Slam Win Weekend

The Bellingham Slam stayed on their winning ways through Memorial Day Weekend home games besting the 2-9 Olympia Reign and the 0-2 Nippon Tornadoes. The Slam boasted triple digit scores in both match-ups thumping the Reign 145-94 and thwacking the Tornadoes 155-101. Slam guard Paul Hafford took the weekend with a 28-point game Friday and a 27-point game Monday. Click here to view photos from Friday and here for photos from Monday.

Cobras strike Bulldogs

Bellingham squared off against their long time nemesis the Tacoma Cobras Saturday, May 12^th at Civic Field. The Cobras got the best of the former Blitz team in back-to-back Professional Developmental Football League championship games in 2009 and 2010. Tacoma would prove to be this united Bellingham team's greatest challenge to date.

The Bulldogs' offense stumbled out of the gates causing them to punt twice, giving the Cobras a short field and leading to two quick strikes for touchdowns. Bellingham's defense could not find an answer for the Cobras' offense as a combination of running and passing attacks put Tacoma up by four touchdowns. Tacoma's defense kept the pressure up blanking the Bulldogs' offense through the first half. A blocked punt and recovery by Bulldogs' cornerback Chris Johnson scored their first touchdown of the night.

Bellingham's defense came out at the second half swinging, forcing the Cobras' offense to give up the ball at mid-field. The Bulldog's offense took advantage, driving the ball down for a touchdown and a two-point conversion. Bellingham's defense continued to torment Tacoma's offense. Lead by defensive end Chase Cantrell, the Bulldogs' defense forced two fumble recoveries, but the Bulldogs' offense failed to capitalize with scores.

A late rally by Bellingham put Tacoma on their heals as the Bulldogs' defense kept pushing the Cobras all over the field. The comeback was well established when quarterback Cody Oakes connected with wide receivers Jesse Dellinger and Douglas Miller for touchdowns to tie the game at 28-28 with 5:27 left in the fourth quarter. After a blocked Cobras' field goal attempt the Bulldogs had all of the momentum, but a fumble recovery lead to a quick one-yard run for a Cobras' touchdown. Oakes tried one last time but an interception spoiled the comeback as Tacoma continued their winning ways over Bellingham. Final score: 28-35. Click here to view photos of the game.

Slam hold off erupting Volcanoes

The Bellingham Slam hosted the Vancouver Volcanoes in an high-scoring rematch to last season's championship game Friday May 11^th at Whatcom Community College Pavilion. The Slam fell behind early as miscues in passing and steals earned the Volcanoes the lead throughout the first half. Bellingham climbed their way back into the game, cutting a 14-point deficit down to one point with a last-second three-pointer by Drew Ready at halftime. The second half started with both teams trading scores but by the fourth quarter the Slam began to pull away with the 26-point effort of Paul Hafford, who lead six teammates with double-digit totals. Final score: 127-120. Click here to view photos from the game.

Bulldogs awe Shockers

The Bellingham Bulldogs took on the South Sound Shockers in their second regular season game of 2012 at Civic Field Saturday, April 21^st. The Bulldogs offense started sluggish, calling on their defense to ignite the Bellingham football engine. The Dog's D did not disappoint. Flexing their front-line muscle the Bulldogs forced the Shockers to punt out of their own end zone, providing the Bulldogs offense with a short field to operate. After quick strike from Cody Oakes to Toby Seim for a touchdown, the pedal was pushed to the floor. A fumble recovery on the next Shockers possession by the explosive Dog's D gave Bellingham's offense another short field but penalties cut the drive short. The Shockers stumbled to their feet and threw a 61-yard bomb down field for a touchdown. Determined to not let the Shocker score again the Bulldogs defense stiffened and pushed the Shockers around the field, allowing the Dog's O to open up the throttle and score 41 unanswered points. The Bulldogs defense also added a score of their own with an interception return of a touchdown by Miguel Pierre. The Shockers did not score again until mid-third quarter. In the end the Dog's defensive machine was too much for the Shockers to overcome. Final score 53-12. Click here to view photos of the game.

Slam rule the Reign in season opener

The Bellingham Slam opened the 2012 International Basketball League season against the Olympia Reign at the Skookum Events Center in the Little Creek Casino Resort Friday April, 20^th. The beautiful new court was the perfect stage for both teams to showcase their talents. The Reign set a fast-pace with 11 steals leading to to 20 points. The Reign aggressive defense also lead to 34 points for the Slam from the free-throw line, keeping Bellingham in the lead the majority of the night. Morris Anderson lead all scores with 28 points, propelling the Slam to their first victory of the season. Final score 133-104. Click here to view photos of the game.