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.