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Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks SB tix soar, Kraken’s win streak end, Lummi sweeps rivalry night and more

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Seahawks News

Ticket prices to see the Seahawks play their first Super Bowl in over a decade are costing a pretty penny.

According to Vivid Seats, the cheapest seat for the big game on Sunday is being listed at just over $4,500. The average price is sitting at just over $9,300.

According to ESPN, if that number holds, this year’s average cost would be the second-most expensive for a Super Bowl since Vivid Seats began providing data in 2015.

Meanwhile, Seattle’s QB1 issued a promising update for his health ahead of Sunday. Sam Darnold says his oblique feels “really good” after injuring it three weeks ago at the start of the playoffs.

Kraken News

The Kraken had their streak snapped last night.

They fell to the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in the second leg of their road trip. Seattle trailed 4-0 midway through the third period and late goals by Jordan Eberle and Tye Kartye couldn’t save them as their four-game win streak came to an end.

They’ll look to rebound against the LA Kings tonight. Coverage begins at 6:30 and puck drops at 7 on KGMI.

NBA News

The NBA got shook up today as the countdown to the trade deadline continues.

The Dallas Mavericks made headlines by trading 10x All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Khris Middleton, several other players and two first round picks.

Former MVP James Harden also highlighted this week’s trades when he got dealt from the LA Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for All-Star point guard Darius Garland.

All eyes are now on the Milwaukee Bucks, who are actively listening to trades on 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

The trade deadline is at noon tomorrow.

HS Basketball News

Taking a look at high school basketball scores from last night…

The Lummi Nation boys bested Tulalip Heritage 75-62 in a battle between two of the top 1B teams in the state. The Lummi girls added a dominant 65-25 win over Tulalip to help the Blackhawks sweep their rivals in their regular season finale.

They both own the top seed in the District 1 tournament, which tips off tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the Lynden boys beat Anacortes 61-51.

The Lynden girls added a 71-13 win over Anacortes.

The Lynden Christian boys beat Lakewood 83-54.

The LC girls also topped Lakewood 77-29.

The Meridian boys fell to Sedro-Woolley 66-37.

The Meridian girls edged out Sedro 54-51.

The Nooksack Valley girls took down Ferndale 55-43.

And the Bellingham girls edged Blaine 38-31.

 

Coming up tonight, the prep basketball doubleheaders keep on coming.

This time we’re at Sehome High School for a pair of matches between the Sehome and Squalicum boys and girls.

The Storm and Mariners girls own two of the top records in the Northwest Conference. Squalicum will look to get revenge for its six-point loss at the hands of Sehome earlier this season.

Coverage for the girls game begins at 5:45 and tipoff is at 6:00 on KPUG with Randy Farmer and the coach Dan Kaemingk on the call. The boys tip off right after at 7:30 with Randy and Dan sticking around for that one as well.

Elsewhere around the county tonight…

The Mount Baker girls host Mount Vernon.

The Bellingham boys host Burlington-Edison.

And the Ferndale boys are at Mariner.

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