Tennis roundup for April 4, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months, 3 weeks AGO
Jacob Bishop of Quincy, volleys the return against Othello Saturday.
FILE PHOTO
COLUMBIA BASIN — Here's how Basin tennis teams fared last week:
March 24
The Royal Knights men’s team had a tough outing, falling short to the Eagles.
Boys: Connell Eagles (4-0) at Royal Knights (2-2)
Final Score 5-0
No girls match.
The Warriors were able to take at least one victory away from the Hawks in their matchup.
Boys: Wahluke Warriors (4-2) at College Place Hawks (0-4)
Final Score 2-1
Girls: Wahluke Warriors (3-3) at College Place Hawks (2-2)
Final Score 0-5
The Mavericks were dominant in their matchup against the Mountain Goats.
Boys: Chelan Mountain Goats (1-2) at Moses Lake Mavericks (4-1)
Final Score 0-7
Girls: Chelan Mountain Goats (2-1) at Moses Lake Mavericks (3-2)
Final Score 1-6
Soap Lake split matchups against the Entiat Tigers.
Boys: Entiat Tigers (2-2) at Soap Lake Eagles (2-0)
Final Score 1-4
Girls: Entiat Tigers (1-3) at Soap Lake Eagles (1-1)
Final Score 4-1
March 25
The Tigers were only able to secure one victory against the Greyhounds.
Boys: Grandview Greyhounds (1-4) at Ephrata Tigers (3-0)
Final Score 1-4
Birls: Grandview Greyhounds (4-1) at Ephrata Tigers (0-3)
Final Score 3-2
The Jackrabbits fell short in each matchup against the Vikings.
Boys: Quincy Jackrabbits (2-1) at Selah Vikings (5-1)
Final Score 1-4
Girls: Quincy Jackrabbits (1-2) at Selah Vikings (3-3)
Final Score 2-3
The Huskies were able to secure close wins in both matches against the Mustangs.
Boys: Prosser Mustangs (0-4) at Othello Huskies (2-2)
Final Score 2-3
Girls: Prosser Mustangs (3-1) at Othello Huskies (3-1)
Final Score 2-3
March 26
The Knights were able to bring home at least one victory and zero losses after battling it out with the Bears.
Boys: Royal Knights (2-2-1) at Kiona-Benton Bears (0-5-1)
Final Score 1-1
Girls: Royal Knights (4-0) at Kiona-Benton Bears (2-4)
Final Score 5-0
The Warriors were defeated by the Connell Eagles in both matches.
Boys: Connell Eagles (5-0) at Wahluke Warriors (4-3)
Final Score 5-0
Girls: Connell Eagles (3-1) at Wahluke Warriors (3-4)
Final Score 4-1
The Eagles would split matches with Pateros in their matches.
Boys: Pateros Billygoats (2-2) at Soap Lake Eagles (3-0)
Final Score 1-4
Girls: Pateros Nannies (3-1) at Soap Lake Eagles (1-2)
Final Score 4-1
March 27
The Knights came up short in both matchups against the Bulldogs.
Boys: Cashmere Bulldogs (7-0) at Royal Knights (2-3-1)
Final Score 4-1
Girls: Cashmere Bulldogs (7-0) at Royal Knights (4-1)
Final Score 3-2
The Tigers were able to take care of business in their matches against the Jackrabbits.
Boys: Ephrata Tigers (4-0) at Quincy Jackrabbits (2-2)
Final Score 4-1
Girls: Ephrata Tigers (1-3) at Quincy Jackrabbits (1-3)
Final Score 3-2
March 28
The Wahluke Warriors took a win and a loss in their matchup against the Naches Valley Rangers, the men’s team winning and the women’s falling short.
Boys: Wahluke Warriors (5-3) at Naches Valley Rangers (1-4)
Final Score 2-1
Girls Wahluke Warriors (3-5) at Naches Valley Rangers (3-2)
Final Score 2-3
The Ephrata Tigers swept the Selah Vikings in their matchups with a matching final score.
Boys: Selah Vikings (5-2) at Ephrata Tigers (5-0)
Final Score 2-3
Girls: Selah Vikings (3-4) at Ephrata Tigers (2-3)
Final Score 2-3
March 29
The Soap Lake Eagles were unable to secure a win in either matchup against the Lake Roosevelt Raiders. They take home one loss and a tie.
Boys: Lake Roosevelt Raiders (3-0-1) at Soap Lake Eagles (3-0-1)
Final Score 2-2
Girls: Lake Roosevelt Raiders (2-2) at Soap Lake Eagles (1-3)
Final Score 3-2
The Quincy Jackrabbits were swept by the Othello Huskies in their matchups.
Boys: Quincy Jackrabbits (2-3) at Othello Huskies (3-2)
Final Score 1-4
Girls: Quincy Jackrabbits (1-4) at Othello Huskies (4-1)
Final score 2-3
March 31
The Royal Knights were dominant against the College Place Hawks, winning both of their matchups.
Boys: College Place Hawks (2-5) at Royal Knights (3-3-1)
Final Score 0-5
Girls: College Place Hawks (4-3) at Royal Knights (5-1)
Final Score 1-4
ARTICLES BY MIKE MAYNARD
Wildcats baseball fourth in preseason poll
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats baseball squad was ranked fourth in the Greater Northwest Conference preseason poll Thursday, according to statement by GNAC.
Broncos defeated in final home duel
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell to the Colfax Bulldogs 53-24 Wednesday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Jason Hilzer felt his wrestlers still competed hard.
COLUMN: Is Kenneth Walker ready to step up?
This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks face their toughest test in the playoffs when they host the Los Angeles Rams. One of the major storylines heading into this matchup is running back Zach Charbonnet being ruled out, leaving Kenneth Walker to carry the load. Which raises the question, is he capable? In the modern world of the NFL, a lot of coaches preach the imperativeness of the run game. When effective, it can open up other strategies on offense, like play action. Passing lanes open up as defenses have to show respect to the threat in the backfield.