March 2018


Bellevue Next Obstacle for No. 1 Umpqua

The Riverhawks have been waiting for this opportunity since the end of last season when then-No. 1-ranked Umpqua lost to 63-58 to Spokane in the semifinals. The No. 1 Riverhawks (30-1) are back in the Final Four.Umpqua meets No. 7 Bellevue (22-8) at 6 p.m. Saturday in a semifinal contest.



BC Men Ousted at NWAC Championships

The Sweet 16 showdown at the NWAC Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament was a barn burner! In a dramatic come back, the Panthers, after trailing by 17 with 13 minutes left in the 2nd half, went on a torrid run to win 72-67.


BC Women Advance to NWAC Final Four

Brenda Akoto scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and her twin sister Melinda Akoto had 11 rebounds along with 9 points to lift BC past Lower Columbia 70-62 in the Elite 8 of the NWAC Championships. The Bulldogs will face to-ranked Umpqua in the semifinals on Saturday, March 17 at Everett CC.


Brenda Akoto Named North Region MVP, Stubblefield Coach of the Year

BC sophomore Brenda Akoto was selected as the NWAC women’s basketball North Region Most Valuable Player and coach Mel Stubblefield was named North Region Coach of the Year. The Bulldogs won the North Region title with a 10-2 conference mark and bring a 20-8 overall record into the NWAC Championships, which start Thursday, March 8.