yakima County
Track and field
1B/2B/1A state meet, all day, at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima
2A/3A state meet, all day, at Mount Tahoma High School
Boys soccer
1A/2A state tournament, finals, teams TBD, at Renton Memorial Stadium in Renton, King County
Tennis
1A boys and girls state tournament, teams TBD, at Yakima Tennis Club
2A boys and girls state tournament, teams TBD, at Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle
3A boys and girls state tournament, teams TBD, Vancouver Tennis Center in Vancouver, Clark County
WWU
Men’s and women’s track and field NCAA Division II Championships, all day, at Welch Stadium, Emporia, Kansas
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Washington Nationals, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Washington Nationals, 10:35 a.m.
Recreation
Ski to Sea, all day, various locations
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.
Connor J. Benintendi is a former CDN sports reporter, send tips and information to newstips@cascadiadaily.com.
