GALLERY: Basin spring sports
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Othello sophomore Erick Cruz (5) advances the ball upfield against Connell on Saturday.
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Tiger Head Baseball Coach David Tempel talks with his catching crew on Tuesday. Tempel said he’s impressed with how the catchers and pitchers have worked to ensure they have solid strategies in place.
Moses Lake senior Kendall Reffett, right, stands on first base during a game against Eastmont in the 2023 season.
Quincy junior DJ Frerks catches the ball while standing on first base for an out during a game against Ephrata.
A Wahluke Boys Soccer player dribbles the ball during practice in front of a large “W” on the Wahluke High School soccer field March 4.
Broncos junior Brix Curtis chips the ball toward the green during a March 12 practice.
Ephrata teammates celebrate after a home run against East Valley (Yakima) in the 2023 season.
Othello Boys Golf player Ajay Parrish, right, practices with other team members at the driving range at Othello Golf Club Monday evening. Head Coach Trevor Salsbury said Parrish is likely his number one player this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring sports are now in full swing across the state, as local teams look to get strong starts to the year in their respective sports. Students and coaches have been working hard to ensure the competition is solid, whether it’s on the court, the pitch, the diamond or the course.
Tiger Head Baseball Coach David Tempel talks with his catching crew Tuesday. Tempel said he’s impressed with how the catchers and pitchers have worked to ensure they have solid strategies in place.
Moses Lake senior Kendall Reffett, right, stands on first base during a game against Eastmont in the 2023 season.
Quincy junior DJ Frerks catches the ball while standing on first base for an out during a game against Ephrata.
A Wahluke Boys Soccer player dribbles the ball during practice in front of a large “W” on the Wahluke High School soccer field March 4.
Broncos junior Brix Curtis chips the ball toward the green during a March 12 practice.
Ephrata teammates celebrate after a home run against East Valley (Yakima) in the 2023 season.
Othello Boys Golf player Ajay Parrish, right, practices with other team members at the driving range at Othello Golf Club Monday evening. Head Coach Trevor Salsbury said Parrish is likely his number one player this season.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
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