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HERALD SPORTS STAFF | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 2 months AGO
Moses Lake senior Jayce Stuart stands in the batter’s box awaiting a pitch against Chiawana on Marck 14.
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Quincy sophomore Erick Zepeda, left, passes the ball to a teammate during Quincy’s March 8 game against Overlake.
Ephrata junior Jose Negrete Jr. (12) brings the ball upfield while being defended by Moses Lake senior Joshua Zamora (10) during a March 12 game.
Moses Lake freshman Amelia Avalos (25) celebrates on base during the Mavs’ win over Mount Spokane.
Othello sophomore Luis Farias (14) used his head to attempt to score a game during Othello’s match against Connell.
Moses Lake junior Cruz Martinez, right, survives a pick-off attempt at first base.
Quincy senior Guillermo Gomez attempts a free kick against Overlake.
Moses Lake senior Jesus Garcia (15) passes the ball to a teammate during a March 12 game against Ephrata.
Moses Lake senior Trinity Nations, left, catches a pitch during Moses Lake’s game against Mount Spokane.
Othello senior Anthony Abundiz (7) brings the ball upfield against Connell.
MOSES LAKE — Spring sports kicked off less than three weeks ago, and local squads are wrapping up their non-league slates before heading into their respective conference matchups.
Quincy sophomore Erick Zepeda, left, passes the ball to a teammate during Quincy’s March 8 game against Overlake.
Ephrata junior Jose Negrete Jr. (12) brings the ball upfield while being defended by Moses Lake senior Joshua Zamora (10) during a March 12 game.
Moses Lake freshman Amelia Avalos (25) celebrates on base during the Mavs’ win over Mount Spokane.
Othello sophomore Luis Farias (14) used his head to attempt to score a game during Othello’s match against Connell.
Moses Lake junior Cruz Martinez, right, survives a pick-off attempt at first base.
Quincy senior Guillermo Gomez attempts a free kick against Overlake.
Moses Lake senior Jesus Garcia (15) passes the ball to a teammate during a March 12 game against Ephrata.
Moses Lake senior Trinity Nations, left, catches a pitch during Moses Lake’s game against Mount Spokane.
Othello senior Anthony Abundiz (7) brings the ball upfield against Connell.
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