The Bellingham boys' basketball team used a balanced attack and team play to beat Lynden Christian 66-57 in a Northwest Conference game Tuesday, Dec. 18, in Bellingham.

Alex Check scored 10 of his team-high 15 points in the fourth quarter, Kailen Hayes scored 12 points and Kyle Redmond added 11. Lynden Christian was led by Isaac Reimer's 13 points, and Truman Van Dalen added 11.

"I was pleased that our kids played a solid four quarters and played with more consistency," Bellingham coach Ken Crawford said in a phone interview. "Alex Check really stepped it up in that fourth quarter, and played well both offensively and defensively."

Bellingham (5-4, 1-1 NWC) travels to Meridian on Friday, Dec. 21, in a Northwest Conference game, while Lynden Christian (4-3, 1-1) hosts Mount Baker.

BELLINGHAM 66, LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 57

LC 14 16 16 11 - 57

Bellingham 18 12 17 19 - 66

Lynden Christian: Nathan Meppelink 6, Zach Roetcisoender 4, Levi Vander Yacht 3, Truman Van Dalen 11, Daulton Hommes 10, Jamie Heystek 0, Grant Wolffis 5, Josh Hornstra 1, Dustin Brandsma 4, Isaac Reimer 13. Team totals: 13-20 (FT) 57.

Bellingham: Cyrus Davies 0, Kyle Redmond 11, Darice Haywood 2, Alex Check 15, Tristan Hurley 7, Nick Zeegers 7, Aaron Burke 2, Marques Reynolds 5, Dante Check 5, Kailen Hayes 12. Team totals: 11-19 (FT) 66.

3-ptg: Lynden Christian 5 (five with 1), Bellingham 5 (five with 1). Fouls: Lynden Christian 19, Bellingham 19 (Zeegers).