Basin boys soccer roundup
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 3 months AGO
Another week of boys soccer is in the books. Here’s a look at the lay of the land currently.
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April 1
The Cougars fell to the Eagles at home.
Connell at Warden
Final Score 3-0
The Huskies take home a win over the Red Devils.
Othello at East Valley
Final Score 2-0
The Jacks were defeated on the road by the Greyhounds.
Quincy at Grandview
Final Score 0-2
The Knights were victorious over the Spartans.
Royal at Granger
Final Score 1-0
The Mavericks protected home turf by defeating the Rams.
West Valley at Moses Lake
Final Score 0-2
The Tigers were successful on the road against the Ellensburg Bulldogs.
Ephrata at Ellensburg
Final Score 2-0
April 3
The Huskies were shut out on the road against the Vikings.
Othello at Selah
Final Score 0-5
April 4
The Knights took care of business on the road against the Rangers.
Royal at Naches Valley
Final Score 3-0
The Mavericks recent success was thwarted by the Panthers on the road.
Moses Lake at Wenatchee
Final Score 0-7
April 5
The Cougars were defeated by the Warriors.
Warden at Wahluke
Final Score 1-7
The Huskies won a close matchup against the Tigers.
Ephrata at Othello
Final Score 1-2
The Jacks shut out the Ellensburg Bulldogs at home.
Ellensburg at Quincy
Final Score 0-2
April 8
The Cougars were defeated at home by the Okanogan Bulldogs.
Okanogan at Warden
Final Score 4-1
The Huskies walk away victorious after a competitive matchup against the Wildcats.
Toppenish at Othello
Final Score 1-2
The Jacks logged another win after defending home turf against the Tigers.
Ephrata at Quincy
Final Score 0-3
The Mavericks fell short in a competitive game against the Cadets.
Moses Lake at Eisenhower
Final Score 1-2
The Warriors took a shutout victory over the Kodiaks.
Cascade at Wahluke
Final Score 0-3
Current Record(s):
Ephrata 2-4-1
MLHS 3-6
Othello 6-2-1
Quincy 3-2-2
Royal 6-2
Wahluke 7-1
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