CONNOR’S PICKS
Volleyball: Burlington-Edison at Meridian
7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, Meridian High School
A battle between the only two undefeated teams (as of Thursday, Sept. 21) in the Northwest Conference commences Monday. Unbeaten or not, these are two of the best teams in the league and have been for years.
Meridian (6-0) is led offensively by senior outside hitter Emry Claeys who has recorded at least 15 kills in each game the Trojans have played. Burlington-Edison (6-0) will have its hands full trying to slow Claeys down.
The Trojans finished last season 13-7, missing the 1A state tournament for the first time since 2018. They finished third in the state in 2021–22 with a 19-3 record, while Burlington-Edison went on to finish fourth that season in Class 2A with a 19-5 overall record.
Unlike Meridian, Burlington-Edison made another run to state last season, finishing third with a 19-3 record. These two premier programs always make for an entertaining match.
WWU: Men’s soccer vs. Saint Martin’s
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Harrington Field
Western Washington University men’s soccer will open its Great Northwest Athletic Conference schedule with a home match versus Saint Martin’s — two programs that are off to solid starts this 2023–24 season.
Western (3-2-1) has won back-to-back matches by a combined score of 5-0, first defeating the Colorado School of Mines on Thursday, Sept. 14 before knocking off Regis University two days later.
The Vikings will have 11 days between that win over Regis and the league opener versus Saint Martin’s, so they should be well rested.
Western sophomore forward Albin Jonsson currently leads the team with five goals on 16 shots, and he was named the men’s soccer GNAC Athlete of the Week on Monday, Sept. 18.
Recreation: Pub Run to Aslan Depot
6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, BBAY Running
BBAY Running in downtown Bellingham regularly puts on these pub runs, so if you enjoy a group jog that ends with a brew in hand, this might be for you.
This run will be a “nice out-and-back south of town,” with a mix of urban and trail running, beginning at BBAY Running’s location at 1431 N. State St. There are 3- and 4.2-mile routes, depending on your pace, which will take runners through the Salmon Woods Nature Area and Whatcom Creek Trail.
Come for the run, stay for the beer.
FULL CALENDAR
Friday, Sept. 22
Football
Hoquiam at Nooksack Valley, 6 p.m.
Meridian at Friday Harbor, 6:30 p.m.
Mount Baker at King’s, 7 p.m.
Lynden at Sedro-Wolley, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Burlington-Edison, 7 p.m.
Archbishop Murphy at Squalicum, 7 p.m., Civic Stadium
Ferndale at Arlington, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Squalicum at Sedro-Woolley, 3:30 p.m.
Ferndale at Burlington-Edison, 3:30 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Lynden, 4 p.m., Lynden Middle School
Bellingham at Mount Vernon, 4 p.m.
WWU
Men’s golf at Saint Martin’s Invitational
WCC
Volleyball vs. Everett Community College, 7 p.m.
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Texas Ranger, 5:05 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
PNW Tree ID: An Evening in the Woods, 4:30 p.m., Whatcom Falls Park
LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Paddle Board Session, 5:30 p.m., Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center
Saturday, Sept. 23
Football
Royal at Lynden Christian, 2 p.m.
Blaine at Cascade Park Christian, 7 p.m., Juanita High School
Volleyball
Mount Baker at Sultan volleyball tourney, 9 a.m.
Girls soccer
Meridian at Ferndale, 2 p.m.
WWU
Men’s golf at Saint Martin’s Invitational
Cross country at Bill Roe Invitational, 10 a.m., Lake Padden
Women’s soccer at Seattle Pacific, 5 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Alaska Fairbanks, 7 p.m.
WCC
Men’s soccer vs. Multnomah University, 3 p.m.
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Texas Ranger, 4:05 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
Wilderness first aid/Wilderness first responder refresher for mountain bikers, 9 a.m. Whatcom Falls Pump Track
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Joyriders Saturday Ride, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Lake Samish Salmon Row, 10 a.m., Lake Samish
Bham Community Run, 1 p.m., Larrabee State Park
Sunday, Sept. 24
MLB
Seattle Mariners at Texas Ranger, 11:35 a.m., Root Sports
NFL
Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 p.m., CBS
Recreation
Bellingham Bay Marathon, 6 a.m., multiple locations
Wilderness first aid/Wilderness first responder refresher for mountain bikers, 9 a.m. Whatcom Falls Pump Track
Monday, Sept. 25
Volleyball
Blaine at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Lynden Christian, 7 p.m.
Burlington-Edison at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Volleyball
Lynden at Ferndale, 4 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Squalicum, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Lynden at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Squalicum at Oak Harbor, 7 p.m.
Bellingham at Anacortes, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Burlington-Edison at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m.
Sehome at Oak Harbor, 4 p.m.
Sedro-Woolley at Bellingham, 4 p.m.
MLB
Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners 6:40 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
Gangball, 4 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Girls soccer
Meridian at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Mount Vernon, 7 p.m.
Burlington-Edison at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Cross country
Mount Baker, Anacortes at Nooksack Valley, 4 p.m., Nooksack Valley Elementary
Girls swim
Lynden at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Sehome at Sedro-Woolley, 7 p.m., Skagit Valley Family YMCA
Volleyball
Lynden at Sedro-Woolley, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Oak Harbor, 7 p.m.
Ferndale at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
MLB
Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners 7:05 p.m., Root Sports
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Cross country
Lynden at Meridian, 4 p.m.
Sehome at Northwest Conference meet, 4 p.m., Lake Padden
Ferndale at Blaine, 4 p.m., Peace Arch Park
Bellingham, Lakewood at Lynden Christian, 4:15 p.m., Lynden Christian Middle School
Volleyball
Lynden Christian at Nooksack Valley, 7 p.m.
Mount Baker at Burlington-Edison, 7 p.m.
Meridian at Mount Vernon, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
Lynden at Nooksack Valley, 4 p.m., Nooksack Valley Elementary
Oak Harbor at Bellingham, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Bellingham at Burlington-Edison, 3:30 p.m.
Squalicum at Lynden, 4 p.m., Lynden Elementary School
Ferndale at Sehome, 4:30 p.m.
MLB
Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners 6:40 p.m., Root Sports
Thursday, Sept. 28
Football
Burlington-Edison at Squalicum, 7 p.m., Civic Stadium
Girls soccer
Blaine at Lynden Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Meridian at Mount Baker, 4:30 p.m.
Squalicum at Burlington-Edison, 6 p.m.
Sedro-Woolley at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Volleyball
Sedro-Woolley at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Bellingham at Lynden, 7 p.m.
Lakewood at Sehome, 7 p.m.
Squalicum at Anacortes, 7 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Girls swim
Bellingham at Lynden, 3:30 p.m., Forge Pool
Ferndale at Sehome, 3:30 p.m., Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
WWU
Women’s soccer at Saint Martin’s, 3 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. Saint Martin’s, 7 p.m.
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners 6:40 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
Pub run to Aslan Depot, 6 p.m., BBay Running
Friday, Sept. 29
Football
Blaine at Mount Baker, 7 p.m.
Nooksack Valley at Meridian, 7 p.m.
Sehome at Lynden, 7 p.m.
La Conner at Bellingham, 7 p.m., Civic Stadium
Marysville-Pilchuck at Ferndale, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Sehome at Squalicum, 3:30 p.m.
Lynden at Bellingham, 4 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Ferndale, 4 p.m.
WCC
Volleyball vs. Olympic College, 6 p.m.
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners 7:10 p.m., Root Sports
Saturday, Sept. 30
Football
Napavine at Lynden Christian, 2 p.m.
Cross country
Lynden, Sehome at Battle for the 509, 10 a.m., Spokane’s Polo Grounds
Girls soccer
Seattle Academy at Squalicum, 1 p.m.
Lynden at Lakewood, 2 p.m.
WWU
Women’s soccer at Western Oregon, 2 p.m.
Men’s soccer at Northwest Nazarene, 4 p.m.
Volleyball at Simon Fraser, 7 p.m.
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners 4:15 p.m., Root Sports
MLS
Nashville SC at Seattle Sounders, 5:30 p.m.
Recreation
Anacortes Half Marathon & 5K, 8 a.m., Swinomish Casino
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Joyriders Saturday Ride, 9 a.m., Galbraith Mountain
Fidalgo Trail Run, 9 a.m., Deception Pass State Park
Sunday, Oct. 1
MLB
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners 12:10 p.m., Root Sports
Recreation
40th annual Skagit Flats Marathon and Half Marathon, 8 a.m., Burlington-Edison High School
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.
