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Major changes to Northwest Conference set to take place during fall sports season Zen Hill Sports Reporter

For nearly two decades the Northwest Conference operated as a multi-classification league that pinned 1A, 2A and 3A schools against one another for its league matches. With Sultan growing the conference to 17 teams, that model reached its breaking point. Beginning this fall, the NWC is executing a structural change by abandoning the allclassification grind. The league is moving toward classificationheavy scheduling. It’s a monumental pivot to protect studentathletes, increase competition levels and secure crucial nonleague freedom to help for postseason seeding. “We’ve been able to manage the schedule with 14 schools since 2007,” Nooksack Valley

Lynden junior Lincoln Koetje (No. 99) makes a tackle on a Sultan player on Sept. 4. Sultan football lost its first game as a NWC member 49-0 to the Lions. (Zen Hill/Lynden Tribune)

athletic director Tom Harmon said. “But we added Oak Harbor, we added Lakewood, and pushed it a little bit. Adding [Sultan] makes it 17 schools, which makes a 16- game league schedule problematic. So, what do we do?” Sultan High School had been searching for a new league after becoming ineligible for the 1A Emerald Sound Conference after being reclassified as a 2A in 2024. The KingCo rejected Sultan, but the NWC is a welcoming home for the Turks. “The whole league unanimously voted them in,” Lynden athletic director Mike McKee said. “We can’t get schools to join us up here, so we have a heart for schools that nobody wants.” The move carries a massive reward for the conference’s 2A schools. Postseason berths are

dictated by the WIAA’s twoyear classification cycles, which allocate state tournament spots based on the number of schools within a district tier. By adding an extra school to the District’s 2A division, the league gains an upside for the postseason math with one more team than District 5. “It gives us an extra [state] berth in a two year cycle,” McKee said. “Adding that one 2A school gives us an extra state berth every other year, which is huge in a league as competitive as ours.” However, expanding to a 17-school league forced a major structural shift in the NWC’s scheduling format. In sports like soccer and volleyball, teams are limited to 16-game regular season schedules. Under the old system, a 17-school round-robin would completely

choke out non-conference opportunities. “As it sits right now — before the addition of Sultan — you get one non-league game,” Meridian athletic director Bryant Michaelson said. “If you’re like Sehome in soccer and you have aspirations of being a state champion every single year, you can’t go out and schedule matches against schools from Seattle that’ll improve your RPI.” To preserve those crucial out-of-league tests, NWC teams will no longer play across classifications for mandatory league games. Instead, cross-classification showdowns will be treated as optional non-league games. The sports being affected by the changes are soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. 1A schools will play each other a minimum of two times in a season with one home game and one away game for each school. The 2A schools will play each other twice and 3A schools will have three matchups against one another every season. This way of operation isn’t uncommon. Most conferences in the state don’t feature crossclassification league games. At the helm of these changes is Blaine’s athletic director Chas Kok. The idea for the new scheduling format stemmed from the way soccer scheduling used to be in the conference prior to the 2024 season, where the 1A teams would play each other twice. “The past two years we’ve gone away from that and gone back to the original soccer schedule,” Kok said. “In doing

3 that, the records are pretty imbalanced because when you have that many athletes on the field, it’s challenging.” For the league’s 1A schools — Lynden Christian, Nooksack Valley, Meridian, Mount Baker and Blaine — the traditional grind against 2A and 3A giants wasn’t always positive. When a small school in a rebuilding cycle is forced to face a 2A or 3A juggernaut, the resulting blowouts hurt the program’s future. “It’s a known thing that you’re going to go in and get smoked by some of these bigger schools,” Michaelson said. “It means that kids who are good athletes that could help turn your program around shy away from playing.” By shifting to an eight-game 1A league schedule where small schools play each other twice, programs can find a competitive balance to foster a winning culture. It also leaves room for

eight non-league games, which can be played against other Northwest Conference schools. For 2A schools like Lynden, there’ll be 14 league games for a sport like volleyball with room to add other opponents. There’ll be guaranteed non-league games in the conference between opponents of similar skill based on their record from the previous two years. For Lynden volleyball, they’ll face the best 3A (Ferndale) and 1A (Meridian) in the conference from the last two years. “If we want to pick up Lynden Christian, we’d have to do that as a foundation game through the WIAA,” McKee said. “We’re doing that. We’re still able to keep that rivalry game.” The Lynden and Lynden Christian matchup loses a bit of juice with the game being nonleague, but the rivalry’s roots mean much more than a win or

The Lynden versus Lynden Christian rivalry matchup will still exist under the new format, but it will no longer count toward each school’s conference records. (Zen Hill/Lynden Tribune)

4 loss in a column. A possible negative to the change is how it affects the 3A schools, who now have to play their three opponents three times in a season. Playing the same team three times in a season can feel unnecessary. But with the opportunity for more non-league games, Ferndale can play regular season matchups against 3A District 1 schools that they often don’t see until the postseason. “Sometimes we get looked at in this multi-classification league and the WESCO doesn’t see our competition,” Ferndale athletic director Eric Tripp said. “Now, if we get more opportunities, we can compare ourselves to more of the WESCO so we can see what the field looks like heading into the playoffs. We’re trying to be creative to create a more competitive balance.” Every level will be affected by the changes when it comes

sports now playing a home and away match against the same opponent, it gives both communities and student bodies an opportunity to have the home court advantage. “Playing teams that are closer in your enrollment size and in your vicinity will help bring back rivalries,” Kok said. “For the 1As, we have all of our boys and girls basketball games as double headers. It gives that small town feel.” One sport being uniquely affected by the change is baseball. Instead of the current format of playing two or three different teams a week, in 2027 teams will have a week-long series of three games. This creates a strategy around pitching. “You’re gonna see the other team’s ace, you’re gonna see their two and you’re gonna see the depth of their pitching over a three-game span in a week,” Kok said. “I think that’s a pretty

to playoffs. Meridian’s boys soccer team was 9-4-2 this past season and won District 1, but was seeded 12th for the 1A state tournament. They defied that seeding and made it to the state championship match. “We probably should have been a top-10 seed,” Michaelson said. “We were 12th and the reason was because we had four losses, but those were to Sehome, Bellingham, Squalicum and Mount Vernon. [The new format] will help you schedule teams in your own classification, and it’ll help theoretically improve your overall record.” Every school in the conference now has the freedom to schedule more non-league games, which can impact playoff seeding through RPI (the WIAA’s mathematical ranking of teams). Another lasting impact from the scheduling changes is how it’ll impact rivalries. With most

creative thing.” This scheduling overhaul represents more than just a logistical fix for a 17-team league. It’s a modernization of the Northwest Conference. The league’s athletic directors have managed to strike a delicate balance between preserving the hyper-local rivalries that define Whatcom County sports and adapting to the statewide, RPI-driven postseason landscape. The upcoming school year will serve as a learning curve for coaches, athletes and fans alike. But the consensus across the region’s athletic departments remains entirely unified. The old era served its purpose, but the new era is built to help local athletes compete and win on the biggest stage possible. -- Contact Zen Hill at sports@lyndentribune.com

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Head Coach: Jamie Plenkovich Roster: Akaiden Aquiningoc, Alvin Casimir IV, Ashton Nelson, Axel Erickson, Blake Singson, Bobby Kelly Jr, Braden Arps, Braeden Hendrickson, Brayden Ebbesen, Brayden Thetford, Brock Heuck, Brycen Cueva, Bulldogg Cultee, Caeden Spanier, Caleb Vincent, Camden Graybill, Carson Whitener, Carter Hayes, Carter McKay, Chance Hatchett, Connor Larson, Daniel Hood-Phare, Devin Downs, Duc Vang Nguyen, Dylan Gilday, Dylan Messer, Elliot Lenssen, Gabe Latham, Gavin Geise, Giovanni Chavez, Grady O’Neill, Hank Whitaker, Ian Gorun, Isaiah Solomon-Martinez, Ivan Chavez, Jackson Waslohn, Jaden Johnson-Pruitt, Jakob Lindsey, Jaxon Walker, Jonny Mahaffey, Juan Vicente, Kaeden Payne, Kason Dobbins, King Finkbonner, Lucas Bailey, Luke Baader, Malakai Morales, Mason Butenschoen, Mason Cash, Mason McClure, Michael Belyatskiy, Nate Bennett, Nate Jefferson, Nic Vernola, Nick Leritz, Oliver Thames, Orion Dixon, Parker McManus, Peace Windwalker, Preston Roberson, Riley Marion, Rons Alvarez, Sawyer Saab, Scotty Mervine Mervine Jr, Sebastian Chala, Trevor Kudsk, Trey Munson, Tyler Weisenburger, Wyatt Broyles, Zaid Diaz.

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Ferndale Boys Tennis

Head Coach: Brian Lynch Roster: Billy Toppe-Gregory, Conner Severson, Felix Lewis, Harvey Rickard, Jovin Malhi, Korben Westergreen, Levi Kimball, Makoto Evanson, Matthew Smetana, Oliver Ceausu, Tyler Grumbles, Vincent Kim, Xavier Webster-Pallares.

Schedule 9/4 vs. Mount Vernon 9/9 vs. Sedro-Woolley 9/10 @ Lynden 9/11 @ Sehome 9/14 vs. Bellingham 9/16 @ Squalicum 9/17 @ Oak Harbor 9/21 vs. Burlington-Edison 9/23 @ Anacortes 9/25 vs. Oak Harbor 9/30 @ Lakewood 10/2 @ Mount Vernon 10/6 vs. Lynden 10/8 @ Sedro-Woolley 10/12 vs. Sehome

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Schedule 9/3 @ Sehome 9/8 vs. Lynden 9/10 @ Meridian 9/15 vs. Lynden Christian 9/17 vs. Blaine 9/22 vs. Nooksack Valley 9/29 @ Oak Harbor 10/1 vs. Mount Vernon 10/6 @ SedroWoolley

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Head Coach: Rigel Weis Roster: Adalee Beach, Audrey Kallin, Bryn Bisson, Evy Braun, Hannah Huynh, Josie McClellan, Katie Garner, Kensley Beach, Kenzie Dawson, Kendall Coleman, Kasey O’Neill, Lexie McDougal, Liv Luna, Lyla Spencer, Mia Collins, Nyla Kanda, Sarah Stoner, Sofia Corbo, Tehgan Ambrose.

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Head Coach: Julia Landon Roster: Angelina Warbus, Cara Esparza, Chloe Vanek, Daniella Cruz, Eleanor Boldt, Eliana Lewis, Ellie Dahlstrom, Emma Sande, Eve Kelly, Evelyn Simon, Naomi Dahlstrom, Nevaeh Kidd, Opal TrulockWorkentin, V Silva, Veronica Orchard.

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Ferndale Cross Country

Head Coach: Makalee Redfern Roster: Allelia Moore, Aron GallegosMendoza, Ashley Gopar Barriga, Austin McCallum, Brooks Bailey, Caedyn Thomas, Caleb Oneschak, Cara Retasket, Carley Burchard, Ethan O’Larey, Finnian McLoughlin, Hayden Blume, Henry Meyer, Isabella Mam, Jose Ayala Pena, Juan Alcala, Kayla Lee, Kennedy Medley, Maddie Healey, Sam Wright, Serena Kruger, Teagan Green, Tommy Harris-Maconaghie.

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Championships 10/31 @ 3A District 1/2 Championships 11/7 @ WIAA State Championships

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Head Coach: Michaela Tanis Roster: Adelle Overson, Arina Apkalikova, Ashley Pietig, Brooklyn Larrabee, Carly Garner, Chenoah Fasani, Gia Parenti, Jordyn Tweddle, Sarvir Bhachu, Sienna Brionez, Svetlana Baydak, Teia Dube Anderson, Veronika Melnyk.

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Head Coach: Blake VanDalen Roster: Adam Holman, Aidan Butenschoen, AJ Newland III, AJ Terry, Alex Garcia, Aaron Cobb, Austin Pease, Austin Postma, Ben Dykstra, Caden Mather, Cash Triplett, Cayden Brown, Chase Jackson, Cole Scheffer, Connor Edin, Corbin Brown, Cort Andrew, Dawson VanDalen, Desi Diaz, Elijah Bright, Gordy Bedlington, Hukam Sekhon, Isaac Rodriguez, Isaac VanderHoek, Jace Baseden, Jack Lovegren, Jack Williams, Jackson Clark, Jax Maggard, Jaxon Magrath, Jayden Avery-Middaugh, Jordan Vanduisen, Jraydeen Jarmusch, Jude Dykstra, Kai Dickinson, Kaiden Spencer, Kellen Scott, Landon Tolsma, Landon Walker, Lawsen DeBoer, Levi Tolsma, Liam Dimter, Liam Foote, Lincoln Koetje, Lincoln Van Ry, Luca Blaskovich, Lucas Witman, Luke McIlvoy, Matthew Maglione, Miguel Lopez, Moses Ellis, Nick Rentas, Noah Struiksma, Sahibjot Khungha, Samm Puello Arango, Sean Brar, Slade Stuit, Tatem Moore, Zach Dykstra Zane Schatte.

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Head Coach: Eli Varner Roster: Beckett Hurley, Braxton Stacey, Brendon Mrak, Carlos Ramirez, Carson Heerspink, Cayden Assink, Clara Bajema, Corwin Samms, Eli Koehn, Elijah Goldman Lemay, Hazel Enfield, Henry Enfield, Jacob Bargen, Jacob Oomen, Jane Copeland, Jesse Penner, Julian Perez-Contreras, Logan Strid, Lucy Penner, Luke Schouten, Luke VanBerkum, Mac Tamminga, Malachi Van Werven, Nathaniel Bargen, Noelle Oudman, Owen Del Giorno, Preslee Tjoelker, Rielle Miller, Riya Sodha, Samuel Asmussen, Trinity Jaeger, Tyler King, Zan Esparza, Zane Asmussen.

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10/21 @ Northwest Conference XC Championships

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Head Coach: Melissa Crabtree Roster: Abby Kiel, Allie Adams, Avery Francis, Beatrice Klassen, Blair Dowdy, Dorie Langstraat, Ella Adkisson, Isla Holman, Izzy Uyttewaal, Jazzy Terpstra, Kyleigh McVie, Lena VanderMey, Mariah VanderMey, Paizley Hildebrand, Piper Van Dyke, Saneha Grewal, Sarah Eyre, Zetta Van Dyk.

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Head Coach: Greg Terpstra Roster: Axle Neevel, Braden Arnold, Charlie Arnold, Chris Kooiman, Cliff Rensink, Dawson Hintz, Dylan Haskell, Dylan Moses, Eli Stamps, Gavin VanLoo, Graeme DeYoung, Grant Adams, Isaac Kramer, Jackson Yun, Jacob Dubrow, Jacob VanMiddendorp, Jermaine Zoerink, Jonah Grande, Josh Senti, Joshua Bruce, Joshua VanBeek, Justin Kuik, Kaden Veldman, Kellen Blankers, Kyler Sterk, Levi Bosman, Liam Nichols, Mason Berendsen, Moses Hemnes, Owen Enfield, Peter Enfield, Sam Senti, Shawn Cramer, Silas Houston, Tanner Blair, Trey Moorlag, Tristan Moses, Tyce Bos, Tysen VanRooyen, Weston Atkins, Will Macomber, Wyatt Kamphouse, Zachary Anker.

Schedule 9/3 vs. Franklin Pierce 9/12 @ Vancouver College 9/18 @ Bellevue 9/26 vs. La Center 10/2 vs. Meridian 10/9 vs. Archbishop Murphy 10/16 @ Nooksack Valley 10/23 vs. Mount Baker 10/29 @ Blaine

Lynden Christian Cross Country

Head Coach: Josh Schmitt Roster: Abby Tjoelker, Addy Lemperes, Allison Dalrymple, Colby Honcoop, Elaina Rast, Emmy Mobley, Emmy VanderGiessen, Jake Urie, Jude Samora, Kellan Lowry, Laila Mellema, Larkyn McConnell, Lauren Stremler, Lauren Tully, Lincoln Rische, Luke Hilt, Madison Rast, Olivia Lenssen, Semarie Henken, Weston Kooiman, and William Sherfy.

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10/10 @ Mountain Loop Invitational 10/15 @ Lake Lap Invite 10/21 @ NWC XC Championships 10/31 @ 1A District 1 Championships 11/7 @ WIAA State XC Championships

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Head Coach: Patrick Ames Roster: Alex Espinoza, Alex Martinez, Alex St John, Angad Dhillon, Anthony BarbarinoWillis, Anthony Maldonado, Ben Bramble, Benny Aase, Blake Manzer, Braydon Fisher, Bryson Snow, Calvin Lankhaar, Charlie Maas, Dakota Ng, Damian Herrera-Carrillo, Dominic Ames, Eli Strunk, Ethan Valich, Frankie Araica, Griffith Ingram, Henry Bernardy, Hunter Priebe, Issac Sipress, Jack Pickett, Jaxson Pfannenstiel, Jaymasen Alexander, Josiah Harris, Kasey Brennan, Kayson Culp, Knox Goodin, Koahn Hersom, Kody Gordley, Landon Rowley, Liam Koning, Lincoln Brzozowski, Lincoln Burgess, Luke Kulhanek, Ma’a Petaia, Mason Simmons, Micah Van Ry, Miguel Quintana, Phoenix Castaneda, Pierce Brzozowski, River Todd, Robert Ulrich, Ryan Nguyen, Sawyer Strunk, Sully Greenwald, Tanner Marr, Travis VanWeerdhuizen, Trevyn Crabtree, Trey Alexander, Vashon Bellamy, Vince Bernardy, Vincent Truong, Zain Abel.

Schedule 9/4 @ Liberty Bell 9/12 @ Cascade Christian 9/19 vs. Colville 9/25 @ Onalaska 10/2 @ Lynden Christian 10/9 @ Blaine 10/16 vs. Sehome 10/23 vs. Nooksack Valley 10/29 vs. Mount Baker

Meridian Cross Country Head Coach: Michael Holz Roster: Adalyn Noste, Airi Thompson, Aliza McCracken, Allie Gordley, Andrew Boulos, Asher Young, Bria Rempp, Cadence Scellick, Claire Durben, Colton Valentine, Conner McGee, Daniel Sturrock, Denali Frierott, Eleazar Garcia, Elliot Lipton, Emi Manookin, Grant Nelson, Henry Trapman, Hudson Kaemingk, Hudson Reasoner, Indiana Franklin, Jade Frierott, Jonathan Henry, Judah TeVelde, Kasia Kmiecik, Keaton Cross, Layne Dickson, Lila Vangolen, Luke Anderson, Maddy Swanson, Maejae Larson, Makoy Arnold, Matthew Nunez, Noah McGee, Oliver Nichols, Parker Hudspeth, Parker Larson, Reuben TeVelde, Ridley Strotz, Shaylee Katschke, Sophia Beede, Stanislav Mahler, Takdir Mann, Titus Belleme, Tucker Siadal, Wren Dickson, Wyatt Leuenberger.

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Head Coach: Angie Short Roster: Amelia Koning, Anna Nichols, Eden Bernardy, Hailee Thomas, Kayla Goodwin, Kendall Stacy, Madyn Cline-Malarz, Melanie Short, Molly Collins, Onica Martin, Presley Culp, Sierra James, Vivian Larsen.

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Head Coach: Andrea Ames Roster: Avery Warnock, Bella Romanyuk, Claire Donalson, Ella Kravtsov, Finley Twining, Gretchen Zandstra, Kailey Williams, Kaitlyn Storgaard, Lily Meza, Luz Lane, Madi Pobran, Makena Torok, McKinley Anderson, Mila Kravtsov, Olivia Hawley, Olivia Vela, Rylie Mattingley, Sofia Guzman, Tavia Alexander.

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Head Coach: Ron Lepper Roster: Aaron Torres, Aiden Ilahi, Andrew Monteith, Bram Digby, Cade Kammenga, Cain Cooper, Corbin Beam, Eli James, Eli Knutzen, Enoc Smith, Esteban Contreras-Moreno, Gage Smith, Gunner McGrath, Henry Brown, Isaac DeKriek, Isaiah Garcia, Jaeden Louie, James Kalsbeek, Jayden Nicol-Mills, Joe Jordan, Jonah Martinez, Juan Mapes, Jude Lee, Kell Reardon, Memo Herrera-Vargas, Noah Nicol-Mills, Nolan Jeretzky, Pedro Ruelas-George, Pepe McEvoy-Salgado, Ramsey Mitchell, Sylis Maple, Titan Arnold, Trey Galbraith, Tyler Evans, Tyson Barksdale, Zyan Paglia.

Schedule 9/4 vs. Port Angeles

9/25 @ Omak

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9/11 @ North Kitsap

10/3 vs. Onalaska

10/16 vs. Blaine

10/29 @ Meridian

9/18 @ Kamiak

10/9 vs. Nooksack

10/23 @ Lynden

Mount Baker Volleyball Schedule 9/3 @ Sultan 9/9 vs. Oak Harbor 9/16 vs. Mount Vernon 9/24 vs. Meridian 9/26 @ Sultan 9/28 @ Blaine 10/5 @ Nooksack Valley 10/7 vs. Lynden Christian 10/12 @ Meridian 10/15 vs. Blaine Head Coach: Jennifer Galbraith Roster: Ella Horsmon, Ellie Galbraith, Emma Richardson, Hayden Macdonald, Laila Porter, Lily Laverne, Lily Reeves, Payton Zender, Rebeca Soares, Rian Harkness, Teagan Huntley, Violet Fox.

10/17 @ Orcas Island 10/22 vs. Nooksack Valley 10/27 @ Lynden Christian 10/29 @ Ferndale

Mount Baker Girls Soccer Schedule

Head Coach: Mike Barksdale Roster: Adah Lee, Audriana Paez, Crystal Anderson, Dakota Stremler, Dixi Murray, Gabby Nutting, Kallen Neely, Catherine Pacheco, Kaylee Hulford, Kelly Camacho, Lily Washburn, Luella Tobin, Maci Kammenga, Ryann Speidel, Stefany Camacho, Trexie Villaver.

9/5 vs. Orcas Island 9/8 vs. Sultan 9/10 vs. Oak Harbor 9/19 vs. Friday Harbor 9/24 @ Meridian 9/29 vs. Blaine 10/1 @ Granite Falls 10/6 vs. Nooksack Valley 10/8 @ Lynden Christian 10/13 vs. Meridian 10/15 @ Blaine 10/17 @ Orcas Island 10/22 @ Nooksack Valley 10/27 vs. Lynden Christian 10/29 vs. Ferndale

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Mount Baker Cross Country Schedule 9/12 @ GearUp Northwest XC 9/16 @ Ferndale 9/19 @ South Whidbey Carl Wrestling Invite 9/23 @ Sehome 9/30 vs. Blaine, Lakewood & Meridian Head Coach: Jeffrey Schmitt Roster: Arabella Rozeboom, Brayden Richardson, Bridger Jacoby, Donald Sather, Drayson Berrios, Hazel Grout, Henry Contreras Moreno, Henry Zender, Isaiah Warren, Lilliee Johnson, Logan Heflin, Lucia Baker, Phoenix Mayernik, Quinntin Hernandez, Sarahi Lopez-Ramos, Thomas Clark.

10/3 @ Twilight XC Invitational 10/8 @ Live Nation

Invitational 10/15 @ Lake Lap Invite 10/21 @ Northwest Conference XC Championships 10/31 @ 1A District 1 Championships 11/7 @ WIAA State XC Championships

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Nooksack Valley Football

Head Coach: Craig Bartl Roster: AJ Woodrich, Andrew Raymond, Baylen Hoekema, Bentley Breakey, Braeden Cicogni, Brayden PhillipsJimmy, Bryce VanDyken, Caden Bunker, Chris Moncada, Colin Hayes, Dane Ackerman, Eli King, Ethan Steed, Evan Leyerly, Gabe Hallett, Gunner Lindsey, Ian Davis, Jacob Woodrich, Jaden Jones, Jakob Cowman, Josh Pickard, Kaden Schwabe, Kallen Scheenstra, Knox Visser, Kolt Kooiker, Liam Felix, Lucas Norris, Lucas Woodrich, Mason Passe, Mason Stanbro, Mason Turnberg, Max Lautenbach, Noah Hjort, Octavio Najaera, Octavius Simmons, Owen Butenschoen, Parker Hayes, Paxton Miller, Reid Bunker, Rigo Mariscal, Robert Whetter, Roth Clark, Ryker Rowles, Suylas Tijerina, Sy Lautenbach, Tatum Daniels, Tavon Davis, Taylor James, Theseus Abell-Euper, Tony Chabert, Trace Polumbo, Trenton Huggins, Trevek McMillen, Treven Scheenstra, Trey Heutink, Ty Berends, Tyler Martin, Victor Arellano, Will Barrett, Wyatt Silves.

Schedule 9/5 @ Cascade Christian 9/11 vs. Okanogan 9/18 @ King’s 9/25 vs. Squalicum 10/2 vs. Blaine 10/9 @ Mt. Baker 10/16 vs. Lynden Christian 10/23 @ Meridian 10/30 @ Marysville-Pilchuck

Nooksack Valley Cross Country

Head Coach: Lars Olson Roster: Abigail Wright, Ada White, Alexander Ortiz, Anita Rogers, Arturo Rebollar, Cohen Kimmel, Ellie Eidsvik, Eva Dietzsch, Isaac Redd, Ivory Crabtree, Jayden Cooper, Minnie Lind, Noah Pluschakov, Salvador Dones-Benitez, Tillie Sheley.

Schedule 9/12 @ GearUp Northwest Preview

10/10 @ Hole in the Wall XC Invitational

9/16 @ Blaine 9/26 @ Three Course Challenge

10/21 @ Northwest Conference XC Championships

9/30 @ Squalicum

10/31 @ 1A District 1 Championships

10/3 @ Twilight XC Invitational

11/7 @ WIAA State XC Championships

Nooksack Valley Girls Soccer Schedule

Head Coach: Ashley Homer Roster: Abigail Hjort, Ariana Raymond, Attla Lonegan, Demi Willemsen, Ellie McKissick, Emma Strand, Gretchen Elmendorf, Halle Larson, Jessica Kingma, Kayleen Marshall, Khloe Mora, Kyla Newhouse, Kylee Allen, Lisette Flores, Madelyn Davis, Madison Brown, Madison Rick, Maicy Hammond, Neveah Corona, Payton Duque, Taylor Brown.

9/3 @ Lakewood 9/5 vs. Bear Creek 9/8 @ Granite Falls 9/15 vs. Oak Harbor 9/17 @ SedroWoolley 9/22 @ Ferndale 9/24 vs. Mount Vernon 9/29 @ Meridian

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10/1 vs. Lynden Christian 10/3 @ King’s 10/6 @ Mount Baker 10/8 vs. Blaine 10/15 vs. Meridian 10/20 @ Lynden Christian 10/22 vs. Mount Baker 10/27 @ Blaine

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Nooksack Valley Volleyball

Head Coach: Holly Ste. Marie Roster: Allie Reynolds, Elizabeth De Lange, Eva Smit, Finley Mitchell, Jacqueline Burke, Holly Bronn, Karson Olney, Kendall Juergens, Mallory Mason, Mckenna Denson, Natileah Harmon, Raegan Burke.

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9/24 @ Mount Vernon 9/29 vs. Meridian 10/1 @ Lynden Christian 10/5 vs. Mount Baker 10/6 vs. University Prep 10/8 @ Blaine

10/10 vs. Sehome 10/14 @ Meridian 10/19 vs. Lynden Christian 10/22 @ Mount Baker 10/27 vs. Blaine

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