CONNOR’S PICKS
Baseball: Lynden at Selah
6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 and 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Carlon Park
This isn’t local, but it’s the best matchup of spring break week by far. Who doesn’t want to watch a two-game series between a pair of teams that battled in last year’s 2A state semifinals?
The last time these teams met, Lynden advanced to its first state championship since 2012 as the No. 5 seed following an 11-0 drubbing of top-seeded Selah at Joe Martin Field, ending the Vikings’ hopes of a third state title in six seasons.
This time, however, Lynden (6-0) will be on the road instead of playing in its backyard. Selah (6-1) has played three more games than the Lions with a stretch of three two-game series to open the season.
It’s also worth mentioning that these teams faced off in a two-game series at the same time last season, and Lynden lost both by a combined score of 14-6 — further proof the regular season can be deceiving.
WWU: Track and field at Doris Heritage Track Festival
All day, Friday, April 5, Renton Memorial Stadium
With the only home Western Washington University games this week being over the weekend, why not catch some relatively local Vikings track and field?
This meet is hosted by Seattle Pacific University and is the closest the Vikings will be to home until Saturday, April 27, when Western hosts its annual Ralph Vernacchia Invitational at Civic Stadium.
Western is already five meets into its outdoor season after an impressive performance at indoor nationals where six Vikings competed on the biggest stage. Now, Western has a chance to make a statement at its rival’s home meet after strong showings at the UBC Open and Oregon Preview March 22–24.
Recreation: Spring break day camp
9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, Birch Bay State Park
Need some time off from watching your kids while they’re on spring break? Well, here you go. Thank me later.
Drop them off at 9 a.m., and don’t even think about them again until at least 4 p.m. ahead of a 4:30 p.m. pick-up time. They will be treated to outdoor excitement, insects, a Nerf party and arcade games. In the meantime, you could bring a camp chair and kick back on the shores of Birch Bay.
Registration and a modest fee of $35 is required. I would say that’s worth it for a care-free day by the bay.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, March 29
Fastpitch Softball
Sehome at Blaine, 4 p.m.
Meridian at South Whidbey, 4 p.m.
Burlington-Edison at Bellingham, 6 p.m.
Track and field
Blaine, Lummi Nation, Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley at Trojan Twilight, 4 p.m., Meridian High School
Boys golf
Blaine, Meridian at Joe Lenburg Invite, 10 a.m., Appletree Golf Course
WWU
Men’s track and field at Stanford Invitational, all day, Stanford University
Softball vs. Saint Martin’s, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Viking Field
Saturday, March 30
Fastpitch Softball
Ferndale at Lake Stevens, 10 a.m.
Boys soccer
Blaine at Lakewood, 12 p.m.
Sultan at Meridian, 7 p.m.
WWU
Track and field at Stanford Invitational, all day, Stanford University
Softball vs. Saint Martin’s, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Viking Field
NHL
Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Recreation
Community Work Party at Hundred Acre Wood, 9 a.m., 2330 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham
Swing the Gates 5K/10K, 10 a.m., Deception Pass State Park
Sunday, March 31
Recreation
Public skate, 1 p.m., Bellingham Sportsplex
Monday, April 1
Baseball
Lynden at Mount Vernon, 4 p.m.
Meridian at Sedro-Woolley, 4 p.m.
Anacortes at Ferndale, 4 p.m.
Sehome at Lynden Christian, 4 p.m.
Burlington-Edison at Blaine, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Baker at Nooksack Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Squalicum at Bellingham, 6 p.m.
NHL
Seattle Kraken at San Jose Sharks, 7:30 p.m.
Recreation
Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m., Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Tuesday, April 2
Baseball
Burlington-Edison at Lynden, 4 p.m.
Squalicum at Sedro-Woolley, 4 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Ferndale, 4 p.m.
Nooksack Valley at Meridian, 4 p.m.
Bellingham at Lakewood, 4 p.m.
Lynden Christian at Oak Harbor, 4 p.m.
Anacortes at Sehome, 4:30 p.m.
Blaine at Mount Baker, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3
Baseball
Lynden at Selah, 6 p.m., Carlon Park
NHL
Seattle Kraken at Sacramento Kings, 6:30 p.m.
Recreation
Spring Break Day Camp, 9 a.m., Birch Bay State Park
Thursday, April 4
Baseball
Lynden at Selah, 1 p.m., Carlon Park
Orcas Island at Mount Baker, 1 p.m.
Meridian at Brewster, 4 p.m.
Friday, April 5
Baseball
Meridian at Cashmere, 1 p.m.
Fastpitch Softball
Mount Baker at Cashmere, 4 p.m.
WWU
Track and field at Doris Heritage Track Festival, all day, Renton Memorial Stadium
Softball at Simon Fraser, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
NHL
Seattle Kraken at Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 6
Track and field
Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden Christian, Sehome at Birger Solberg Invite, 10 a.m., Civic Stadium
WWU
Girls rowing at Pioneer/Pilot Invitational, all day, Vancouver Lake
Softball at Simon Fraser, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Recreation
Sedro-Woolley High School Senior Class 5K Fun Run/Walk, 10 a.m., Northern State Recreational Area
Sunday, April 7
Recreation
Public skate, 1 p.m., Bellingham Sportsplex
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.
Connor J. Benintendi is a former CDN sports reporter, send tips and information to newstips@cascadiadaily.com.
