Even as the cold weather ushers basketball season in, the Northwest Conference (NWC) released its football post-season rewards. Joining Lynden’ s Josh Kraght, the NWC Most Valuable Player, will be Blaine’s Todd Bird.

Dougal Thomas’ first game as Blaine boys head basketball coach turned from the surreal to a nail-biter.

The Lady Borderites stayed strong throughout the fourth period of Tuesday’s girls’ basketball non-conference game against Nooksack Valley, but could not keep the Pioneers from sinking free throws near the end to bring Blaine its first loss of the season.

Usually at any one time of a preseason basketball practice, one might see shooting practice or a scrimmage.

The tumultuous, vexing season for the Borderites football team ended with the ultimate “feel-good” scenario.