Weekend on the field
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Quincy senior Jalen Spence became a state champion over the weekend after notching a four-hundredths-of-a-second win over a Freeman athlete in the 300-meter hurdles.
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Quincy senior Jalen Spence took first place in the 1A Boys 300-meter Hurdles.
Quincy junior Joceline Schaapman placed 4th in the 300-meter hurdle finals.
Wahluke junior Brayan Calvario placed 9th in the high jump finals.
The Quincy 4x400 relay placed 7th in the finals. The team was composed of sophomore Jayden Richards, senior Aidan Heikes (pictured), senior Ecduy Gordillo and senior Jalen Spence.
Royal third baseman Lily De La Rosa (8) runs toward a play at home base during the state 1A softball tournament on Friday.
Despite taking a tough 10-0 loss in the first round of state, Royal softball players had moments where they celebrated the small victories of getting an opponent out.
The Royal softball team fell in the first round of the state tournament, ending their season record with 15 wins and 6 losses.
Warden senior Kiana Rios moves forward for a pitch in the second round of the 2B state tournament on May 27, 2022.
Warden freshman Genesis Ozuna swings at a pitch in the sixth inning of Warden’s 16-2 loss to Rainier on May 27, 2022.
Warden junior Kaylee Erickson catches a fly ball in the infield during the 2B state tournament on May 27, 2022.
Othello freshman Destinee Franco gives defensive signals from the outfield in the state championship game on May 28, 2022.
Othello junior Natalie Martinez celebrates while running the bases after hitting a home run in the state championship game on May 28, 2022.
Othello junior Camryn McDonald dives after a hit ball in the infield before throwing it to first base for an out on May 28, 2022.
Othello sophomore Amarie Guzman waits for a pitch in the Lady Huskies’ 6-0 win over West Valley on May 27, 2022.
In the last weekend of state tournaments for the Spring 2022 season, Basin athletes shined from the track to the diamond. Check out some photos from this weekend’s track & field and fastpitch events.
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