State Basketball Opening Round
12-8 p.m., Saturday, March 1
Mount Vernon High School
Five of the eight basketball teams competing in the state basketball tournaments will be playing at Mount Vernon High School throughout Saturday. Nooksack Valley girls start the day with a noon tip off, followed by Lynden Christian girls at 2 p.m., Lynden Christian boys at 4 p.m., Lynden boys at 6 p.m. and Lynden girls at 8 p.m.
WWU Softball vs. Simon Fraser
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1
Viking Field
After a 1-4 start in California, Western’s softball team has rallied 10 straight wins. The Vikings finally return home to play at Viking Field for the first time this season in a doubleheader against Simon Fraser. Western recently faced Simon Fraser on the road, defeating them 3-0. Maleah Andrews is off to another hot start this season with a .449 batting average, 14 RBIs and two home runs.
Padden Mudfest
10 a.m. Sunday, March 2
Lake Padden
The Padden Mudfest is a 5K and 10K trail run with unique conditions, including winding trails, steep ups, rocks and roots, and muddy conditions. Both start at the upper trails above the lake and finish with a flat lakefront run along Lake Padden.
Friday, Feb. 28
Boys basketball
Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian vs. Lummi Nation, 6 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
Meridian vs. Royal, 8 p.m. at Ellensburg High
Girls basketball
Muckleshoot Tribal vs. Lummi Nation, 8 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
WWU
Track and Field at Ed Boitano Invitational, Baker Stadium in Tacoma, all day
Pro league
Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres at Spring Training, 5:40 p.m.
Recreation
Fort Fight Friday at Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
Boys basketball
Seton Catholic vs. Lynden Christian, 4 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
Mark Morris vs. Lynden, 6 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
Girls basketball
Hoquiam vs. Nooksack Valley, 12 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
Naches Valley vs. Lynden, 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
Bainbridge vs. Lynden, 8 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
WWU
Track and Field at Ed Boitano Invitational, Baker Stadium in Tacoma, all day
Softball vs. Simon Fraser at Viking Field, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Women’s basketball at Montana State Billings, 4:15 p.m.
Men’s basketball vs Northwest Nazarene at Carver Gym, 7 p.m.
Pro league
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners at Spring Training, 12:10 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Recreation
Community Work Party at City of Bellingham Native Plant Nursery, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Moss of the Pacific Northwest in Maple Falls, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2
WWU
Track and Field at Last Chance Indoor Qualifier in Boston, Massachusetts, 10:05 a.m.
Pro league
Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies at Spring Training, 12:10 p.m.
Recreation
Padden Mudfest at Lake Padden Park, 10 a.m.
Monday, March 3
Pro league
Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners in Spring Training, 12:10 p.m.
Recreation
Gangball at Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4
Pro league
Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5
Boys basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
Girls basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
Pro league
Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals in Spring Training, 5:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 6
Boys basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
Girls basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
WWU
Men’s and women’s basketball at GNAC Championships in Lacey
Pro league
Anaheim Angels vs. Seattle Mariners in Spring Training, 5:40 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators, 6:30 p.m.
Recreation
Know Before You Go: Wilderness Rescue Resources, American Alpine Institute, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 7
Boys basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
Girls basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
WWU
Men’s and women’s basketball at GNAC Championships in Lacey
Track and Field at PLU Open, Pacific Lutheran University, all day
Track and Field at CWU Multis, Central Washington University, all day
Pro league
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners in Spring Training, 5:40 p.m.
Recreation
Open Roller Skate at Depot Market Square, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 8
Boys basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
Girls basketball
1B state tournament, matchups and times TBD
1A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
2A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
3A state tournament, matchups and times TBD
Baseball
Meridian, Sehome, Squalicum, Bellingham in jamboree at Joe Martin Stadium, 11 a.m.
WWU
Men’s and women’s basketball at GNAC Championships in Lacey
Track and Field at PLU Open, Pacific Lutheran University, all day
Track and Field at CWU Multis, Central Washington University, all day
Rowing at PLU Invitational in Lakewood, Pierce County, 8:30 a.m.
Softball at Saint Martin’s, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Pro league
Seattle Kraken at Philadelphia Flyers, 9:30 a.m.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs in Spring Training, 12:05 p.m.
Recreation
Galbraith Community Race Series at Galbraith Mountain, 8:30 a.m.
Community Work Party at COB Native Plant Nursery, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Peter Marcus Rough Water Race, starting at Community Boating Center, 10 a.m.
Bushcraft Basics and Survival Skills in Maple Falls, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 9
WWU
Softball at Saint Martin’s, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Pro league
Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals, 12:30 p.m.
Colorado Rockies vs. Seattle Mariners in Spring Training, 1:10 p.m.
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Nick Zeller-Singh is CDN’s sports reporter; reach him at nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 104.