Northwest Sports Update: District Basketball Tourney on the Radio, WWU Women's Basketball Clinch Playoffs

Lynden girls eye 70th straight win, US hockey teams advance at Olympics, NBA legend Chris Paul retires

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Lynden girls basketball team is looking to extend their 70-game winning streak when they face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday. The US women's hockey team advanced to the Olympic semifinals with a 6-0 win over Italy, while the men's team prepares to take on Denmark. NBA legend Chris Paul announced his retirement after 21 seasons. The Western Washington University women's basketball team clinched a spot in the GNAC Championships, while the men's team fell to Western Oregon.

Why it matters

This roundup highlights the ongoing success of local high school and college sports teams, as well as major developments in national sports like the Olympics and NBA. It provides updates on key games, tournament matchups, and individual player achievements that are of interest to the local community.

The details

The Lynden girls basketball team is eyeing their 70th straight win when they face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday. The US women's hockey team dominated Italy 6-0 to advance to the Olympic semifinals, with Seattle Torrent star Hannah Bilka scoring a goal. The US men's hockey team will take on Denmark on Friday. In figure skating, 21-year-old US sensation Ilia Malinin struggled in the free skate and finished 8th. The Western Washington University women's basketball team clinched a spot in the GNAC Championships with a win over Alaska Anchorage, while the men's team lost to Western Oregon.

  • The Lynden girls face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday.
  • The US women's hockey team plays in the Olympic semifinals.
  • The US men's hockey team plays Denmark on Friday at 12:10 PM.
  • The Western Washington University women's basketball team played Alaska Anchorage last night.
  • The Western Washington University men's basketball team played Western Oregon last night.

The players

Hannah Bilka

A star player for the Seattle Torrent who scored a goal for the US women's hockey team in their 6-0 win over Italy at the Olympics.

Ilia Malinin

A 21-year-old US figure skating sensation who finished 8th in the free skate at the Olympics after falling twice.

Chris Paul

An NBA legend who announced his retirement after 21 seasons in the league.

Libby Stump

A former Lynden Christian standout who led the Western Washington University women's basketball team with 18 points and 4 steals in their win over Alaska Anchorage.

Olivia Hodges

A senior on the Western Washington University women's basketball team who had 16 points and 17 rebounds in the win over Alaska Anchorage.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This sports roundup highlights the continued success and growth of local high school and college sports programs, as well as major developments in national sports like the Olympics and NBA. It showcases the talent and achievements of individual athletes from the region, and the community's passion for supporting their local teams.