WHATCOM COUNTY — If we have learned anything from the fall and winter sports seasons it is that northern Whatcom County knows how to bring home the hardware.
In the fall, Lynden football placed first, Mount Baker football placed second and Lynden Christian soccer placed second.
In the winter we saw three basketball championships and a Mount Baker state wrestling title, among other second and third place finishes. The question is, will we see more in the spring?
Last season, Nooksack Valley softball went on a 26-1 tear straight through the postseason and brought back their first state title
In track, Lynden’s Troy Petz and Mount Baker’s Davin Beason brought home championships for their events.
Meridian rounded out the spring 2022 championship season with Jor-
dan Hallmark winning the 110-meter hurdles and their 4x100 relay team placing first.
For the 2023 season, there is some championship potential floating in the air. The Pioneers softball team has a very solid chance to return to the championship game despite losing some big senior talent. They are a well coached team that is carrying the momentum, but watch out for Mount Baker.
It is almost certain that northern Whatcom County will bring back some track and field championships. Petz is still around and will be trying to break is own school long jump record.
Meridian and LC will also have a handful of contenders that could break through and win the gold. Not to mention up-and-coming baseball squads like Lynden and Meridian.
It is going to be a fun season of sports.
P - Jake Mason, senior OF - Andrew James, senior UTL - Jordan Mason, senior
2022 record: 12-8
Ferndale is coming off a decent season and is loaded with senior talent. They are bringing back 10 seniors and will look to make a push at regionals and state this year. Despite the deep senior roster they are losing their biggest hitter, Landen Hatchett.
The Golden Eagles will have to find another way to produce power in the lineup. One solution could be Jordan Mason who had three home runs last year.
Jake Mason and Andrew James were both all-first team players last year. Ferndale is positioned to have a solid 2023.
The 2022-23 Ferndale Golden Eagles’ schedule and roster can be found at ferndalegoldeneagles.com.
P/INF - Bennett De Lange, senior INF - Drew DeWispelaere, senior
2022 record: 4-17
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers’ 2023 varsity roster is: Colby Martin, Kasey Newton, Henry Lind, Mathew Blake, Daemion Perez, Bennett De Lange, Bradley Blake, Cole Bauman, Drew DeWispelaere, Eduardo Cerda, Jesse Tresselt
It was a rough 2022 season, but Nooksack Valley has had a more experienced roster this year and potential to make a splash if all the pieces fall into place. Henry Lind, De Lange and DeWispelaere are all players to watch for the Pioneers.
The 2023 Nooksack Valley Pioneers’ schedule can be found at nooksackpioneers.com.
P/C - Brady West
P/INF - Elijah Washburn
The Scoop:
2022 record: 6-13
The Mount Baker Mountaineers’ 2023 varsity roster is: Landen Hanstead, Cameron Hesyck, Magnus Melland, Caden Mosher, Braven Nason, Anthony Rabang, Tyson Rightmire, Hayden Rosse, Braeden Scott, Liam Stuart, Daniel Washburn, Elijah Washburn, Brady West.
The Mountaineers only lost two seniors from last years team and have the opportunity to slip into the top half of the NWC. A more experienced roster will help them with consistency throughout the year.
The 2023 Mount Baker Mountaineers’ schedule can be found at gobakerathletics.com.
P/C - Lane Simonsen, junior INF/P - Coston Parcher, senior OF/P - Lane Heeringa, senior
The Scoop:
2022 record: 19-6
The Lions have arguably the most talented roster in the NWC this year. Last year, they were first in the NWC and the No. 6 seed in the state tournament but suffered an early exit at the hands of Enumclaw.
Lane Simonsen is the star pitcher for the Lions and last year, as just a sophomore, he was named Pitcher of the Year. Lynden also has Cory White at the helm and he was named Coach of the Year in 2022.
The Lynden Lions’ 2023 roster is: Coston Parcher, Lane Simonsen, Adason Holzer, Trey Baar, Lane Heeringa, Dane Marti, Cooper Moore, Kaedan Hermanutz, Jaydin Oaks, River Langstraat, Isaiah Oudman, Eli Migchelbrink, Lincoln VanDiest, Kobe Baar, Tristan Thomas, Campbell Nolte, Spencer Adams, Jesus Ortiz, Kael Stapleton, Matthew Carroll, Dylan Reyes, Austin Tolsma.
While the Lions boast the best pitching rotation in the NWC they also have batters to watch. Coston Parcher, Lane Heeringa and Kobe Baar will provide steady offensive production. Lynden is bringing back eight seniors and will have young guns to contribute to the team as well. They are poised for a successful 2023 campaign.
The 2023 Lynden Lions’ baseball schedule can be found at lyndenathletics.com.
2022 record: 10-11
The Lyncs are bringing back pretty much their whole 2022 team into this year. What was an inexperienced team last year now has the capability to elevate their play in the 2023 season. Senior Isaac Paxton is a player to watch on the mound and at the plate. The Lyncs only have three seniors, but are flush with talented sophomores and juniors like Austin Engles and Treven Blair. LC should make a strong push in the NWC this year.
The LC Lyncs’ 2023 roster is: Austin Engels, Brody Bouwman, Carson Libolt, Carter Seigman, Dexter Zylstra, Edward DeYoung, Eli Maberry, Isaac Paxton, Jase Postma, Jaxon Huleatt, Jonah Terpstra, Josh Eisenberg, Lane Dykstra, Logan Brink, Luke Moorlag, Sam Kok, Treven Blair, Treyson Johnson.
P/INF - Jaeger Fyfe, sophomore P/INF - Jonah Aase, sophomore P/UTL - Hunter Jones, senior
The Scoop:
2022 record: 14-11
The Trojans are set up to rival Lynden in the NWC and make a strong push at the 1A state level.
They are bringing back eight of their starters from last year’s team that advanced to the state tournament. Meridian was eliminated in round one of the 2022 state tournament but there was a freak injury in the game that derailed the team.
This year, Aase and Fyfe will be the aces of the rotation after successful 2022 campaigns. Aase will also play first base and brings a solid bat to the lineup. Not to mention, both of those players are only sophomores with tons of room to grow.
The Meridian Trojans’ 2023 roster is: Silas Berschauer, Jonah Aase, Hunter Jones, Tyrel Brooks, Jaeger Fyfe, Alex Short, Tyson Timmer, Tristan Wang, Blake Johnson, Jacob Amundson, Ian Forbes, Lincoln Hoefer.
The 2023 Meridian Trojans’ schedule can be found at meridiantrojans.com.
Tyrel Brooks, Ian Forbes and Silas Berschauer are steady presences in the starting lineup and will provide the team with consistent bats.
Meridian is a young team, but they are a talented one that can beat anyone on a given day.
P/UTL - Payton Akers, senior P/INF - Mallory Butenschoen, sophomore
The Scoop:
2022 record: 5-12
The 2022 campaign did not go according to plan for the Golden Eagles, but with a roster that only lost four seniors they could turn the corner.
Akers and Butenschoen will be the two pitchers for the Golden Eagles and will have to carry a heavy load throughout the season.
The Golden Eagles have shown potential for explosive production from their starting lineup. In Ferndale’s first game of the 2023 season they defeated Bellingham 26-0. It is ridiculous to score 26 in one game, so if the Golden Eagles keep it up they could be in for a nice season.
The Ferndale Golden Eagles’ 2023 roster is: Giana Thompson, Hannah Swan, Hailey Hermann, Mercedes Hintz, Mallory Butenschoen, Julia Tiersma, Kaelin Blakley, Melina Saxman, Talia Locker, Madison Sobjack, Celisse Castleberry, Payton Akers, Laveena LaJuan.
The 2023 Ferndale
schedule can be found at ferndalegoldeneagles.com.
P/OF - Trinity Andrew, junior INF - Lucy White, senior OF - Childrey DeJong, junior
The Scoop:
2022 record: 21-5
The Lions had a very successful 2022 season. They came in fourth place in the 2A state tournament. They had four allleague selections in the 2022 year, but all four of those allleague selections have graduated. Lynden will need to rely on other players to fill the gap left by the graduated players.
Campbell and Childrey Dejong will be players to watch on the Lions. Despite only being a freshman, Campbell has a solid bat and should see consistent playing time.
The Lynden Lions’ 2023 roster is: Lucy White, Chloe Wittenberg, Grace Potter, Melanie Anderson, Kaitlyn Kalma, Childrey DeJong, Sierra Alexander, Campbell DeJong, Rebecca Powell, Trinity Andrew, Ashley Nunez, Kasi Thomas.
White is another bat who should bring a lot to the Lions this year. As a contact hitter she will hit for a high average and move throughout the batting lineup.
Even though the Lions lost a lot of talent from last year’s class, they will be just fine with Ed Bomber at the helm.
C/INF - Karsyn Postma, senior INF - Karlie Korthuis, senior P/INF - Annie Zylstra
The Scoop: 2022 record: 11-11
The Lyncs are under new head coaching management with Tom Zylstra taking over as the lead. He will guide a talented LC group with seven seniors coming back to play one last season.
Postma was an all-league second team member last year and is a big presence in the field and at the plate. It will be fun to see how far LC can take it this year.
The 2023 Lynden Christian Lyncs’ schedule and roster can be found at golyncs.com.
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INF - Annalee Cohn, sophomore OF - Madison Barter, senior OF - Hayley Jimmie, senior
The Scoop:
2022 record: 23-7
Mount Baker was one of the best 1A softball teams in the state last year. They saw Nooksack Valley in the semis but fell to the eventual winners of state.
The Mountaineers only lost a few seniors from last year, but they are still a very young team. One of their best players is Cohn, who was a first team all-league selection in 2022 as a freshman. She has a chance to be one of the best young stars in the NWC.
The Mount Baker Mountaineers 2023 varsity roster is: Natalie Van Liew, Annalee Cohn, Cadence Cloninger, Gracie Zender, Ella Maloley, Hayley Jimmie, Zaida Haynes, Madison Barter, Maddie Jungquist, Lauren Valum, Ava Jeretzky, Sydney VanBrocklin.
Headed by one of the best coaches around, Ron Lepper, the Mountaineers will always hover near the top of the standings and are expected to make another deep push this year throughout the regular and postseason.
The 2023 Mount Baker Mountaineers’ schedule can be found at gobakerathletics.com.
P/INF - Katie Prengaman, junior
P/INF - Sydney Tenkley, Sophomore
2022 record: 3-18
It was a tough 2022 season for the Trojans, but this year they are loaded with young talent. With just one senior on the team, the underclassmen will step up and improve on their 2022 record.
The Meridian Trojan 2023 varsity roster is: Emily Kuljis, Katie Prengaman, Malia McCauley, Kaelyn Blanchard, Sydney Tenkley, Hailey Horsmon, Jaclyn Tolsma, Natalie Schultz, Lorelai Margeson, Sofia Meza-Sullivan, Madelyn Ritter, Josie Somera, Dakota Hill, Vanessa Gatica, Lexi Neil.
INF - Sierra Anderson, senior INF - Lainey Kimball, junior UTL - Kennedy Burke, sophomore
2022 record: 26-1
Nooksack Valley was the best 1A softball team in the state last year. They dominated the whole season and brought home their first ever championship trophy.
The Pioneers lost their first game of the year and then went on a 25-0 run straight through the championship.
This year they will be looking to repeat. The Pioneers did lose seven seniors from last year’s team, but that should not deter them from making a deep run again.
With young stars like Kimball and Burke, among others, their lineup will be just as strong.
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers’ 2023 varsity roster is: Cece Rogers, Kennedy Burke, Kestyn Wagter, MaKenzie Likkel, Ryan Ross, Sierra Anderson, Emily Pickard, Lainey Kimball, Payton Bartl, Shelby Mason, Gracie Rutgers, Alayna Dykstra, Ella Perry.
Anderson is a returning senior infielder and could be one of the strongest hitters in the NWC. Tom Harmon is returning for his 37th year with Nooksack Valley softball hot off winning the 2022 Coach of the Year award. Expect Nooksack Valley to be an explosive fixture in the NWC.
The Lynden Lions’ 2023 girls golf roster is: Lucy Jones, Kinsley Rector, Rian Stephan, Grace Furdyk, Kate Rice, Grace Nunamaker, Gwen Hickman, Miley Tjoelker, Lucy Tarrell, Grace Stewart.
The Lynden Lions’ 2023 boys golf roster is: Brandon Chomiak, Ethan Cobb, Jaxson Guttormson, Eli Hanenburg, Logan Medcalf, Duncan Parks, Crew Price, Aiden Somma, Nathan Sosaya, Jack Stapleton, Kaleb VanMersbergen.
The 2023 Lynden Lions boys and girls golf schedule can be found at lyndenathletics.com
Logan Medcalf, senior Jack Stapleton, sophomore
The Scoop:
With his brother Jordan Medcalf graduating, Logan has taken over the mantle for Lynden golf team. Last season he finished 6th at the 2A state tournament and should be right there again this year.
Last season, LC was the most successful northern Whatcom County golf squad.
They had six golfers compete at the state level and two of them finished in the top 20.
Griffin Dykstra was one of those two. He came in at 19th place with a score of 165. Ty Hagen was their best finisher at fourth place, but he has since graduated. Tommy Meyer was another LC golfer who competed in state.
For the girls, Madeleine Engels finished just outside the top 20. She ended at 21st place in 1A state with a score of 206.
Meyer, Dykstra and Engels are all returning for another season among a plethora of talented young golfers. LC should again, have golfers at the state level.
Griffin Dykstra, senior Madeleine Engels, junior Tommy Meyer, senior
The Ferndale Golden Eagle boys’ 2023 roster is: Travis Broke III, Noah Cagey, Andrew Edwards, Cole Gilday, Quaylan Hanson, Cole Henken, Nathaniel Inman, Jack Krutsinger, Baylor Larrabee, Shane Leathers, Issac McCreary, Adrian Nichols, Jarrod Pahlka, Nehemiah Rodriquez, Carter Bolton.
The Ferndale Golden Eagle girls 2023 roster is: Karly Bundy, Natalie DarrRehmert, Morgan Hayes, Terrace Hendrickson, Hannah Mede, Sadie Rehmert.
The Meridian Trojans boys’ golf 2023 varsity roster is: Daniel Blankenburg, Peyton Loya, Matthew Blankenburg, Nathan Larsen, Carson Adams, Ben Williand, Henry Lee.
The Meridian Trojans girls’ golf 2023 varsity roster is: Abbie Britton, Reese McIntee, Hattie Stratton, Madison Brzozowski, Kennedy Brzozowski, Ana Hlushchenko, Jovi Jensen.
The 2023 Meridian Trojans’ schedule can be found at meridiantrojans.com
Last season the Golden Eagles sent five golfers to the state tournament; only Baylor Larrabee remains of that bunch.
The boys and girls both started their seasons on March 4 and will try to have repeat success.
schedule can be found at ferndalegoldeneagles.com.
Meridian boys and girls kicked off their golf season on March 14, and will look to have another successful season.
Last year Daniel Blankenburg was the star of the show, as he finished ninth in 1A state. He narrowly missed a medal but will have another shot this year.
The Mount Baker boy’s golf roster was not made available prior to publication.
In the 2022 season, Mount Baker had one golfer advance to the state level. Under the tutelage of head coach Derek Johnson they will attempt to push those numbers up and get multiple golfers at the state level.
The 2023 Mount Baker Mountaineers’ schedule can be found at gobakerathletics.com.
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers’ boys 2023 roster is: Ayden
Roper, Shon Visser, Lance
VanBerkum, Jaxon King, Aleks VanWeerdhuizen, Cory Olney.
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers girls 2023 roster is: Kaylee Anderson, Erika Bravo, Kennedy Brown, Kaylee Dewispelaere, Breanna Hem, Naomi Hjort, Samantha Howe, Charissa Karber, Ella Passey, Ashlyn Vermeer.
Samantha Howe, senior Ayden Roper, senior
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The Pioneers are coming into the season with a lot of experience under their belt. A lot of returning seniors have the opportunity to advance Nooksack Valley’s NWC standing.
Ferndale is the largest school in Whatcom County, making them a prime place for track and field athletes.
The Ferndale Golden Eagles’ 2023 varsity roster is: Samuel Adams, Benjamin Bailey, McKinnon Bailey, Kyler Bowen, Jonas Carpenter, Thad Dayley, Adrian Finsrud, Andrew Finsrud, Cealan
Francik, Maddox Gemin, Jonah Gergen, Stefan Gergen, Lucas Gonzales, Trenton Goodman, Halston Hadrath, Spencer Hamilton, Luke Harris-Nelson, Mason Helt,William James, Luke Jones, Kulshan LaValley, Isalaelu “Esaia” Leaupepetele Kwabena Ledbetter, Jean Lord-Dugan, Samuel McAllister, Ronan McLoughlin, Parker Merwin, Russell Miller, Aydin O’Tool, Marcus Perez, Judah Phillips, Karanjot Randhawa, Landon Shaw, Benjamin Stauffer, Grant Stauffer, Brian Tackett, Robert Templin, Levi Terry, Damian Toney, Conner Walcker, Damon Wattam, Aiden White, Jaxson Wippert, Brady Wisbey, Kyler Woodrich, Kevin Woods Elena Bianco, Julia Chao, Jayda DeVries, Malia Finkbonner, Jillea Fox, Ayden Francik, Zada Garza, Tia Gilday, Elze Granara, Hannah Heinrichs, Kayleigh Hurd, Lily Lopez, Katie Manly, Ava Martinez, Amelie McKeon, Birgit Milton, Samantha Nowak, Ellie Ochoa, Demetria Phillips, Rachel Sawicki, Maleah Singson, Olivia Smetana, Kerri Souder, Alyssa Stamm, Trinity Telles, Eliot Varga, Quincy Varga, Isabella Vargas, Mariah Vargas, Lina Veliz, Evelyn Walker, Aliyah Warriner, Phoenix Wattam, Grace Woodward.
Last season the Golden Eagles only had one state qualifier, but with another massive slate of rookie and experienced athletes coming in that could very well change.
Senior Ellie Ochoa is a sprinter to watch this season. Last year she put up the 14th best time in Ferndale’s recorded track history. She could get higher up that list this year.
Senior Conner Walcker is another one to watch. The Multisport athlete is a speed demon and has potential to climb up the ranks this year.
The 2023 Ferndale Golden Eagles’ schedule can be found at ferndalegoldeneagles.com.
The Lions have a handful of state track athletes returning to their squad this season. Lynden may have the biggest track roster in all of the Northwest Conference and it is full of high level athletes.
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Aaron Ubben, Alex Schiperoort ,Alvaro Mendoza-batey, Ambran Feliciano, Avery Cobb, Bennett Roorda, Blake Holman, Blase Lovegren, Brady Wakatsuki, Brandon Flores, Bryan Chapina, Caleb Schouten, Charles Broersma, Charlie Avers, Chase Brown, Chris Elenbaas, Alena Heeringa, Alexa Vanderpol, Alicia Llovet-Ribalta, Ania Lovegren, Annebelle Uyttewaal, Audrey Ward, Belen Lopez, Charlotte Martin, Chloe Logsdon, Dakota Feller Darby Langstraat, Degitu Bowler, Ella Frerichs, Ella Selcho, Eve Ellis, Evelyn Saldivar, Faith Groeneweg, Clayton Wiesen, Colby Nosbusch Conrad Timmer, Cooper Oliver, Daniel Bowler, Daniel Mrak, Darius Gilstrap, Declan Hurley, Diego Serrano, Dylan Wilhite, Elijah Rinehart, Elliot Smith, Ethan SpoelstraEthan Williams, Eugenio Sotomayor, Evan Baiema, Evan Holmes, Faith VanBrocklin, Fernanda Ortiz Gianna Riccobene, Gracelyn VanCleve, Gracelyn Williams, Hannah Saur, Hillary Apps, Jazmyn Assink
Jorja Dyck, Juliana Serrano, Kamryn Hermanutz, Katherine Grace, Katherine Reed, Kiki York, Kristen Maglione, Lizzy Leland, Macie Miller, Evan Klineman, Everett Taylor, Gabe Oudman, Gage Ellis, Grady VanDalen, Greg Moore, Hudson Taylor, Isaac Bajema, Isreal Putnam, James Ellis, James Flett,Jared McCrory, Jayden Vis, Jesse Stewart, John Dykman, Jon DeAndrea, Madeline LaFantasieMakenna DeKoster, Maliah Mitchell, Mallorie Hutchins, Maren Baldwin, Mia Engledow, Morgyn
Heutink, Olivia Holmes, Paige Logsdon, Reta VanderMey, Rylee DeKoster, Samantha Tolsma, Samara Byma, Sarah K Smith, Sera Wiesen, Sloan Dickson, Jose Sanchez-Gutierrez, Trinity Daniel, Jude Ellis Kai Smith, Kai Wolfisberg, Kase Namminga, Keller VanderYacht, Kuyper Assink, Lincoln Spoelstra Logan Ostry, Luke Human, Maddox Aquino, Maximus Assink, Micheal Brower, Nathan Greer, Parker
Williams, Peter Tamminga, Philip Fouse, Porter Wilhite, Puneet Sekhon, Ryan Van Berkum, Samuel Clarke, Santiago Lopez, Treyson Beanblossom, Troy Petz, Victor Fouse, Vincent Medina, Weston VanDalen, Zachary Welch, Zane McKay.
The 2023 Lynden Lions’ schedule and roster can be found at lyndenathletics.com
Most notably Troy Petz, the state champion long jumper. Last season Petz scored a 22-02 jump to win the gold. Petz is also highly ranked in Lynden school history for the 100, 200 and 400. He is a swiss army knife track athlete.
The Lions have other returning state track athletes along with Petz. Porter Wilhite placed fourth in the 400-meter last year at state and the record shows he set the fifth fastest 400-meter time in Lynden school history.
For the girls, Ella Frerichs is one of the best 400-meter runners they have. Records show she is ranked third in Lynden history for the 400-meter.
There are too many athletes to mention with not enough room, but Lynden is sure to have repeat success this year.
The Lyncs have a lot of athletes to watch as we kick off the 2023 track and field season.
Andrew Luce is the big ticket item for LC track. He has already broken the school record for the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter races and head coach Greg Terpstra says he is going to try and break the 400-meter this year. Last year at state, Luce placed second in both the 800 and 1600 meter races.
The Lyncs’ 2023 track roster is: Addison Arnold, Tyson Bajema, Dylan Bishop, Trey Blair Taryn Blankers, Morgan Bos, Tanner Bosman, Jonny Bouma, James Bruce, Elizabeth Chambers, Paetyn Cowden, Avrie Cramer, Lucy Decker, Etta DeJong, Tabitha DeJong, Morgan Delgatto, Alec DeYoung, James Dick, Zach Diephuis, Hunter Hahn, Gavin Haskell, Noelle Heatwole, Josie Hendricks, Estela Hernandez, Kennedy Hoksbergen, Sophie Hoksbergen, Tessa Hollander, Alexa Isom, Sakeyna Jansen, Trey Kaptein, Sydni Kooiker, Carson Kruyswijk, Avery Langstraat, Beth Lenssen, Claire Libolt, Neveah Long, Andrew Luce, Nickolas Luce, Mia Mellema, Eliana Meyer, Sadie Muljat, Lauren Ogle, Mick Owen, Noah Paul, Sofia Rader, Marcos Rasmussen, Larson Rische, Boyce Robertson, Rocco Rodriguez, Ellie Rorvig, Maryn Ryan, Andrew Sebens, Estela Segel, Alexander Smith, Jaron Suprak, Lydia TerBeek, Sydney Terpstra, Benjamin Tjoelker, Kellan Toland, Jacob Tolsma, Logan VanDalen, Jude VanderGiessen, Alissa VanderHaak, Lily VanHofwegen, Ellie VanLoo, Avery VanWeerdhuizen, Blake VanWeerdhuizen, Alina Veltkamp, Ariel Veltkamp, Ella Vos, Peyton Wagenaar, Skye Wyant, Keira Wydur, Jessa Wynstra.
Another athlete to watch is Johnny Bouma. Bouma is on track to break the school record for the pole vault and head back to the state tournament. In 2022, he placed fifth in the state tournament with a pole vault of 12 feet.
A young player to keep your eyes on is Avery Vanweerdhuizen. She placed third in the 100-meter hurdles as a freshman. She is going to keep getting better as she gets older and it is likely we will see her at state again this year.
The 2023 Lynden Christian Lyncs’ schedule can be found at golyncs.com.
The Meridian Trojans’ 2023 track roster is: Aiden Mellema, Arjunpartap NagraBen Duersch, Brandon Montgomery, Braxton Ashmore, Brock Haugen, Caleb Young, Carson Siadal, Christian Clawson, Dane Beishline, Daniel Larsen, Everest Peterson, Jack Anderson, Jackson Miller, Jameson Hedahl, Jase Klinkhammer, Josh Elmer, Aaliyah Fuentes, Addison Mullin, Adelle Ashmore, Amelia Garvin, Ava Hansen, Bhavnoor Dhatt, Chloe Bressler, Claire Hinkleman, Elena Devore, Ellie Pridachuk, Emilee Swanson, Erica Stotts, Fran Manookin, Gracie Pap, Hailey MacDonald, Jada Katschke, Jasleen Sahota, Kaden Klinkhammer, Kylan Peterson, Lakin Alaniz, Lathyn Elmer, Liam Wolven, Logan Smith, Manmohit Toor, Mason Apeles, Noah Franks, Nolan Jacoby, Payton Katschke, Rane Denbleyker, Rhett Duersch, River Durben, Tate Hanso, Jasmine Ducette, Jessica RichardsonJetzebel Huerta, Kamber Schroeder, Karina Tolar, Kerri Barnes, Lilianna Vela, Logan Ignacio, Macia Kontonasakis, Mia Blankenship, Morgan Adams, Natalie Larson, Natalie Nunez, Ocean McMains, Oliva Ng, Taylor Sharp, Willem Nichols, Xavier Perrin, Olivia Rowley, Rhiannon Zurcher.
Meridian is another school in the Northwest Conference that had multiple athletes reach and place at the state level. Their boys 4 x 100 relay team even placed first and received the gold at the 1A state tournament.
Returning to the team this year from that relay team is Jase Klinkhammer, who also did very well in his individual events. He placed fifth in the 100-meter and third in the 200-meter. His 2023 campaign should bring new heights.
On the girls side, Erica Stotts is the standout. She is an expert hurdler and placed in the 100-meter and the 300-meter hurdles. She currently holds the second best time in each of those events in Meridian history.
The 2023 Meridian Trojans’ schedule can be found at meridiantrojans.com
Another standout is Logan Ignacio. She is a crosscountry star and just as talented in the track long distance events. Ignacio should climb up the leaderboards this year.
Mount Baker Mountaineers’ 2023 roster:
Alex Maloley, Alexander Dantzler, Alexander Flones, Andrew Compton, Anthony Flones, Brady Bruland, Brice Cooper, Cameron Syre, Colby Kelley, Cole Lukes, Dean Allred, Derrick Toner, Dylan Moa, Ernesto Altona, Ethan Larson, Finn Collins, Fox Currit, Fred Faulks, Gibson Lewis
Jacob Goodman, Abbigail Ambeuhl, Adyson Moa, Alina Romanyuk, Ami Ferrao, Ana Gaspar, Aviana Staroveroz, Ayla Borden, Cailyn Jewell, Elizabeth Farrel, Ella Maloley, Ellie Hanstead, Emma Little, Erica Cook, Isabelle Riedesel, Jane Lentz, Kaia Gesmundo, Karalyn Cook, Kinsey Holz, Lucille Schulte, Jet Ross, Jon Wyngaert, Justice Gauf, Kody Moa, Landon Smith, Luke Smith, Mason Welters, Palmer Detta, Ryan Carter, Samuel Mireault, Setoga Tigilau, Wesley Wilson, Wyatt Zender, Madison Burlingame, Makenzie Tucker, Megan Little, Melanie Wilson, Natalie Horsmon, Oona Carabba, Rachel Minio, Rhonda Madera, Rylee Ross, Sierra Harder, Trinity Hwang, Tyanna Altona, Tyla Olson, Victoria Walker, Zoey Evans.
Mount Baker has an extensive roster full of athletes who could etch their name in school recordbooks. Brady Brunland is one of those athletes. He ranks in the top-10 in Mount Baker history for the 200 meter. His best time is one second away from the record. Tyla Olson and Alexander Dantzler also are nearing record breaking school times. There will be some fireworks for the Mountaineers this year.
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers’ 2023 varsity roster is: Kate, Shintaffer, Isaiah Buckley, EchoChristensen, Jack Cowman, Kyle Klander, Jacob Lange, Grace Maxwell, Charlize Miller, Keana Mora, Ethan Morris, Faith Bartl, Joseph Brown, Cian Coppinger-Carter, Aaron Chavez Noriega, Vinnie Colborn, Colten Cuperus Ayden Delgado, Daniel DonatoBlue Hankins, Ryan Hughes, Tyrel Johnson, Brian Leyerly, Gavin Tenkley, Kaieden Williams, Oscar Chavez Noriega, Shaylee Boren, Maggie Byres, Adlei Whitworth, Greyson Bronkemam Gabriel Snyders, Emily Perry, Andres Rivas, Halle Polumbo, Monica Garcia Gonzales, Kate Desilets, Grayson Coleman, Bryann Rabang, Duke Halaapiapi
The Pioneers had a successful 2022 campaign that featured three state placing athletes. This year Ryan Huges will be one of the stars. He placed in two events last year at state and his senior campaign should be something to watch. The Pioneers roster is not as big as some in the NWC, but if we know anything about Nooksack Valley, they thrive as they underdog.
MF - Oleh Yadchenko, senior MF - Dimitri Schonborn
D - Maximo Napoles
The Scoop:
2022 record: 6-8-2
The Golden Eagles had a decent 2022 season that was highlighted by big wins at the end of the season to slip into the district tournament. While they did not advance far, it was still an impressive show of resilience by the Ferndale squad.
This season, Ferndale returns three seniors and a ton of juniors. It is a relatively young roster, but Yadchenko and Schonborn will be fun to watch in the midfield.
The Ferndale Golden Eagles’ 2023 varsity roster is: Josh Ruble, Hayden Deannuntis, Henry Huynh, Frederick Adams, Ryder McClellan, Bryce McManus, Andrew Richins, Jackson York, Coen Braun, Spencer Braun, Oleh Yadchenko, Dimitri Schonborn, Pascual Lopez-Ortiz, Hayden Longwell, Ruslan Yelfimov, Katahndın Fasani, Maximo Napoles, Phoenyx Finkbonner.
Ferndale could make waves throughout the season; it will be interesting to see how they perform this year.
The 2023 Ferndale Golden Eagles’ schedule and roster can be found at ferndalegoldeneagles.com
The Lynden Lions’ 2023 soccer roster is: Sawyer Johnsen, Joshua Grace, Nate Castellon, Max Jones, Collin Anker, Cody Postma, Jesus Ramirez, Dillon LeMay, Jonathan Devait, Adonai Lara, Colton Allison,Sam
LaFantasie, Victor Huaracha, Javier Zavala, Dylan Castro-Caicedo, Jacob Uyttewaal, Carmelo
Sanchez, Eli Boyd, Greyson Smiley, Hunter Henderson.
The 2023 Lynden Lions’ schedule can be found at lyndenathletics.com.
The Meridian Trojan 2023 soccer roster is: Kevin Alcon Mendoza, Mark Andryushenko, Taran Burks, Luis Camacho-John, Landen Downey, Cohen Fuller, Robert Guzman Eli Hays, Landon James, Eli Jensen, Kurtis Kettman, Amrit Nagra, Ryan Rempp, Asher Todd, Kellen Todd.
The 2023 Meridian Trojans’ schedule can be found at meridiantrojans.com
MF - Roberto Guzman, senior
2022 record: 5-12
The Trojans had a tough go last season. Fortunately, they have a team that is bringing back six seniors, including first team all-league midfielder Roberto Guzman. The Trojans are primed for a step up this year.
Key Returners:
The Scoop: 2022 record: 0-4-1
The Mountaineers played just five games last season and will try for a rebound year in 2023.
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers’ 2022-23 varsity roster is: Diego Avila, Jackson Bennett, Trevan Bryskt, Alex Flores-Avila, Alexander Holder, Aadan Huante, Moises Jacoco, Kevin Jose, Valeriano Jose Jr., Brian Marcelino Ramires, Juan MendezVelasquez, Edwin Mendez-Velasquez, Leopoldo Orozco, Saul Padilla Mendez, Andy Puentes Mendez, Vicente Zavala, Thomas Abell-Stean, Freddy Garcia, Erik Miranda-Avila, Alexander Hernandez, Pedro Perez Villegas, Salomon Perez Villegas, Evan Bravo, Mauricio Arellano, Juan Carlos Morales Carrera.
Key Returners: MF - Juan Carlos Morales
Carrera, junior
The Scoop: 2022 record: 3-14
Nooksack Valley has a very young roster that new head coach Josh Tremain will get to remold into his vision. The Pioneers will be a wildcard as we head into the 2023 season.
The Scoop: 2022 record: 1-12
The Golden Eagles were an inexperienced bunch last year. This year they are bringing back three seniors and a handful of juniors and sophomores as they look towards a more successful 2023.
The 2023 Ferndale Golden Eagles’ schedule can be found at ferndalegoldeneagles.com.
Adia Newcomb, senior Kalanie Newcomb, junior
The Scoop:
2022 record: 12-2
The Lynden Lions’ 2023 tennis roster is: Sierra Wyant, Anna Samoukovic, Silanna Newcomb, Angie Yaroboy, Adia Newcomb, Kalanie Newcomb, Grace Rice, Mya VanderYacht, Alex Daniels, Abbie Wolffis, Grace Martinez, Ella Libolt.
The 2023 Lynden Lions’ schedule can be found at lyndenathletics.com.
The Lions had a sensational 2022 season coming in second in the NWC. The Newcomb sisters were the highlight as they finished fifth in 2A state doubles. It is highly likely that they end up back in the state tournament this year.
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