CDN Game of the Week: Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian vs. Lummi Nation at Mount Vernon High School
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28
Moses Lake/Covenant Christian record: 19-2
Lummi record: 22-3
Final prediction: Lummi 60-50
The Lummi Nation boys enter the 1B state basketball tournament as the two-seed after winning the District 1/2/3 tournament last week. The Blackhawks’ three losses have come against Lakewood (No. 6 in 2A), Nooksack Valley (No. 22 in 1A) and Tulalip Heritage (No. 6 in 1B), who they have beaten twice this season.
Lummi has averaged nearly 70 points this season and won eight consecutive games. The Blackhawks top finish is fifth place in the 2019-20 season.
The Lions are averaging about 61 points per game this season and won eight consecutive games. They are a younger squad with only one senior on the roster. Lummi will be the taller and quicker team in the matchup.
Moses Lake/Covenant Christian player to watch: Junior guard Johnny Ferguson
Ferguson is a 6-foot-2 guard with a natural scoring ability for the Lions. In their first 10 games this season, Ferguson finished with at least 10 points in several games. He is also one of the tallest players listed on the Lions roster.
Lummi player to watch: Sophomore guard Dyson Edwards
Edwards is the 10th-highest scorer in Whatcom County this season, averaging 13.2 points per game. He is also averaging 3.8 rebounds per game, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals. Edwards has played a pivotal role in Lummi’s high-octane offense this season.
Nick Zeller-Singh is CDN's sports reporter; reach him at nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 104.
