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GALLERY: Basin football almost here

CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 months, 4 weeks AGO
by CALEB PEREZMIKE MAYNARD
| August 28, 2025 3:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — The 2025 football season is almost a week away, with local high school football teams hitting the gridiron and preparing for week one. Here’s another glimpse into their practices.  

Our annual Gridiron Guide publication is right around the corner. Pick up a copy of the Columbia Basin Herald on Friday, Aug. 29, for a look at the upcoming high school football season. 

    A Broncos football player runs routes during their first practice of the 2025 season. Head Coach Brendan Bermea said he sees a lot of potential in his team to be successful this season.
 
 
    Two Mavericks football players battle it out during a seven-on-seven matchup at practice. Head Coach Brett Jay said he brings back an experienced roster with about 20 seniors.
 
 


    A Soap Lake player runs with the ball during a practice drill last week. The Eagles are preparing for the start of the season next week.
 
 
    Ephrata Tigers offensive linemen ready themselves to snap the ball during last week’s practice. The Tigers will be hosting a jamboree to kick off the football season.
 
 
    A Huskies wide receiver catches and runs with the ball during practice last Friday. The Huskies are looking forward to another season of football and what their team can offer.
 
 


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