GALLERY: Football flashback 2023
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Moses Lake’s Brady Jay, left, scrambles with the football during a game against Davis. The Mavericks ended the season with an 8-2 record and in second place of the Columbia Basin Big 9.
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Royal Head Coach Wiley Allred credited the Knights’ defensive line for setting up Royal’s strong defensive showing in multiple matches last season.
A Zillah runner goes down in the arms of the Wahluke defense in a Warriors-Leopards game last season.
Warden’s Ryan Jorgensen, in blue, recorded three sacks in the first half against Kiona-Benton in a gridiron matchup in 2023..
Othello’s Mason Perez (50) was the Central Washington Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year last fall.
The MLCA/CCS Lions defeated Bridgeport at home at the beginning of last season, winning in the program’s first game.
Quincy’s 45-0 shutout win over Brewster improved the Jacks to 2-2 toward the beginning of the 2023 season.
Soap Lake’s Jairo Lopez (1) carries the football against MLCA/CCS. After an 0-4 start, the Eagles rallied to finish the year with a 5-5 mark.
Ephrata quarterback Brady Hendrick (12) makes his way downfield in a Tigers’ 13-0 win over Ellensburg last fall.
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague’s Zach Klein, right, passes the ball downfield to a fellow Bronco last season.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s Carter Pitts shakes off a Concrete defender on Nov. 18, 2023. Pitts had 146 total yards in the match versus Mossyrock.
COLUMBIA BASIN — As the new school year starts, so does football season. Here is a look back at last year’s season as we begin our coverage of the 2024 season on the gridiron.
Speaking of Gridiron... Take a look at our bonus section today to view this year’s Gridiron Guide. We spoke with coaches and players, visited practices to see local athletes in action and put together a story for each school.
The Columbia Basin Herald team wish each of the local footballers a fun season. We know you’ll make us all proud. Keep tackling, passing, running and driving for excellence.
Royal Head Coach Wiley Allred credited the Knights’ defensive line for setting up Royal’s strong defensive showing in multiple matches last season.
A Zillah runner goes down in the arms of the Wahluke defense in a Warriors-Leopards game last season.
Warden’s Ryan Jorgensen, in blue, recorded three sacks in the first half against Kiona-Benton in a gridiron matchup in 2023..
Othello’s Mason Perez (50) was the Central Washington Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year last fall.
The MLCA/CCS Lions defeated Bridgeport at home at the beginning of last season, winning in the program’s first game.
Quincy’s 45-0 shutout win over Brewster improved the Jacks to 2-2 toward the beginning of the 2023 season.
Soap Lake’s Jairo Lopez (1) carries the football against MLCA/CCS. After an 0-4 start, the Eagles rallied to finish the year with a 5-5 mark.
Ephrata quarterback Brady Hendrick (12) makes his way downfield in a Tigers’ 13-0 win over Ellensburg last fall.
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague’s Zach Klein, right, passes the ball downfield to a fellow Bronco last season.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s Carter Pitts shakes off a Concrete defender Nov. 18, 2023. Pitts had 146 total yards in the match versus Mossyrock.ARTICLES BY HERALD SPORTS STAFF
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