Summer sports gallery: June 16-23
HERALD SPORTS STAFF | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 4 months AGO
Royal tight end Bennett Brown (87) gets set at the end of the line during Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima.
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Othello running back/defensive back Alex Mendez, in blue, returns a kickoff for the East at Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic.
Royal wide receiver/defensive back Case Christensen looks at the East Offensive Most Valuable Player plaque at Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima.
Ephrata tight end/defensive end Eric O’Neel breaks out of his stance during Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline Legion second baseman Hunter Flaa makes contact with a pitch for a single during the nightcap of Friday’s doubleheader against East Valley.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline Legion center fielder Harvest Parrish rushes toward home plate during the nightcap of Friday’s doubleheader against East Valley.
A pitcher for the 12U Central Washington Sixers winds up to pitch at the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament in Moses Lake on June 16.
MOSES LAKE — Whether it was the football field or the baseball diamond, Basin athletes remained busy over the last few weeks. As the summer heats up, school-based sports have cooled down, but youth leagues are picking up steam throughout the Columbia Basin.
Readers who know of a youth league that has earned coverage for their efforts on the field, diamond, gridiron, court or elsewhere can email Sports Reporter Ian Bivona at [email protected].
Othello running back/defensive back Alex Mendez, in blue, returns a kickoff for the East at Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic.
Royal wide receiver/defensive back Case Christensen looks at the East Offensive Most Valuable Player plaque at Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima.
Ephrata tight end/defensive end Eric O’Neel breaks out of his stance during Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline Legion second baseman Hunter Flaa makes contact with a pitch for a single during the nightcap of Friday’s doubleheader against East Valley.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline Legion center fielder Harvest Parrish rushes toward home plate during the nightcap of Friday’s doubleheader against East Valley.
A pitcher for the 12U Central Washington Sixers winds up to pitch at the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament in Moses Lake on June 16.ARTICLES BY HERALD SPORTS STAFF
Bossenbrook scores as Eagles battle Utah Tech to 1-1 draw
CHENEY — Eastern Washington battled Utah Tech to a 1-1 draw at home, with Maya Bossenbrook scoring the Eagles' goal and Payton Hyde delivering a 12-save performance in net, according to EWU Athletics. Reese Kincaid and Mira Scarsella each recorded an assist on Bossenbrook's second-half goal. Noelle Raczykowski led Eastern's attack with four shots, placing three on goal, while Mia Miconi and Scarsella added three shots apiece. The Eagles finished with 16 shots and nine on goal.
Eagles place eighth at CDA National
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Eastern Washington men's golf stayed local this week, heading to Idaho to host the CDA National Invite at CDA National Reserve. EWU placed 8th in the tournament, shooting 877. Emilio Gil Leyva Llamas paired together three great rounds according to EWU athletics, with a first day 74 (+2), second day 71 (-1), and a third day 74 (+2). Gil Leyva finished his tournament tied for 17th.
Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the late summer. Check out how the players and coaches have been preparing for their seasons with the Gridiron Guide in Friday’s paper.