Prep roundup: MLHS softball splits with Chiawana
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Joel Martin has been with the Columbia Basin Herald for more than 25 years in a variety of roles and is the most-tenured employee in the building. Martin is a married father of eight and enjoys spending time with his children and his wife, Christina. He is passionate about the paper’s mission of informing the people of the Columbia Basin because he knows it is important to record the history of the communities the publication serves. | October 15, 2021 1:00 AM
Softball
Moses Lake 19, Chiawana 14 Moses Lake 17, Chiawana 14
The Moses Lake High School Lady Chiefs split a doubleheader Tuesday against Chiawana High School. Ali Stanley hit 5 for 5 with two home runs in the first game, while Rylee McGreevy went 4 for 4 with a double and a homer.
Moses Lake did rather better in the second game. Kendall Reffett hit a grand slam, while Ali Stanley homered twice.
Football
Royal 52, Kiona-Benton 0
Angel Vega’s toe was in fine form Tuesday, making seven extra point kicks and capping it off with a field goal in the fourth quarter. Avery Ellis, Luke Bergeson, Derek Bergeson and Jace Allred all racked up touchdowns. Derek Bergeson led in passing with 111 yards, while Ellis had 161 rushing yards.
Girls soccer
Othello 3, Selah 1
Hailee Guzman scored two goals Tuesday, while Grace Rocha scored the third.
Volleyball
Ephrata 3, Grandview 0
Royal 2, Wapato 3
Royal 3, Wahluke 1
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