Weekend on the field
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Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s Cooper Correia, covered in dirt, runs to third base after sliding into second in the Warrior’s 5-2 win over Mount Vernon Christian on May 21, 2022.
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Quincy junior Jorge Nunez fights off a defender late in the match against Seattle Academy on May 20, 2022.
Midfielder Isaac Lopez pushes the ball upfield in the waning minutes of the Jackrabbits’ loss to Seattle Academy on May 20.
Ephrata’s Carter Burns tees off at the 2A state tournament at Capitol City Golf Club in Olympia.
The Lady Chiefs fell to Eastmont on May 20 in the district tournament 10-0.
Moses Lake junior Jazlynn Torres (21) smiles after making it to first base in the matchup against Eastmont High School on May 20.
Sophomore Raegen Hofheins (2) goes to bat for the Lady Chiefs on May 20 against Eastmont.
Freshman Paige Richardson (3) pitches during the game against Eastmont on May 20.
Big Bend second baseman Kalia Agustin prepares to swing at a pitch in the Vikings’ 19-7 win over Mount Hood.
Othello’s T.J. Murdock tees off at the start of the boys 2A state tournament at Capitol City Golf Club in Olympia.
The Big Bend dugout peers out to see the outcome of a hit ball in the Vikings’ 19-7 win over Mount Hood on May 21.
Basin athletes have been showcasing their hard work and skills as district, regional and state competitions rage on. Here are some photos from some of the games that happened over the weekend.
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