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
Local athletes play in Columbia Basin series senior all-star baseball game
MOSES LAKE — The Sports Council and All-State Baseball announced in a press release that they are hosting the sixth annual Columbia Basin Series Senior All-Star Baseball Game presented by Central Industrial Sales. This annual showcase brings together standout seniors and celebrates the accomplishments of student-athletes from throughout the region. The game will be between some of the top graduating baseball players from across the Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities regions. The Yakima Valley team will consist of Moses Lake’s Noah Hernandez and Othello’s RJay Garza, Quade Gonzalez IV and Aiden Garza while being coached by Othello’s Head Coach Sonny Garza.
Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 student-athletes qualified for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships running from Thursday, May 21 through Saturday, May 23 in Welch Stadium at Emporia State University. Eight female track and field student-athletes qualified. Layla Fields, Zoe Gonzales, and Ashlyn Nielsen all qualified as part of the 4x100m relay team while Donna Marie Harris and Carley Huber qualified as part of the 4x400m relay team. Julie Castillejo will be a relay alternative due to quick turnarounds from some individual events. Ellie DeGroot qualified as a member of the 4x400m relay team as well as for the 400m hurdles. Maliyah Gordon was a qualifier in the shot put. Elise Hopper will represent the crimson and black in four events: the 4x100m relay, the 4x400m relay, the 400m dash, and the 200m dash.
Wildcats athletics reveals 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
ELLENSBURG — On Monday, Central Washington athletics announced in a statement the names for the 2026 athletic Hall of Fame class. Jean and Joe Adams (Spirit of Central), Catie Fry (Volleyball), Zak Hill (Football), and Dr. Richard Roux (Meritorious Service).