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The Zone Daily Local Sports Update 12/12/23

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The Kraken are looking to snap their extended losing streak tonight as they host the Florida Panthers.

Seattle has lost eight straight and is one loss away from tying the franchise record for consecutive losses.

They recently put goalie Philip Grubhauer on the injured reserve.

Meanwhile, the Panthers have won three straight and own the third-best record in the Eastern Conference.

Coverage begins at 6:30 and puck drops at 7 on KPUG.

 

The Western Washington University men’s basketball team continues to impress.

They beat Langara 124-70 on Saturday to earn their fourth-straight win.

Junior forward Nic Welp put up 20 points and 15 rebounds.

He was just named the GNAC Player of the Week for his performance.

The Vikings are averaging 111 points per game over their last four games.

They now sit at 8-3 on the season and will look to win their fifth straight at home for George Fox on Sunday.

 

Running down the high school basketball scores from last night…

Bellingham boys beat Sedro Woolley 65-51

Sedro Wooley girls beat Bellingham 62-43

Ferndale boys beat Meridian 63-52

Ferndale girls beat Meridian 44-32

Lynden Christian boys beat Mt Vernon 72-62

Lynden Christian girls doubled up Mt Vernon with a 54-26 win

 

And don’t miss the Squalicum Storm host the 2x defending state champion Lynden Lions tonight on KGMI.

Coverage begins at 7:00 and tipoff is at 7:15.

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