Weekend prep roundup: Royal shuts out La Salle, 73-0
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Football
Royal 73, LaSalle 0
Royal High School continued its undefeated streak with a whopping victory over La Salle. Derek Bergeson led in passing with 60 yards, while Avery Ellis racked up 74 rushing yards. As a team, Royal had 71 passing yards, 181 rushing yards and no turnovers.
Wahluke 55, Wapato 12
Andrew Yorgesen scored two passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns. Edward Barajas made one touchdown, as did Oscar Perez and Arnold Ramos. Kacey Hirai and Alexis Barajas made an interception apiece.
Ephrata 17, Othello 3
Cole Hertz led the Ephrata Tigers in passing yards at 83, while Travis Hendrick led in rushing yards with 92, as well as two touchdowns.
Warden 72, Highland 0
Cael Cox led with eight rushes and four touchdowns with 135 yards rushing.
Garret Chamberlain had two rushing touchdowns, as well as one on passing and one on a kickoff return. Cooper Wood made six solo tackles and two sacks, while Caden Wood made six solo tackles.
Other scores:
Soap Lake 60, Bridgeport 24
Moses Lake 56, Eisenhower 7
Quincy 13, Toppenish 21
Girls soccer
Ephrata 0, Ellensburg 7
Volleyball
Ephrata 3, Othello 0 Almira/Coulee-Hartline 5, Harrington 0 ACH 3, Valley Christian 0
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