While the renewal of the oldest rivalry in Whatcom County didn’t receive the notice of some of the other week-five matchups, it will be remembered long after this season has passed. The 102nd meeting between Blaine and Mount Baker was a frenetic affair that saw huge emotional swings, big players making big plays and even a touch of controversy over a missed pass interference call.

Both volleyball and girls' soccer still looking for first wins as seasom nears halfway mark

For Borderite fans it had to be like watching an iceberg move or waiting for the leaves to change color. Yet, inexorably, powerful 3A Ferndale managed to finally shake free of Blaine to post a 34-7 Northwest conference victory at Memorial Field on Friday, September 23.

Volleyball sees some close matches while girls' soccer still looks for their first win

It was the marquee game on the schedule and, for Blaine, an opportunity to shake off years of frustrating losses to 2A rival Lynden. The Borderites seemed poised to do it with their prodigious rushing attack having already compiled 525 yards and 10 touchdowns for tailback Mario Gobbato in the season’s first two games.