Meridian High School soccer
Meridian's Anatoli Datskiy (19) heads the ball during the second half of their game against Burlington-Edison at Meridian High School on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Meridian won, 1-0.
Washington State High School Basketball Championships
This year, I covered several local teams as they tried to pursue the state’s biggest prize in high school basketball. Two teams went all the way: Squalicum boys and Lynden girls. Both state trophies ended up here in Whatcom County. It was amazing to be a part of the journey. Everyone was so kind to me, I’m really thankful I was able to follow these teams.
Members of the Squalicum team douse head coach Dave Dickson with water as he enters the locker room following Squalicum's victory over Burlington-Edison to become the 2A Washington State Boys Basketball Champions at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Member of the Squalicum boys team take pictures of head coach Dave Dickson kissing the state championship trophy in their locker room after winning the 2A state championship over Burlington-Edison at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Lynden's Hannah Shine (20) tries to gain pull the ball away from Eatonville's Emma Loftis (11) during the first round of the 2A State Basketball Championships at the Yakima SunDome on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Lynden beat Eatonville, 55-24, and will advance to play Ellensburg on Thursday.
Lynden's Brandi Benner (3) and Ellensburg's Kim Kelly (15) both fall to the court as they chase a loose ball during the second round of the 2A State Basketball Championships at the Yakima SunDome on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Lynden won, 42-32, and will advance to play Spokane West Valley on Friday.
Lynden's Hannah Shine (20) grabs the ball in front of Archbishop Murphy's Sam Pettinger (22) during the 2A Washington State Girls Basketball Championship game at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009. Lynden won, 48-41, to become the state champions.
The Lynden girls team celebrates after beating Archbishop Murphy, 48-41, to become the 2A Washington State champions at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
During the 2A Washington State Basketball Championship at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.