GALLERY: Basin football almost here
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 months, 3 weeks 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
Sushik comes full circle ahead of first season at BBCC
MOSES LAKE — The next step in Liana Sushik’s athletic journey has led her to play for the Big Bend Community College Vikings volleyball team this fall after a successful career with the Soap Lake Eagles. Joining the Vikings is something she feels has deepened her love for the sport, she said. “I fell in love with the fact that there’s more than just high school volleyball; there’s another level,” said Sushik. “It’s like a whole new chapter and I’m so excited to see what I have next because there’s a lot that I’ve been through to get here.” Despite her success on the court, Sushik said she didn’t initially start out as an athlete.
Building a community at Desert City Fitness
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata welcomed its newest athletic club earlier this summer with Desert City Fitness setting up along Basin Street. Since their grand opening June 6, the club has worked to become a strong contributor to the community in Ephrata. “We just opened our doors and whoever comes in, that’s how we do it,” said Bryan Boney, owner of Desert City Fitness. Boney, who owns the club alongside his wife Tracy Fillion, decided to open Desert City Fitness to keep himself active after retiring six years ago. Boney said he has invested all his money from retirement into purchasing the property, remodeling and getting the equipment necessary to open his fitness center.
Grid Kids expands opportunities this season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grid Kids football program is gearing up for the start of its 26th football season this fall. This year, alongside their tackle football program, the Grid Kids have expanded their flag football options. “It’s one of those things that you just don’t really know how well it’s going to go, but right now we’re looking pretty strong,” said Brian Gwinn, the Gird Kids administrator and communications contact. The tackle opportunities remain the same for third through sixth grade with third and fourth graders playing together and fifth and sixth graders separately from the younger players. The format for third and fourth grade will remain at a regular 11-man game, but for fifth and sixth grade there is consideration for moving down to an eight-on-eight format.