Whatcom Pavilion played host to the
rematch between 2012 International Basketball League Championship
competitors; the Bellingham Slam and the Portland Chinooks Monday,
May 27th. Portland jumped out to an early lead and held
firm for the entire first half. The fierce competition boiled over at
one point, resulting in a technical foul and ejection of Slam guard
Drew Ready. Although it is unclear of the reason. The Slam managed to
tie the game in the last second of the first period but lost momentum
in the second, trailing by three at the half. The third quarter saw
Portland jump out again and dominate leading Bellingham through the
third period. The Slam were down 71 to 88 at the beginning the fourth and trailed most of the period. With 16.5 seconds remaining
Bellingham was down by two points. From the inbound pass the ball
ended up in the hands of center Evan Matteson, who took a contested
shot from behind the three-point arc and buried the ball with 0.5
seconds left to play. The Chinooks would commit an offensive foul
sending the Slam to the free-throw line, putting the game out of
reach. Final score: 106-105. Click here to view photos from the game.
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May 27, 2013
May 19, 2013
Slam Strike Back
The Bellingham Slam showed their
defensive prowess when they hosted the Lone Star Strikers from
Houston Texas Sunday, May 19th at Whatcom Pavilion.
Building a lead early in the first period, Bellingham blocked shots,
intercepted passes and rebounded nearly every Strikers' scoring
attempt. The visiting from Texas would not concede easily, matching
the point total for the second quarter with the Slam at 24-points
each. However Bellingham would maintain a 14-point halftime lead.
This proved to be too much for the Strikers to overcome as the Slam
lead comfortably throughout the second half to another International
Basketball League win. Final score: 106-86. Click here to view photos
of the game.
Bulldogs fend off Bearcats
The rain soaked skies above Civic Field
held back their deluged, allowing the sun to shine down and warm the gridiron where two Pacific Football League titans would wage battle.
After a bitter loss at Yakima last week the Bulldogs looked to taste
sweet victory again with a win over Grays Harbor. However defeating
the Bearcats would not be easy. Bellingham struck first as the
offense worked to establish their running game early with a touchdown
on the legs of Brett Hall. The Bearcats would answer quickly with a
touchdown through the air as quarterback David Evans connected with
wide receiver Christoper Jackson on a 67-yard pass. The two teams
would trade score for score throughout the first half. Each defense
struggling to find their rhythm. Heading into halftime the Bulldogs
held onto a one-point lead.
Bellingham's offense would come out for
the second half and serve up another heavy dose of their running game
and continue their relentless dominance of the line of scrimmage.
With help from the legs of Brett Hall the Bulldogs added to their
score twice more, giving Hall four touchdowns on the day. The
Bulldogs defense finally woke up and showed why they are the best in
the league, blanking the Bearcats for the entire second half, despite
a great effort by Grays Harbor offense. Final score: 42-20.
This Bulldogs home game marked the
annual Cancer Benefit Game played in support of Whatcom Relay for
Life and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Proceeds from
merchandise sold during the game were donated to these organizations.
Click here to view photos of the game.
May 11, 2013
Slam stomp Tornadoes
The Bellingham Slam welcomed the
visiting team from across the Pacific Ocean. The Nippon Tornadoes of
the International Basketball League began their United States tour
Friday, May 10th at Whatcom Pavilion. Bellingham did their
best to show their guests what Slam basketball is all about.
Bellingham took the lead early and kept on piling up the points
throughout the game. Despite the Tornadoes energy and effort they
could not close the double-digit gap for four quarters. Final score:
161-78. Click here to view photos from the game.
May 5, 2013
Bulldogs reign over Monarchs
The Bellingham Bulldogs hosted Pacific
Football League rival the Portland Monarchs, Saturday, May 5th
at Lummi High School. The sun-drenched field illuminated the fierce
determination the Bulldogs had to defeat their foes from Oregon in
their fourth regular season game.
In the first quarter both defenses
found their strides early, forcing the opposing offenses to punt in
consecutive downs. However Bellingham would not be held scoreless as
their offensive machine was beginning to warm up, scoring a field
goal and then an aerial connection for a touchdown between Toby Seim
and Leon Lilley. The Bulldogs defense dominated the remaining minutes
of the first half of play while a well balanced Bellingham offense
kept the Bulldogs ahead with a comfortable lead. Toby Seim would
catch another touchdown strike from Leon Lilley and running back
Brett Hall found the end zone as well. The Bulldogs defense would
also cross the goal line when defensive lineman Eric Pitner recovered
a fumble and rumbled down field for a score. The Monarchs were held
scoreless until late in the second period, finding the end zone with
a seventy two-yard bomb from quarterback Philip DuPont to wide
receiver Tyrell Stewart.
Bellingham's defense continued to
punish Portland throughout the third period and into the fourth. Toby
Seim completed the hat-trick with a third touchdown reception from
Leon Lilley and linebacker Sean Hicks added to the scoring with an
interception return for a touchdown. The Monarchs would score twice
more and convert on both two-point attempts but the game was too far
out of reach. Final score: 45-22. Click here to view photos from the
game.
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