CONNOR’S PICKS
Fastpitch softball: 2A District 1 championship
6:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, Janicki Fields
Like many other Class 2A tournaments in District 1, the state berth bottleneck brings far higher stakes to this year’s title game.
With only two berths instead of three, just getting to the championship no longer ensures a spot in the state tournament. The loser must win in the consolation final to advance. At least one state-worthy team will be staying home.
It’s another tight race this season. Sedro-Woolley (17-1, 14-0 Northwest Conference) is the clear-cut favorite, having swept the board in league play, but Lynden (15-5, 11-3 NWC), Burlington-Edison (13-6, 12-2 NWC) and Lakewood (12-5, 10-4 NWC) are all contenders.
Sedro-Woolley defeated Lynden, 2-1, in this game last season. However, neither went on to earn a trophy in the 2A state tournament.
Boys soccer: 1A District 1 championship, Meridian vs. Lynden Christian
7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Blaine High School
Meridian is headed back to the district championship for the second straight season as the reigning champions.
Lynden Christian, however, is not far removed from a title either. The Lyncs defeated Meridian, 3-1, in the 2022 championship game. The stakes are high, as there’s no double-elimination due to the lone state berth.
Meridian bested Blaine a season ago in this match, but the Trojans lost twice to LC in the regular season. This time around, it’s win or go home.
Recreation: Kayak the Cove Tour
10 a.m. May 17–19, Larrabee State Park
If you want to paddle some Salish Sea waters but don’t know where to start or don’t own a boat, this is a great and affordable starting point. These tours of Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park occur every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning Friday, May 17.
The guides provide instructions on safety and procedures ahead of launching the tour. It’s a three-hour guided tour, which is perfect for beginners.
Tours start at $84 for adults, and $74 for children (ages 7 to 16). Bookings for groups of up to eight people are also available.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, May 10
Fastpitch Softball
Friday Harbor at Blaine, 4 p.m.
2A District 1 tournament, play-in games, teams TBD, at higher seeds
3A District 1 tournament, play-in games, teams TBD, at Phil Johnson Field
Track and field
3A District 1 sub-districts, 3:30 p.m., at Ferndale High School
1A District 1 district championships, 3:45 p.m., Lynden Christian High School
2A District 1 North sub-regionals, 4 p.m., Civic Stadium
Girls tennis
2A District 1 tournament, 9 a.m., at Sehome High School
WWU
Men’s golf at NCAA Regional Championship, 9 a.m., Las Cruces, New Mexico
Track and field at GNAC Championships, all day, at Central Washington University
Softball at NCAA II West Regional, time TBD, Viking Field
MLB
Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Recreation
Mount Baker Climb, 7 a.m, Mt. Baker Ski Area
Open Roller Skate, 6 p.m., Depot Market Square
Saturday, May 11
Baseball
1A District 1/2 tournament, championship, loser-out and winner-to-state rounds, at Sehome High School and Joe Martin Stadium
2A District 1 tournament, winner-to-state game: Teams TBD, at Daniels Field
Boys soccer
1A District 1 tournament, championship: Meridian vs. Lynden Christian, 7 p.m., Blaine High School
2A District 1 tournament, winner-to-state game: Teams TBD, at higher seed
Girls tennis
2A District 1 tournament, 9 a.m., at Sehome High School
WWU
Men’s golf at NCAA Regional Championship, 9 a.m., Las Cruces, New Mexico
Track and field at GNAC Championships, all day, at Central Washington University
Softball at NCAA II West Regional, time TBD, Viking Field
MLB
Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Recreation
Bellingham Kids’ Fishing Derby, 8 a.m., at Derby Pond in Whatcom Falls Park
Junior Ski to Sea, 9 a.m., Mt. Baker Ski Area and Lake Padden
Clamming and cooking, 1 p.m., Birch Bay State Park
Sunday, May 12
MLB
Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
MLS
Seattle Sounders at Portland Timbers, 1:45 p.m
Monday, May 13
Boys golf
2A District 1 Tournament, 12 p.m., at Skagit Golf and Country Club
Girls golf
3A District 1 Tournament, 11 a.m., at Snohomish Golf Course
2A District 1 Tournament, 1:30 p.m., at Lake Padden Golf Course
Girls tennis
2A District 1 tournament, 2 p.m., at Sehome High School
MLB
Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14
Fastpitch Softball
1A District 1 tournament, play-in game, teams TBD, 4 p.m. at higher seed
3A District 1 tournament, second round, teams TBD, at Phil Johnson Fields
Boys golf
1A Bi-District Tournament, 10 a.m., at North Bellingham Golf Course
2A District 1 Tournament, 12 p.m., at Skagit Golf and Country Club
Girls golf
1A Bi-District Tournament, 10 a.m., at North Bellingham Golf Course
3A District 1 Tournament, 11 a.m., at Snohomish Golf Course
2A District 1 Tournament, 1:30 p.m., at Lake Padden Golf Course
Boys soccer
1A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
2A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
Girls tennis
3A District 1 tournament, 11 a.m., at Snohomish High School
2A District 1 tournament, 3 p.m., at Sehome High School
MLB
Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15
Fastpitch Softball
2A District 1 tournament, first round, teams TBD, at Janicki Fields
Track and field
2A District 1 meet, 4 p.m., at Lakewood High School
Boys soccer
1A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
2A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
Girls tennis
3A District 1 tournament, 11 a.m., at Snohomish High School
WWU
Softball at NCAA II West Super Regional, teams and location TBD
MLB
Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 1:10 p.m.
MLS
Seattle Sounders at Real Salt Lake, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 16
Fastpitch Softball
1A District 1 tournament, first round and semifinals, teams TBD, at Janicki Fields
3A District 1 tournament, championship and winner-to-state games, teams TBD, at Phil Johnson Fields
WWU
Softball at NCAA II West Super Regional, teams and location TBD
Recreation
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition meetup, 5:30 p.m., Kulshan Trackside
Friday, May 17
Fastpitch Softball
2A District 1 tournament, championship, winner-to-state and loser-out games, teams TBD, at Janicki Fields
Track and field
2A District 1 meet, 4 p.m., at Lakewood High School
Boys soccer
1A state tournament, second round, teams and location TBD
2A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, 4:05 p.m.
Recreation
Kayak The Cove Tour, 10 a.m., Larrabee State Park
Saturday, May 18
Baseball
1A state baseball, opening round and quarterfinals, teams and location TBD
2A state baseball, opening round and quarterfinals, teams and location TBD
Fastpitch Softball
1A District 1 tournament, finals and consolation finals, teams TBD, at Janicki Fields
Boys soccer
1A state quarterfinals, teams and location TBD
2A state tournament, opening rounds, teams and location TBD
WWU
Women’s rowing at GNAC Championships, all day, at Lake Natoma, Gold River, California
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Seattle Sounders, 7:30 p.m.
Recreation
Run Like a Girl Half Marathon & 10K, 9 a.m., 107 Chuckanut Drive N., Bellingham
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Northside Ride, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Baker River Wildflowers and Pollinators, 10 a.m., Baker River Trailhead
Lummi Island Full Day Kayak Tour, 10:30 a.m., Lummi Island
Kayak The Cove Tour, 10 a.m., Larrabee State Park
Sunday, May 19
WWU
Softball at NCAA II Championships, teams TBD, at Longwood, Florida
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles, 10:35 a.m.
Recreation
Spring Naturalist Series: Botany and Nature Awareness, 1 p.m., 1201 1/2 Dupont St., Bellingham
Kayak The Cove Tour, 10 a.m., Larrabee State Park
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