December Basketball Gallery, 2025
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months, 1 week AGO
Saige Galbreath from the Broncos prepares to shoot a freethrow during a previous matchup this season. The Lind-Ritzville Broncos sit at 5-1 on the season going into break with their next game coming up Saturday against Almira/Coulee-Hartline.
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Moses Lake’s Ella Wiltbank takes the ball down the court during a home game this season. The Mavericks have a 3-5 record so far as they head into their next matchup on Monday against Walla Walla.
The Eagles’ Lenny Campos takes the ball across the court and looks for an opening to pass or make a move on the net. Soap Lake was 1-6 on the season before heading into winter break and will be on the road to face Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School when they return.
Sophie Molitor from the Tigers runs the ball down the court after gaining possession during an earlier game this season. Ephrata is 0-7 on the season and their next game will be at home against Omak Saturday.
EHS player Caiden Weber finds an opening to take a shot at the basket during a home game this season. The Tigers have a 1-6 record with their next matchup being at home against Omak Saturday.
Treyson Kast from MLCA/CCS goes in for the layup during a game earlier this season. The Lions are undefeated at 7-0 going into winter break and will return in January to play DeSales.
Othello’s Cumorah Giles pushes through the Connell defense to get to the basket during a game earlier this season. The Huskies are 1-6 and will return to the court in January to face their CWAC rival, the Ephrata Tigers.
Kyre Wiltbank from the Mavericks takes the ball toward the net during a previous home matchup. Moses Lake is 6-2 on the season and will go on the road to face Hanford for their next matchup Saturday.
Kingston Valdez from Othello looks down the court for an opening during a previous home matchup. The Huskies have a record of 2-6 and will return to the court in January to play at home the Ephrata Tigers.
SanTahna Ferguson from the Lions guards against Lila Sackmann from the Devils during a rivalry game this season. Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School is 6-1 and Wilson Creek is 7-2 as they rest for winter break. The two teams return in January with the Lions against DeSales and the Devils against Oroville.
Yohary Magana from the Warriors looks to maneuver around Maggie Frank from the Warriors during their last matchup. Royal is 5-1 on the season with their next matchup on the road against Chaparral on Saturday and Wahluke is 0-7 with their next game against Granger Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN – The local high school athletes have been working hard at the start of their basketball seasons. With the schedules slowing down for winter break, it’s a good time to look back on the past month of competition and check in on some of the local athletes.
Moses Lake’s Ella Wiltbank takes the ball down the court during a home game this season. The Mavericks have a 3-5 record so far as they head into their next matchup on Monday against Walla Walla.
The Eagles’ Lenny Campos takes the ball across the court and looks for an opening to pass or make a move on the net. Soap Lake was 1-6 on the season before heading into winter break and will be on the road to face Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School when they return.
Sophie Molitor from the Tigers runs the ball down the court after gaining possession during an earlier game this season. Ephrata is 0-7 on the season and their next game will be at home against Omak Saturday.
EHS player Caiden Weber finds an opening to take a shot at the basket during a home game this season. The Tigers have a 1-6 record with their next matchup being at home against Omak Saturday.
Treyson Kast from MLCA/CCS goes in for the layup during a game earlier this season. The Lions are undefeated at 7-0 going into winter break and will return in January to play DeSales.
Othello’s Cumorah Giles pushes through the Connell defense to get to the basket during a game earlier this season. The Huskies are 1-6 and will return to the court in January to face their CWAC rival, the Ephrata Tigers.
Kyre Wiltbank from the Mavericks takes the ball toward the net during a previous home matchup. Moses Lake is 6-2 on the season and will go on the road to face Hanford for their next matchup Saturday.
Kingston Valdez from Othello looks down the court for an opening during a previous home matchup. The Huskies have a record of 2-6 and will return to the court in January to play at home the Ephrata Tigers.
SanTahna Ferguson from the Lions guards against Lila Sackmann from the Devils during a rivalry game this season. Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School is 6-1 and Wilson Creek is 7-2 as they rest for winter break. The two teams return in January with the Lions against DeSales and the Devils against Oroville.
Yohary Magana from the Warriors looks to maneuver around Maggie Frank from the Warriors during their last matchup. Royal is 5-1 on the season with their next matchup on the road against Chaparral on Saturday and Wahluke is 0-7 with their next game against Granger Friday.ARTICLES BY CALEB PEREZ
Mavs claim District 5 swim and dive title
MOSES LAKE — The series of successful meets this season fully paid off for the Moses Lake Mavericks girls swim team over the weekend as the girls claimed the District 5 title. By the end of Saturday, the Mavs won the district meet with a score of 466 to Wenatchee's 449. "Just as we expected with Wenatchee, it was close all the way to the end. Could have gone either way, but it went our way," said Mavs Head Coach Tony Preston. "The girls were super excited to get their district championship."
Tigers qualify both boys and girls teams to state
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers Cross Country team continued their successful season in the District 5 and 6 Championships Saturday afternoon. Both the boys and girls had strong races to qualify for state with the boys taking third and the girls taking second. Tigers Head Coach Lyndsy Roberts said because of their high ranking all season the girls team set their sights high on the district meet. Heading into Saturday, they knew their toughest challenge would be against Ellensburg, who has been ranked second in the state all season.
Knights battle into district championships
ROYAL CITY — The second seeded Royal Knights (16-2-1) battled in a tight matchup against the third seeded Naches Valley Saturday afternoon in the district semifinals. Both teams put forward a strong effort, with the Knights securing a 1-0 victory. "We were all putting our heart out in this game and trying our best because we have a really good team this year," said Knights junior Sofia Villafana. "We were just giving it our all." The tone of the game was set from the very start as Royal and Naches Valley went back and forth on their attack. While the Knights controlled the ball for most of the first half, Naches Valley's defense kept things in check.