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Gallery: 2023 sports photos of the year

Redshirt freshman forward BJ Kolly (23) hovers above the rim Feb. 9 before slamming down an alley-oop from senior guard Daniel Hornbuckle (3).
Redshirt freshman forward BJ Kolly (23) hovers above the rim before slamming down an alley-oop from senior guard Daniel Hornbuckle (3). (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
A runner tears at his shirt as he runs down the Lake Padden trail during the Bellingham Traverse.
A runner tears at his shirt as he runs down the Lake Padden trail during the Bellingham Traverse on Aug. 19 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Chris Hughes warms up before competing in the Lake Whatcom Triathlon on July 8 in Bellingham. Hughes raced in the Olympic course of the triathlon.
Chris Hughes warms up before competing in the Lake Whatcom Triathlon on July 8, in Bellingham. Hughes raced in the Olympic course of the triathlon. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Camden Lukens, 12, does a backflip during Jump Jam at the Northwest Tune-Up Festival on July 15 in Bellingham.
Camden Lukens, 12, does a backflip during Jump Jam at the Northwest Tune-Up Festival in July 2023 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Dallan Pickard blows a vuvuzela and rings a cow bell as racers go by in the Galbraith Mountain Enduro races during the Northwest Tune-Up Festival on July 15
Dallan Pickard blows a vuvuzela and rings a cow bell as racers go by in the Galbraith Mountain Enduro races during the Northwest Tune-Up Festival on July 15 (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Suffering from a flat, James Sceshulte walks his bike and wheel to a nearby rest station during the Tour De Whatcom.
Suffering from a flat, James Sceshulte walks his bike and wheel to a nearby rest station during the Tour De Whatcom. Scechulte completed the 44 mile course after getting the flat fixed. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Buckled in to watch the races from her seat, Calihan Landrigan reaches out to touch a bike before the start of the Tour De Whatcom.
Buckled in to watch the races from her seat, Calihan Landrigan reaches out to touch a bike before the start of the Tour De Whatcom on July 22, in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Suzanne McLelland pours out water from Tatiana Hoare’s prothetic leg before they get into their boat at The Bellingham Bay Classic outrigger canoe races held on Aug. 12 at Boulevard Park in Bellingham.
Suzanne McLelland pours out water from Tatiana Hoare’s prothetic leg before they get into their boat at The Bellingham Bay Classic outrigger canoe races held on Aug. 12 at Boulevard Park in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Outrigger canoers get their paddles going at the start of the Mixed/Women’s races at The Bellingham Bay Classic held on Aug. 12 at Boulevard Park in Bellingham.
Outrigger canoers get their paddles going at the start of the Mixed/Women’s races at The Bellingham Bay Classic held Aug. 12 at Boulevard Park in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Dressed in inflatable flamingo suits. they cheer on the racers.
Dressed in inflatable flamingo suits, racers on team YMCA Department of Fun cheer on a teammate in the paddling leg at Waypoint Park during the Bellingham Traverse on Aug. 19 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Annika Hardesty, 6, and Emma Parine, 5, right, laugh and gale as they run in the 100 meter dash at the All Comer Track & Field meet at Civic Stadium Park on June 19, in Bellingham.
Annika Hardesty, 6, and Emma Parine, 5, right, laugh and gale as they run in the 100-meter dash at the All Comer Track andField meet at Civic Stadium Park on June 19 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
A paddler reacts as his paddle breaks in two during the Bellingham Traverse on Aug. 19 in Bellingham.
A paddler reacts as his paddle breaks in two during the Bellingham Traverse on Aug. 19 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ferndale’s Conner Walcker hauls in a pass to set up a winning touchdown.
Ferndale’s Conner Walcker hauls in a pass to set up a winning touchdown as Ferndale beat Lynden 17-14, breaking the Lions’ 24-game win streak, on Sept. 1 in Lynden (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ferndale’s Bishop Ootsey (13) celebrates with his teammates.
Ferndale’s Bishop Ootsey (13) celebrates with his teammates Friday, Sept. 1, after beating Lynden 17-14 on the road and breaking the Lions’ 24-game win streak. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ian Cervantes cheers on runners from under the barricade.
Ian Cervantes cheers on runners from under the barricade Sept. 24 at the finish line of the Bellingham Bay Marathon as he recovers from his 3:19:15 marathon run on the ground. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Western Washington University's Emma Worgum took on Simon Fraser and UBC Okanagan in a WWU Golf Invitational at Bellingham Golf & Country Club.
Western Washington University's Emma Worgum took on Simon Fraser and UBC Okanagan in a WWU Golf Invitational at Bellingham Golf & Country Club on Oct. 10 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Nooksack Valley senior running back Jordan Silva (4) yells as fellow senior Dawson Kimball (3) crosses the goal line Oct. 13 in a 49-19 home win over Mount Baker.
Nooksack Valley senior running back Jordan Silva (4) yells as fellow senior Dawson Kimball (3) crosses the goal line Oct. 13 in a 49-19 home win over Mount Baker. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Anacortes players celebrate with the championship trophy after beating Tumwater 60-30 to take the 2A state championship title at Husky Stadium.
Anacortes players celebrate with the championship trophy after beating Tumwater 60-30 to take the 2A state championship title at Husky Stadium on Dec. 2 in Seattle. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Kayak water polo players swirl around the basket as they aim to score a point while playing offshore.
Kayak water polo players swirl around the basket as they aim to score a point while playing offshore from Marine Park on April 12. The group has played for 25 years in Bellingham. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Western fans react as sophomore Maddy Grandbois watches her 3-pointer drop into the basket March 4 during the GNAC Championship game against Montana State University Billings.
Western fans react as sophomore Maddy Grandbois watches her 3-pointer drop into the basket March 4 during the GNAC Championship game against Montana State University Billings. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Nooksack Valley players celebrate their win over Lynden Christian 43-36 in the 1A state championship game.
Nooksack Valley players celebrate their win over Lynden Christian 43-36 in the 1A state championship game in the Yakima SunDome on March 4 in Yakima. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Lynden Christian’s Jeremiah Wright goes up for a layup over a King’s defender March 4 in the 1A state championship at the Yakima SunDome. The Lyncs beat King’s 57-47.
Lynden Christian’s Jeremiah Wright goes up for a layup over a King’s defender March 4 in the 1A state championship at the Yakima SunDome. The Lyncs beat King’s 57-47. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Squalicum catcher Hayden Hollingsworth misses the tag on Ferndale’s Andrew James.
Squalicum catcher Hayden Hollingsworth misses the tag on Ferndale’s Andrew James, who hit an in the park home run on the play, on March 17, in Bellingham. Ferndale beat Squalicum 9-3. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Nooksack Valley's Samantha Howe kicks up dirt after attempting to hit her ball out of a muddy ditch during the 2023 Whatcom County girls golf championships.
Nooksack Valley's Samantha Howe kicks up dirt after attempting to hit her ball out of a muddy ditch during the 2023 Whatcom County girls golf championships March 30 at Sudden Valley Golf Course. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Meridian's Erica Stotts and Nooksack Valley's Emily Perry knock over their final hurdles but make it to the finish line March 31 as Meridian hosted a track meet in Bellingham.
Meridian's Erica Stotts and Nooksack Valley's Emily Perry knock over their final hurdles but make it to the finish line March 31 as Meridian hosted a track meet in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Blaine Grady Swinburnson reacts April 1 after being hit by a pitch.
Blaine Grady Swinburnson reacts after being his by a pitch, one of over a dozen by Granite Falls pitchers. The Borderites beat Granite Falls 14-4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Kari Hoss of Glacier carves through the Legendary Banked Slalom on Feb. 4 at Mount Baker Ski Area. The annual snowboard race returned for its 35th year after a two-year gap due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kari Hoss of Glacier carves through the Legendary Banked Slalom on Feb. 4 at Mt. Baker Ski Area. The annual snowboard race returned for its 35th year after a two-year gap due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Sehome’s Zach Munson pumps his fist as he wins the 800-meter race at the State Track & Field Championships May 27 at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma.
Sehome’s Zach Munson pumps his fist as he wins the 800 meter race at the State Track & Field Championships at Mt. Tahoma High on May 27, in Tacoma. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Miram Richards, Nic Yopp, Cara Frank and Darcie Lemieux use sign language as they chat before the canoe race of the 2023 Ski To Sea Race.
Miram Richards, Nic Yopp, Cara Frank and Darcie Lemieux use sign language as they chat before the canoe race of the 2023 Ski To Sea Race on May 28, in Everson. The four are part of the two deaf teams competing in the race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Team Vendovi road biker Josh Dyke (35) throws his timer to a teammate at the handoff area of the canoe leg of the 2023 Ski to Sea race on May 28 in Everson.
Team Vendovi road biker Josh Dyke (35) throws his timer to a teammate at the handoff area of the canoe leg of the 2023 Ski to Sea race on May 28 in Everson. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Cross-country skiers race across the 50 at the start of the 50th annual Ski to Sea Race on May 28. Hundreds raced in the seven-leg race snaking through Whatcom County on skis.
Cross-country skiers race across the 50 at the start of the 50th annual Ski to Sea Race on May 28. Hundreds raced in the seven-leg race snaking through Whatcom County on skis, foot, bikes, canoes and kayaks. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Bellingham Bells' Nathan Van Beek pitches for the Bellingham Bells as they beat the Kelowna Falcons 3-1 at Joe Martin Stadium on June 14 in Bellingham.
Bellingham Bells' Nathan Van Beek pitches for the Bellingham Bells as they beat the Kelowna Falcons 3-1 at Joe Martin Stadium on June 14 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ty Saunders dives for a line drive as the Bellingham Bells beat the Kelowna Falcons 3-1 at Joe Martin Stadium on June 14 in Bellingham.
Bellingham Bells' Ty Saunders dives for a line drive as the Bellingham Bells beat the Kelowna Falcons 3-1 at Joe Martin Stadium on June 14, in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Students in the Intermediate dinghy class rig their boats for the water at the Community Boat Center on June 17 in Bellingham.
Students in the Intermediate dinghy class rig their boats for the water at the Community Boat Center on June 17 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Sports can generate and instill all the emotions: joy, disappointment, agony, resilience and determination. Cascadia Daily News staff photographers Andy Bronson, Finn Wendt, Hailey Hoffman and visual interns captured many of those memorable moments in 2023 with skill and sensitivity. We share them here.

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