2024 Boys Basketball Roundup – January 30th

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Ferndale junior Jonah Brillowsky attempts a shot over Brant Heppner (left) and Ty Holleman of Lynden. Photo credit: Makayla Sparks
  • Lynden 61, Ferndale 52

Starting the game with an all-senior lineup in honor of senior night, the Lions scored the first points of the night and held a 36-21 lead at the halftime mark.

The Golden Eagles took the momentum coming out of the half and outscored Lynden 19-13 in the third quarter to bring the game within 10 points. The teams played even through the final quarter of play, scoring 12 points each and keeping the Lions out in front.

For Lynden, senior guard Anthony Canales led his team in scoring with 21 points. Senior guard Charlie Ayres and junior forward Brant Heppner each had 11 points. Senior guard Weston VanDalen contributed nine points.

Junior forward Jonah Brillowsky had a game-high 26 points on the night for the Golden Eagles, and senior guard Bhavnoor Grewal had 12 points.

  • Lynden Christian 72, Meridian 47

The Lyncs showed how strong they were in all phases of the game, by out-shooting, out-rebounding and out-scoring the Trojans in each of the four quarters.

Lynden Christian junior point guard Gannon Dykstra enjoyed a well-rounded game as he scored 23 points to go with his five rebounds, five assists and five steals.

Bruising senior forwards Jeremiah Wright (18 points and eight rebounds) and Kayden Stuit (16 points and 11 rebounds) showed their power down low, and also combined for six dunks.

Meridian was led by the 13 points of junior guard Jaeger Fyfe.

  • Sehome 74, Blaine 59

After a tied first quarter, the Mariners outscored the Borderites 21-9 in the second quarter, and they also rode a 46% shooting night to victory.

Sehome freshman guard Quincy Tanovan enjoyed the best game of his young varsity career as he connected on 8-of-13 shots from the three-point line and finished with a game-high 25 points.

Sophomore forward Cole Turrell also had a big game with 20 points and 12 rebounds while shooting a perfect 9-for-9 from the floor, while senior Braddock Duckworth had 12 points and 10 boards and sophomore guard Nolan Wright notched nine points and nine assists.

Blaine was led by senior Conner Dalry who scored 14 points. Senior forward Noah Tavis and sophomore guard Landon Melton contributed with 10 points each.

  • Bellingham 54, Burlington-Edison 51

The Tigers held a 17-13 advantage after one quarter, but the Bayhawks clawed back to take a slim 29-28 lead at the half.

Bellingham managed a lead the rest of the way to pick up the home victory.

Bayhawk senior guard Wyatt Stephan shot 7-for-12 and finished with 19 points and seven rebounds to lead his team.

Junior forward Kincade VanHouten added 11 points, and sophomore forward Joe Harward finished with nine points and a team-high 12 rebounds.