The Zone: Hear It Now

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Blair Bomber – Former Lynden athlete now Comedian

Whatcom County favorite Blair Bomber checks in with Mark. Bomber is pursuing a comedy career, you may remember him from…

James Marsh – CWU TE

Mark catches up with former Lynden quarterback James Marsh, settling in at CWU.

Bo Banner – Montreal Alouettes DE

Bo Banner called in to talk to Mark about his second year in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes.  

Taylor Rapp – Los Angels Rams Safety

Mark finally got Sehome Mariner and Washington Husky Taylor Rapp on the line to talk about training camp, the draft, and life in the pros.

Austin Shenton Everett Aquasox 3B

Austin Shenton out of Bellingham High was drafted in the 5th round by the Mariners. He is just getting started in Everett. Austin talked to Mark about his first month as a pro.

Daulton Hommes – Milwaukee Buck

Daulton Hommes was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks after the NBA draft last week, he joins mark to talk about his first week in the NBA.

Jerome Jenkins – WCC Men’s Basketball coach

Jerome Jenkins, most recently an assistant coach at Diabo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California is the new WCC Men’s Basketball coach. 

Mark’s 50th Birthday

Mark hit the big five-oh today, and Tessa has a surprise for him. Local coaches, athletes and other Whatcom County sports celebrities called in to wish him a happy birthday.

Kyle Sentkowski – Sacramento State kicker

Former Blaine High School kicker Kyle Sentkowski talked to Mark about transferring to Sacramento state and his time in Whatcom County.

Daulton Hommes – NBA Update

Daulton Hommes visits the Zone again to update Mark and listeners on the upcoming NBA draft, and how he feels…

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