GALLERY: Basin football almost here
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 1 week AGO
ACH Warriors Quarterback Max Grindy, front, awaits his turn in footwork drills during their practice. Grindy is filling in at quarterback to start the season while regular starter Caden Correia heals from injury.
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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.
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.ARTICLES BY CALEB PEREZ
WA COLLEGIATE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 5-12, 2025
MOSES LAKE — College athletes head deeper into the winter season as the remaining fall teams prepare for deeper runs in the post season. See where your favorite teams will be heading this weekend.
Lions open the season 2-0
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions got off to a strong start to their season taking two home games against Touchet and Entiat on Tuesday and Wednesday to start their season 2-0. “I think it went good, I think we got a little jumbled during the (second) game, but I think it was it was a good game for us to start off,” said Lions senior Brynlynn King. The Lions dominated in their season opener against Touchet on Tuesday, holding their opponent to five points total and preventing a single score in both the second and third quarters. The MLCA/CCS offense and defense were on full display in this game as they won 59-5.
Lions’ Ferguson hits 1K points in win over Entiat
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions basketball team earned a statement 75-29 win in their season opener against Entiat. During this victory, Lions senior Johnny Ferguson hit a personal milestone of 1,000 career points. “I didn’t even know that I was going to hit 1,000,” said Johnny. “I was pretty shocked and it was a surreal moment.” The Lions started the game off with a strong offensive front while also preventing their opponent from scoring for the majority of the first quarter, gaining an early 25-7 lead. This continued into the second quarter as the speed and physicality of the Lions’ game plan kept Entiat down to extend the lead to 49-13 by the end of the half.