2023 Boys Basketball Roundup – December 20th

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  • Lynden Christian 97, Blaine 27

The Lyncs offense exploded at home, as they shot 58.3 percent from the floor, including 11 three-pointers made.

Five Lynden Christian players scored in double-digits, and leading them was the 20-point effort from junior guard Gannon Dykstra, who also dished out a team-high eight assists.

Senior guard Dawson Bouma scored 19 points, and senior forward Kayden Stuit poured in 14 points. Senior forward Jeremiah Wright and sophomore guard Boyce Robertson scored 10 points a piece.

Blaine was led by the 15 points of junior guard Josiah Weeda who also made seven of his 10 foul shots.

  • Mount Baker 55, Granite Falls 50

Down 30-22 at halftime, the Mountaineers ripped off 20 points in the third quarter to take the lead, and ultimately hung on to pick up the non-conference road win.

Freshman center Kell Reardon had team-highs with 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks to lead Mount Baker.

Junior newcomer Darius Gilstrap came off the bench and contributed 12 points for the Mountaineers.

  • North Creek 74, Ferndale 48

The Golden Eagles held a slight 11-10 advantage after the first quarter, but the Jaguars roared out to a 37-25 lead at the half.

Ferndale was outscored 25-10 in the third quarter, and it was just too tough of a deficit to overcome.

Senior point guard Bishop Ootsey enjoyed his best game of the season with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Junior forward Jonah Brillowsky finished with seven points and nine rebounds.

  • Meadowdale 71, Bellingham 48

The Mavericks outscored the Bayhawks in each quarter, as Bellingham dropped the non-conference road game.

Junior forward Kincade VanHouten led the Bayhawks in scoring with 19 points, and he also grabbed five boards, four of which from the offensive glass.

Senior point guard Wyatt Stephan scored 10 points to go along with his four rebounds, four assists and four steals, and the always hustling senior forward Elias Togagae pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.