COLUMBIA BASIN — The spring sports season comes to a close this week, with state championship events being held in baseball, boys soccer, golf, tennis, track and field and softball.
Moses Lake junior Adrian Martinez lays down a bunt during a game against Davis. The Mavericks won both league and district titles this spring, culminating in an appearance in the 4A State Baseball Tournament.
Moses Lake sophomore Kevin Segura (7) looks to get past Ephrata senior Vinci Pichardo during a match between the Mavericks and Tigers earlier this season. Moses Lake finished the year 6-11-1, while the Tigers concluded 2024 with a 5-12-1 record.
Ephrata senior Hans Roberts dashes toward first base during a doubleheader against East Valley (Yakima) on March 22. The Tigers finished fifth in the CWAC baseball standings this spring, posting a 10-13 overall record.
Othello senior Felipe Haro brings the ball upfield during a postseason match against Grandview on May 11. The Huskies finished second in the CWAC this spring, with an overall record of 12-7-1.
Quincy sophomore Ashton Barnes-Keller pitches during a March 9 matchup against the Ephrata Tigers. The Jacks finished the season with a 12-11 overall record.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline freshman Grace Okamoto swings at a pitch during a game against Wellpinit on March 26. The Warriors finished the year with an 18-5 record, winning the Northeast 1B district championship.
Othello senior Xzyan Martinez keeps his eye on the pitcher while leading off second base during a game against Prosser on April 13. Othello finished the season with an 18-6 record, finishing in second place in the CWAC and reached the league’s district championship game.
State track and field championship meets begin on Thursday, with the Ephrata Tigers competing in 15 total events at the boys and girls meets in Tacoma.
Royal senior Randi Allred waits for a pitch during a doubleheader against Eastmont. The Knights, one of six local teams competing in state softball tournaments this week, play Klahowya on Thursday in the first round of the 1A State Softball Tournament in Richland.