When Nooksack Valley senior Kyle Veldman caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Casey Bauman in the fourth quarter against Meridian it didn’t win the game, but it was a milestone catch. It was Veldman’s 100th of his career, making him the 16th player in Whatcom County history to do so. Former Pioneer, Mike Perez, was the first player to surpass 100 catches, and he ended his career with 112. Since then, he is the fourth player in school history to haul in 100 passes.

Here is the current career reception leaders of Whatcom County:

1. Blair Bomber, Lynden – 163
2. Mitchell Tripp, Meridian – 161
3. Jordan Wittenberg, Lynden – 159
4. Zach Vis, Lynden – 155
5. Ben Peterson, Squalicum – 151
6. Trey Handy, Nooksack Valley – 145
7. Ryan Van Diest, Lynden – 138
8. Anthony Ball, Blaine – 135
9. Todd Bird, Blaine – 131
10. Trevor Chau, Blaine – 129
11. Mike Perez, Mount Baker/Nooksack Valley – 112
12. Dirk Dallas, Lynden – 111
13. Kyle Handy, Nooksack Valley – 105
14. Dominic Chambers, Meridian – 103
15. Michael O’Bryan, Nooksack Valley – 103
16. Kyle Veldman, Nooksack Valley – 100
17. Justin Brann, Lynden – 99
18. Anthony Reese, Nooksack Valley – 97
19. Greg Wright, Blaine – 96
20. Luke Christianson, Lynden – 96