NICK’S PICKS
Football: 1B, 1A, 2A, 3A state openers, matchups TBD
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16
Several teams throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties will compete in the 16-team state football brackets for a shot at the title. If local teams win, a handful will be high seeds, host a couple of games and be favorites for a state title.
WWU men’s basketball vs. Cal Poly Humboldt
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Carver Gymnasium
Western men’s basketball will complete its opening season West Region Crossover against Cal Poly Humboldt. The Vikings will look to capture a couple of wins and find some early rhythm with a ton of new players on the roster.
Meridian Turkey Trot Fun Run
9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 at Bellewood Acres
Meridian High School’s cross country team is raising funds for its program with this fun run. People are welcome to join for $15 and choose to walk, jog or run. Winning prizes include gift cards to Fairhaven Runner, Bellewood Farms and The Lodge Coffee, and even a turkey.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, Nov. 8
Football
Squalicum at Kamiak, 7 p.m.
Nathan Hale at Lynden, 7 p.m.
King’s Way Christian at Lynden Christian, TBD
Girls swim and dive
2A District 1 swim and dive championships at Fidalgo Pool, 1 p.m., Anacortes
3A District 1 swim prelims at Snohomish Aquatic Center, time TBD
WWU
Women’s basketball at Cal State Dominguez, 3 p.m.
Men’s basketball vs. Cal State Dominguez at Carver Gym, 7:30 p.m.
Pro league
Las Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Recreation
Naturalist Hiking Classes, location TBD, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Football
Chief Health at Sehome, 4 p.m.
Lakeside (9 mile) at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Volleyball
1A District 1/2 tournament at Cedar Park Christian, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
2A District 1 tournament at Meridian High School, 1 p.m.
Girls soccer
1A District 1/2 tournament at Sammamish High School, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
2A District 1 tournament at Civic Stadium, time TBD
3A District 1 championship at Shoreline Stadium, 2 p.m.
Cross country
State meets at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, 9:30 a.m.
Girls swim and dive
2A District 1 swim and dive championships at Fidalgo Pool, 9:30 a.m., Anacortes
3A District 1 swim finals at Snohomish Aquatic Center, time TBD
WWU
Men’s and women’s cross country at NCAA West Regional in Billings, Montana, 10 a.m.
Volleyball at Seattle Pacific, 1 p.m.
Women’s soccer at MSU Billings, 3 p.m.
Women’s basketball vs. Cal State LA in Carson, California, 3 p.m.
Men’s soccer at MSU Billings, 6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Cal Poly Humboldt at Carver Gym, 7:30 p.m.
Recreation
Whoopsie Woodle Trail Day at Galbraith Mountain, 9 a.m.
Community Work Party at the Hundred Acre Wood, 9 a.m.
November Tree Planting at Whatcom Humane Society’s Wildlife Rehab Center, 12 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Pro league
Seattle Sounders at Houston Dynamo, 4 p.m.
Recreation
Intro to Trail Building class at Galbraith Mountain, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Volleyball
3A District 1 tournament at various sites, matchups TBD
Girls soccer
1A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
2A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
3A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
WWU
Women’s basketball vs. Cal State East Bay, at Carver Gym, 7 p.m.
Pro league
Columbus Blue Jackets at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Volleyball
1B state tournament at Yakima Valley SunDome, matchups TBD
Girls soccer
1A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
2A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
3A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
Thursday, Nov. 14
Volleyball
1B state tournament at Yakima Valley SunDome, matchups TBD
3A District 1 tournament at Stanwood High School, matchups TBD
WWU
Women’s soccer at GNAC semifinals in Seattle, time and matchup TBD
Volleyball vs Central Washington, at Carver Gym, 7 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. Western Oregon, at Harrington Field, 7 p.m.
Pro league
Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Recreation
BBay Pub Run to Gruff, starting at BBay Running, 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15
Football
1B, 1A, 2A, 3A state openers, matchups TBD
Volleyball
1A state tournament at Yakima Valley SunDome, matchups TBD
2A state tournament at Yakima Valley SunDome, matchups TBD
Girls soccer
1A state quarterfinals at various sites, matchups TBD
2A state quarterfinals at various sites, matchups TBD
3A state tournament opening round at various sites, matchups TBD
WWU
Women’s basketball vs. Azusa Pacific in Seattle, 4 p.m.
Men’s basketball vs. Cal State San Marcos, in Azusa, California, 5:15 p.m.
Recreation
Sound Therapy at Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Football
1B, 1A, 2A, 3A state openers, matchups TBD
Volleyball
1A state tournament at Yakima Valley SunDome, matchups TBD
2A state tournament at Yakima Valley SunDome, matchups TBD
3A District 1 tournament at Stanwood High School, matchups TBD
Girls soccer
1A state quarterfinals at various sites, matchups TBD
2A state quarterfinals at various sites, matchups TBD
3A state quarterfinals at various sites, matchups TBD
WWU
Women’s soccer at GNAC finals in Seattle, time and matchup TBD
Women’s basketball vs. Cal State San Marcos in Seattle, 4 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Northwest Nazarene, at Carver Gym, 7 p.m.
Men’s basketball at Azusa Pacific, 7:30 p.m.
Pro league
New York Islanders at Seattle Kraken, 1 p.m.
Recreation
Turkey Trot, starting at Bellewood Farms, 9 a.m.
Community Work Party at Lake Padden/Galbraith Mountain Trailhead, 9 a.m.
Fowl Fun Run, starting at Mount Vernon Christian School, 10 a.m.
Fall Naturalist Series: Mycology and Outdoor Skills, location TBA, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Pro league
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers, 1:05 p.m.
New York Rangers at Seattle Kraken, 6 p.m.
CDN’s sports calendar is published online Thursdays and in print Fridays. To submit an event for consideration, email nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com. News Producer Eric Trent compiled the featured listings.
Nick Zeller-Singh is CDN's sports reporter; reach him at nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 104.
