GALLERY: Basin spring sports
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Warden junior Oscar Dominguez (10) weaves through the Connell defense. The Warden boys soccer team finished the season with a 7-9 mark, narrowly missing out on the district playoffs.
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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.
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.
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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).