On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Whatcom Orcas took on the Edmonds Tritons in a game that was even from the get go – with both teams running hard to get back into the win column. Eventually, however, fans were able to see the key reasons for the Orcas swimming away…
Tag: womens basketball
WCC Women’s Basketball: The Drive To Keep Building, Working, Showing Out
On Jan. 28, the shorthanded WCC Women’s Basketball team took on the Bellevue Bulldogs, looking to create a streak after a good win against Shoreline. The Orcas had a fight on their hands with the Bulldogs, and played a physical game throughout, never once showing a sign of exhaustion. Rokesia…
Sophomore Night Basketball
This past weekend, Whatcom Community College (WCC) hosted a home basketball game that doubled as Sophomore recognition night. Both men and women Orcas played in their final home game against the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Cardinals on Feb 22, from 2-6 p.m. The event catered free pizza with a voucher…
Heartbreaking loss against Everett at home
Sophomore Night against Everett ended with an excruciating 78-73 loss for the women’s basketball team and a 106-100 loss for the men’s team, both against the Everett Trojans. The last home game for both men’s and women’s basketball started with a bang with good moods everywhere for sophomore night. WCC…
Whatcom basketball prepares for future
By Justin Busby Lynden Christian’s Shaye Brandsma and Kylee Engholm from Mount Baker of the 2016 class, Lynden’s Mariah Gonzalez, Meridian’s Kiana Gray, Sehome’s Samantha Hruby, Nooksack Valley’s Rachel Sande, Lynden Christian’s Emma Stump, Cornerstone Christian’s Elissa Vreugdenhil, and Blaine’s Kjirstin Larson all signed letters of intent to Whatcom on…
Orcas hope for victory
By Justin Busby Tightly contested games have the Whatcom women in danger of a short season but new additions could bolster the lineup for the second half. The Whatcom women’s basketball team has worked incredibly hard every minute on the court, however it may not be enough as the team…
Orcas build momentum against Edmonds
By Justin Busby The Orca women finished the pre-season with a 4-5 record, an improvement from where they were last year coming into the first game 0-11. The Orcas sport the smallest line-up in the NWAC with six active players, meaning the starting five players usually play over 34 minutes…
Basketball Officials Sought For Upcoming Girls Season
NWB seeking basketball officials for high school and middle school level games.
Men’s, Women’s Basketball Place Eighth at Tournament
Find out how Whatcom played in the post-season tournament.