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FOOTBALL
Nooksack Valley suffers 2nd straight state semifinal heartbreaker
Pioneers fall to Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls, 24-23, in overtime via missed extra point
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 25, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Nov. 24 – Dec. 3, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 23, 2023
COLLEGE
Sports roundup: WWU volleyball misses postseason
Vikings' basketball teams continue early-season schedules
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 21, 2023
HOCKEY
Once college hockey rivals, women find friendship at work — and on the ice
Sarah Paxson, Alana Collins recently played in Icelandic hockey tournament
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 21, 2023
FOOTBALL
Football forecast: Nooksack Valley set for 4th state semifinal appearance
The team, averaging 49.5 points per game, seeks its first state title game appearance
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 20, 2023
FOOTBALL
North Kitsap snaps Lynden's back-to-back state title streak
Lions fall to Vikings, 34-28, in 2A state quarterfinal OT thriller
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 18, 2023
FOOTBALL
Nooksack Valley earns 2nd straight state semifinal berth
Pioneers down Lynden Christian 47-14 in quarterfinal rivalry rematch
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 17, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Nov. 17 – 26, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 16, 2023
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: Wrapping up fall postseason finales
WWU enters season-crossover period as basketball gets going
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 14, 2023
FOOTBALL
Football forecast: State quarterfinals bring pair of high-stakes rematches
Lynden Christian, Nooksack Valley to play for semifinal berth; last year's 2A state title game gets a reboot
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 13, 2023
SWIMMING
Whatcom County swimmers tally 13 top-5 finishes at state swim meet
Bellingham's Grace Sorensen captures pair of individual titles
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 11, 2023
FOOTBALL
Nooksack Valley crushes Cascade Christian for first-round victory
Pioneers roll up 358 first-half yards in 59-7 win over Cougars
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 11, 2023
FOOTBALL
Wright's 6 TDs lead Lynden Christian past Connell, into quarterfinals
Lyncs pummel Eagles 41-20 in first round of 1A state tournament
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 11, 2023
FOOTBALL
Ferndale's offense sputters in first-round loss to Mount Tahoma
Golden Eagles post season-low scoring effort in 21-7 elimination loss to T-Birds
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 10, 2023
FOOTBALL
Anacortes football's rise to power was 5 years in the making
Seahawks went from not fielding a varsity team in 2019 to state contenders
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 9, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Nov. 10 – 19, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 9, 2023
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: State tournaments set to begin this week
WWU women's soccer gears up for GNAC Championships
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 8, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Wednesday ballot drop shows one change in Lynden school board race
Some incumbents ousted in election for highly-contested seats
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
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AMY KEPFERLE
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CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 7, 2023
FOOTBALL
Football forecast: Ferndale's first-round game draws the most intrigue
4 Whatcom County teams turn attention to state tournament contests
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 6, 2023
SWIMMING
Swim teams earn 39 entries to upcoming state meet
Bellingham, Sehome lead local groups with double-digit qualifiers
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 6, 2023
FOOTBALL
Ferndale clinches 3A state berth with lopsided win over Timberline
Golden Eagles pile up 324 yards rushing, 6 TDs in 42-14 win
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 4, 2023
CROSS COUNTRY
Sehome XC sweeps state team titles for the second time in 6 years
Mariners girls win 13th total championship, boys capture 12th
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 4, 2023
CROSS COUNTRY
WWU women's XC captures first regional title in program history
Ashley Reeck leads Vikings' women in 5th; Andrew Oslin leads all in 3rd
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 4, 2023
VOLLEYBALL
Nooksack Valley secures final state bid with gritty win over Lynden Christian
Pioneers end Lyncs' 18-year state tournament streak with 3-1 win
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 2, 2023
SWIMMING
'It's bittersweet': Sehome swim coach nears end of 49-year career
Don Helling to retire after leading Sehome sports programs for decades
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 2, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Nov. 3 – 12, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 2, 2023
VOLLEYBALL
Lynden wins 2nd straight district title with 4-set victory over Burlington-Edison
4 Lions notch double-digit kills; Lynden heads to 6th consecutive state tourney
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 1, 2023
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: District volleyball, soccer highlight the first week of postseason
Meridian volleyball, Sehome girls soccer clinch state berths; 12 other teams still alive
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 1, 2023
FOOTBALL
Football forecast: Ferndale, Nooksack Valley gearing up for playoffs
Ferndale's home game versus Timberline headlines week 10
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 1, 2023
VOLLEYBALL
Meridian downs Nooksack Valley to claim 1A District 1 volleyball title
Trojans prevail in 4 sets to win first district championship since 2021
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 31, 2023
CROSS COUNTRY
District cross country: Whatcom County sends 59 athletes to state
Sehome, Meridian sweep team titles at their respective meets
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 28, 2023
FOOTBALL
Lynden falls to Anacortes in low-scoring 2A NWC championship bout
Luca Moore's late interception seals 15-8 Seahawks win over Lions
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 27, 2023
VOLLEYBALL
Lynden volleyball's senior quartet has unfinished business in final season
4-year starters are leading Lions to best season in 15 years
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 27, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Oct. 27 – Nov. 5, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 26, 2023
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: Finally, some answers to prep postseason positioning
WWU women's soccer stays hot, volleyball splits Alaskan road matches
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 25, 2023
FOOTBALL
Football forecast: Lynden, Anacortes set to decide 2A NWC title
Mount Baker can force 1A tiebreaker with win over Lynden Christian
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 23, 2023
CROSS COUNTRY
WWU sweeps back-to-back team titles at GNAC Championships
Kevin McDermott takes 1st in men's race, Ashley Reeck takes 4th among women
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 21, 2023
FOOTBALL
Mount Baker keeps playoff hopes alive with narrow win over Meridian
Lead changes hands 6 times in 30-27 win for Mountaineers
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 20, 2023
CROSS COUNTRY
Sehome sweeps team titles at NWC cross country championships
Whatcom County runners total 31 top-25 finishes at regular season's final meet
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 19, 2023
FOOTBALL
'I know what he can do': Father-son duo reunited with Bellingham football
Senior QB Josh Leonard is now excelling under his father, who's the coach
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 19, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Oct. 20 – 29, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 19, 2023
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: Prep regular season nears a close with much to still be decided
WWU teams see highs, lows and everything in between
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 18, 2023
TENNIS
Locals struggle in boys tennis district championships
Three Whatcom County players fall in title matches, still have chance to reach state
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 16, 2023
FOOTBALL
Football forecast: Slim slate will define postseason
Week 8 brings just 6 games, last gasps at playoff contention
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 16, 2023
SOFTBALL
Slowpitch softball league’s die-hards play rain or shine
Whatcom County’s 50 teams continue with 8 teams in fall, winter
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 14, 2023
FOOTBALL
Nooksack Valley overpowers Mount Baker at home
Pioneers bounce back from last week's loss, beat Mountaineers 49-20
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 13, 2023
FOOTBALL
Bellingham flies past Blaine with high-powered passing attack
Josh Leonard, Wyatt Stephan connect for 5 touchdowns in 40-23 win
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 13, 2023
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: Local runners shine at Hole in the Wall XC Invite
WWU volleyball has 5-game win streak snapped by MSU Billings
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 11, 2023
FACES IN THE CROWD
John and Carolyn Roy: Owners of Birch Bay Bike Shop
CDN's weekly community profile
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 6, 2023
SOCCER
WWU soccer star went from fringe player to deciding a national championship
Freshman Claire Potter scored game-winning goal in season's final game
By
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| October 5, 2023
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