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Gallery: Mount Bakers tops Bellingham in Bayhawks’ season opener

November 30, 2023 12:55 am

Mount Baker’s Natalie Van Liew leaps and keeps the ball in play. — Mount Baker’s Natalie VanLiew leaps and keeps the ball in play as Mount Baker beat Bellingham 52-44 in a season opening girls’ basketball game on Nov. 29 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham’s Merritt Jensen fights for the ball against Mount Baker’s Violet Fox and Reace Brown. — Bellingham’s Merritt Jensen fights for the ball against Mount Baker’s Viiolet Fox and Reace Brown, left, during Wednesday’s game. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker and Bellingham fight for a loose ball. — Mount Baker beat Bellingham 52-44 in a season opening girls’ basketball game on Nov. 29 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker’s Jenna Wineinger shoots a layup agsint Bellingham’s Mary Lockett. — Mount Baker’s Jenna Wineinger shoots a layup agsint Bellingham’s Mary Lockett on Wednesday. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker’s Rhona Madera reaches for the ball as Bellingham’s Avery Manning tries to get past in Wednesday’s game. — Mount Baker’s Rhona Madera reaches for the ball as Bellingham’s Avery Manning tries to get past in Wednesday’s game. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham’s Mary Lockett grabs a rebound against Mount Baker’s Jenna Wineinger — Bellingham’s Mary Lockett grabs a rebound against Mount Baker’s Jenna Wineinger (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker’s Natalie Van Liew hits a basket while being tripped in Wednesday’s game against Mount Baker. — Mount Baker’s Natalie Van Liew hits a basket while being tripped in Wednesday’s game against Mount Baker. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker’s Samiya Powell scores a basket under pressure from Bellingham’s Merritt Jensen. — Mount Baker’s Samiya Powell scores a basket under pressure from Bellingham’s Merritt Jensen. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham head coach James Wolverton watches his team against Mount Baker. — Bellingham head coach James Wolverton watches his team against Mount Baker. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham’s Lilyauna Jude reaches out for a rebound. — Bellingham’s Lilyauna Jude reaches out for the rebound against Mount Baker on Wednesday. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker’s Natalie Van Liew looks for the basket during a layup. — Mount Baker’s Natalie VanLiew looks up for the basket as Mount Baker beat Bellingham 52-44. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham head coach James Wolverton reacts to the score in the final seconds of Wednesday’s game against Mount Baker. — Bellingham head coach James Wolverton reacts to the score in the final seconds of Wednesday’s game against Mount Baker. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker head coach Tiffany Ramirez celebrates as the Mountaineers take the lead in the final minute. — Mount Baker head coach Tiffany Ramirez celebrates as Mount Baker takes a lead in the final minute of the Wednesday’s game. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker’s Violet Fox holds onto the ball during the final seconds of the game. — Mount Baker’s Viiolet Fox holds onto the ball in the final seconds in Wednesday’s win over Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Baker girls basketball beat Bellingham 52-44 in the Bayhawks’ season opener Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Bellingham.