Basin tennis roundup
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year AGO
Another week of boy’s tennis is complete. Here are the results of those matchups.
CALEB PEREZ/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
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
ARTICLES BY MIKE MAYNARD
Cougs’ extend win streak after win over Portland
PULLMAN — The Washington State Cougars (19-17) extended its win streak to five after defeating the University of Portland Pilots 9-3 Monday, according to a statement by WSU Athletics. Pitcher Brock Blatter was happy with his performance after coming back from a recent injury. “It felt good (to) give us a good start and stuff and get us in good position and get a win on a Monday,” Blatter said. “(I just) keep getting innings and building up my pitch count and stuff like that and continue to build each outing. (I) got four innings today and continued to build the pitch count.”
Basin diamond roundup, April 7-13
MOSES LAKE — Over the last week, we have crossed the halfway mark of the spring sports season for Basin baseball and softball. While many schools were enjoying a relaxing spring break, many others still stepped out on the diamond as they work toward the postseason. See below how your favorite teams fared and their current record.
More than basketball
Grant County Red Tails emphasize mentorship while earning dramatic home victory
MATTAWA — The Grant County Red Tails (6-5) are the Basin’s newest professional basketball team. Part of The Basketball League, the Red Tails aren’t only focused on hoops, they’re also driven by community service. “We came together because we saw the need, number one, that we could revitalize the mentorship and the leadership things that are missing in this community, with touch points, with kids and families and family engagement, being in such a rural area, and we wanted to really take advantage of that and be the answer,” Co-Founder Antonio Williams said. Alongside Doug Foodies and Ryan Purdie, the trio has brought another option for entertainment to Mattawa and Grant County as a whole. Williams pointed to a new jail being built in the area as motivation for pursuing this endeavor, he said.