CONNOR’S PICKS
Boys basketball: Lynden Christian at King’s
1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, King’s High School
These teams love to play each other. Lynden Christian probably just loves it a little more after beating King’s in each of the last two 1A state championship games.
That history is what makes this game, especially as a season opener, one to attend. This game’s only purpose is for each team to be able to gauge how last year’s success has rolled over to the new season.
LC lost six seniors at the end of last season, which does make the Lyncs more vulnerable early on in the schedule. King’s, however, also lost five, making this contest very difficult to predict.
In the regular season meeting between these teams last year, LC won 73-55 before winning the state title rematch by 10.
WWU: Women’s basketball vs. Simon Fraser
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Carver Gym
This game will be Western Washington University women’s basketball’s first Great Northwest Athletic Conference game of the season, and it’s at home.
Western is off to a 3-1 start to the season, and the Vikings have a good chance to begin their conference schedule with a victory against Simon Fraser (4-3).
This matchup has been dominated by Western the last few seasons, as the Vikings have won four of their last five games against the Red Leafs on a twice-per-year cadence.
Following this game, Western will be on the road for five straight games from Dec. 14–Jan. 6 (winter break is included in that span) so it’ll be crucial to win this one.
Recreation: Fairhaven Frosty 5K & 10K Race
9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Fairhaven Park
One of many local holiday-themed fun runs, the Fairhaven Frosty 5K and 10K offer another opportunity to dress up in holiday gear and join a social run/walk.
There will be awards based on performance and costumes, candy canes for all runners, and refreshments at the finish line, according to the event’s website.
Registration is required, and the price is based on age and Greater Bellingham Running Club membership status. GBRC members can run the 5K or 10K for $10, while non-members must pay $15 for the 5K and $20 for the 10K.
The fee is $5 for non-member runners ages 10 and under, and free for members of the same age group.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, Nov. 24
WWU
Women’s basketball vs. MSU Moorhead, 7 p.m., Carver Gym
WCC
Men’s basketball at Clark College, 3 p.m.
NHL
Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Recreation
WMBC’s: Opt Outside Volunteer Trail Day, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Salmon Sighting: Chuckanut Creek, 12 p.m., North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead
Saturday, Nov. 25
Football
1A state tournament, semifinals: Nooksack Valley at Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls, 1 p.m., Union Stadium (Mead)
WWU
Men’s basketball vs. Douglas College, 1 p.m., Carver Gym
Women’s basketball vs. Hawaii Pacific, 7 p.m., Carver Gym
WCC
Men’s basketball at Big Bend Community College, 4 p.m.
Recreation
Salmon Sighting: Chuckanut Creek, 12 p.m., North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead
Sunday, Nov. 26
WCC
Men’s basketball at Grays Harbor College, 12 p.m.
MLS
Western Conference semifinals: Los Angeles FC at Seattle Sounders, 6:30 p.m.
Recreation
Shimmies & Shakes Belly Dance Workshop, 3 p.m., Fairhaven Library auditorium
Monday, Nov. 27
Boys basketball
Coupeville at Mount Baker, 7:15 p.m.
Girls basketball
Coupeville at Mount Baker, 5:30 p.m.
Nooksack Valley at Kentwood, 6 p.m.
WCC
Women’s basketball at Douglas College, 6 p.m.
Recreation
Gangball, 4 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Boys basketball
Blaine at Friday Harbor, 4:30 p.m.
South Whidbey at Mount Baker, 7:15 p.m.
Girls basketball
Blaine at Friday Harbor, 6 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Archbishop Murphy, 7:15 p.m.
Lynden at Meadowdale, 7:15 p.m.
Girls bowling
Meridian at Blaine, 3:15 p.m., Mt. Baker Lanes
NHL
Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Boys basketball
Meridian at Friday Harbor, 6 p.m.
Bellingham at Granite Falls, 6 p.m.
Tamanawis Secondary at Lynden, 7:15 p.m.
Girls basketball
Meridian at Friday Harbor, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Baker at Bellingham, 7:15 p.m.
Squalicum at Lake Stevens, 7:15 p.m.
Sehome at Mountlake Terrace, 7:15 p.m.
Girls bowling
Nooksack Valley at Anacortes, 3:15 p.m., Riverside Lanes
WCC
Women’s basketball at Green River College, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 30
Boys basketball
Sehome at Arlington, 7:15 p.m.
Squalicum at Cedarcrest, 7:15 p.m.
Mount Vernon Christian at Meridian, 7:15 p.m.
Girls basketball
Lynden at King’s, 7 p.m.
Marysville-Pilchuck at Bellingham, 7:15 p.m.
Boys swim and dive
Bellingham at Ferndale, 3:30 p.m.
Squalicum at Sehome, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Lynden at Sedro-Woolley, 7:30 p.m., Skagit Valley Family YMCA
WWU
Women’s basketball vs. Biola, 7 p.m., Carver Gym
Volleyball at West Regionals, teams TBD, campus site
NFL
Seahawks at Cowboys, 5:15 p.m., FOX
NHL
Seattle Kraken at Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 p.m.
Recreation
Cat Yoga, 6 p.m., NEKO Cat Cafe
BBay Pub Run to Structures XXVI, 6 p.m., BBay Running store
Friday, Dec. 1
Football
1A state tournament, championship: Teams TBD, 3 p.m., Husky Stadium
Boys basketball
Mount Baker at Orcas Island, 5 p.m.
Girls basketball
Mount Baker at Orcas Island, 3:30 p.m.
Nooksack Valley at Archbishop Murphy, 7:15
Jackson at Ferndale, 7:15 p.m.
Girls bowling
Blaine at Burlington-Edison, 3:15 p.m., Riverside Lanes
Ferndale at Mount Vernon, 3:15 p.m., Riverside Lanes
Cascade (Everett) at Meridian, 3:15 p.m., Mt. Baker Lanes
Jackson at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m., 20th Century Bowl
WWU
Volleyball at West Regionals, teams TBD, campus site
WCC
Men’s basketball at Centralia College, 2 p.m.
Women’s basketball at Chemeketa Community College, 6 p.m.
Recreation
Open Roller Skate, 6 p.m., Depot Market Square
Saturday, Dec. 2
Boys basketball
Lynden Christian at King’s, 1 p.m.
Archbishop Murphy at Blaine, 5:30 p.m.
Ferndale at Marysville-Getchell, 7:15 p.m.
Girls basketball
Ferndale at Mountlake Terrace, 2 p.m.
Kingston at Squalicum, 6:15 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Meadowdale, 7:15 p.m.
Boys wrestling
Blaine at Mariner, 9:30 a.m.
Lynden, Meridian, Nooksack Valley, Sehome at George Yonlick Tourney, 10 a.m., Bellingham High School
Girls wrestling
Mount Baker at Squalicum, 7 a.m.
WWU
Men’s basketball vs. Simon Fraser, 3 p.m., Carver Gym
Women’s basketball vs. Simon Fraser, 7 p.m., Carver Gym
Volleyball at West Regionals, teams TBD, campus site
WCC
Men’s basketball at Green River College, 4 p.m.
Women’s basketball at Lower Columbia College, 1 p.m.
MLS
Conference Finals, teams TBD
NHL
Seattle Kraken at Ottowa Senators, 4 p.m.
Recreation
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m., downtown Lynden
Squalicum Creek salmon sighting, 12 p.m., Cornwall Park
Fairhaven Frosty 5K & 10K Race, 9:45 a.m., Fairhaven Park
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.
