BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: April 18, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 12 months AGO
Another week of Basin soccer and Wahluke is still sitting atop the South Central Athletic Conference at 9-2.
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COLUMBIA BASIN – As the final weeks of boys soccer creep up, here is how the last week of competition unfolded. See below for the current lay of the land.
April 10
The Jacks were victorious over the Wildcats on the road.
Quincy at Toppenish
Final Score 1-0
April 11
The Warriors were a force to be reckoned with when they defeated the Leopards. Zillah at Wahluke
Final Score 0-13
April 14
The Wahluke Warriors continued their previous success by winning on the road against the Wolves.
Wahluke at Wapato
Final Score 3-1
April 15
The Cougars were dominant at home against the Lightning.
La Salle at Warden
Final Score 1-8
The Huskies fell short on the road against the Greyhounds.
Othello at Grandview
Final Score 1-3
The Jacks held off the Mustangs in a close match at home.
Prosser at Quincy
Final Score 2-3
The Mavericks win a low-scoring match against the Eastmont Wildcats.
Eastmont at Moses Lake
Final Score 0-1
The Tigers hold off the Vikings at home.
Selah at Ephrata
Final Score 1-2
Current Records:
Ephrata 3-6-1
MLHS 5-6
Othello 7-4-1
Quincy 7-4-1
Royal 7-2
Wahluke 9-2
Warden 3-8
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