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BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 24, 2025

MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months AGO
by MIKE MAYNARD
| April 24, 2025 2:50 AM

COLUMBIA BASIN — Basin softball has wrapped up another week of competition, the Knights continue to maintain a strong record as the competition continues to unfold.  

April 17 


The Jacks were defeated on the road by the Wildcats. 

Quincy at Toppenish 

Final Score 3-19, 1-14 


The Mavericks were victorious in both games against the Panthers.
Moses Lake at Wenatchee
Final Score 23-0, 9-8 

The Tigers were dominant in their doubleheader against the Mustangs. Ephrata at Prosser  
Final Score 29-0, 29-5 

April 18 

The Broncos were swept in their doubleheader by the Connell Eagles.
Lind-Ritzville at Connell
Final Score 4-7, 10-25 

The Cougars took home two wins in their doubleheader against the Jaguars. Warden at Tri-Cities Prep
Final Score 15-8, 26-0

The Huskies fell short in their doubleheader against the Red Devils.
Othello at East Valley
Final Score 2-8, 5-9  

April 19 

The Wahluke Warriors were defeated by the Rangers.
Wahluke at Naches Valley
Final Score 0-15, 2-26

April 21 

The Mavericks shut out the visiting Blackhawks at home.
Cheney at Moses Lake
Final Score 0-10 

The Wahluke Warriors suffered two losses by the Spartans.
Wahluke at Granger
Final Score 1-18, 5-15 

April 22 

The Broncos were defeated at home by the Lancers.
Liberty at Lind-Ritzville
Final Score 9-1, 16-0 

The Knights were victorious on the road against the Bears.
Royal at Kiona-Benton
Final Scores 10-0, 12-8 

Current Records: 

ACH       8-3
Ephrata 10-5
LRS 4-13
MLHS 9-4
Othello 7-7
Quincy 0-12
Royal 10-2
Wahluke 0-12
Warden 6-9 


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