Basin tennis roundup
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months, 2 weeks AGO
Another week of boy’s tennis is complete. Here are the results of those matchups.
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Boys Tennis
April 5
The Huskies were victorious at home against the Bulldogs.
Ellensburg at Othello
Final Score 2-3
The Jacks came up short against the visiting Wildcats.
Toppenish at Quincy
Final Score 3-2
The Tigers were defeated at home by the Red Devils.
East Valley at Ephrata
Final Score 4-1
April 7
The Huskies double down on their home win with a victory on the road against the Wildcats.
Othello at Toppenish
Final Score 3-2
April 8
The Tigers were victorious over the Wildcats.
Ephrata at Toppenish
Final Score 4-1
April 9
The Warriors were triumphant against the Bears.
Wahluke at Kiona-Benton
Final Score 3-0
April 10
The Jacks redeem their loss with a close win over the Mustangs.
Quincy at Prosser
Final Score 3-2
Girls Tennis
April 5
The Huskies win a close match at home against the Bulldogs.
Ellensburg at Othello
Final Score 3-2
The Jacks were defeated at home by the Wildcats.
Toppenish at Quincy
Final Score 4-1
The Tigers were a force as they defeated the Red Devils.
East Valley at Ephrata
Final Score 0-5
April 7
The Huskies were unsuccessful on the road against the Wildcats.
Othello at Toppenish
Final Score 2-3
April 8
The Tigers were defeated by the Wildcats.
Ephrata at Toppenish
Final Score 1-4
April 9
The Warriors steal a close win on the road against the Bears.
Wahluke at Kiona-Benton
Final Score 3-2
April 10
The Jacks lose a close match against the Mustangs.
Quincy at Prosser
Final Score 2-3
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