BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: May 7, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 months, 3 weeks AGO
The ACH Warriors finished their season strong, only suffering two losses all season. They will be one of the top teams heading into district play.
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COLUMBIA BASIN — The regular season for Basin baseball has concluded, and district play has commenced. Below is how the last week of competition has unfolded and results for some district play.
May 6
The Cougars were victorious on the road against the Cle-Elum Roslyn Warriors.
Warden at Cle-Elum Roslyn
Final Score 5-4
The Huskies defended their home field against the Red Devils.
East Valley at Othello
Final Score 2-7
The Jacks were defeated on the road by the Mustangs.
Quincy at Prosser
Final Score 2-8
The Knights won a competitive game against the Hawks.
College Place at Royal
Final Score 3-4
The Mavericks were defeated at home by the Eastmont Wildcats. Eastmont at Moses Lake
Final Score 6-2
The Tigers were shut out on the road by the Toppenish Wildcats.
Ephrata at Toppenish
Final 0-9
May 7
The Cougars were defeated on the road by the Jaguars.
Warden at Tri-Cities Prep
Final Score 1-11
May 8
The Knights were defeated by the Cashmere Bulldogs.
Cashmere at Royal
Final Score 7-3
May 9
The Cougars bounced back against the Panthers.
Warden at River View
Final Score 3-2
The Mavericks split their doubleheader against Eastmont.
Moses Lake at Eastmont
Final Score 1-9, 8-6
May 10
The Huskies were victorious over the Ellensburg Bulldogs. Ellensburg at Othello
Final Score 2-12
The Knights pull off a tight win over the Leopards.
Zillah at Royal
Final Score 5-6
Current Records:
ACH 14-2
Ephrata 4-14
LRS 3-15
MLHS 12-7
Othello 19-4
Quincy 5-15
Royal 15-9
Wahluke 4-15
Warden 12-12
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Wahluke falls to Tri-Cities in home opener
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors (0-1) were defeated 46-24 in their home opener by the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars. Despite the loss, Head Coach Makai Hirai said he was proud of the effort his players gave on the court. “That was the biggest thing that I took away is we had a lot of effort. We have a lot of girls who are hungry, and the coaches were excited about (that). Our girls look pretty motivated ... they’re working hard,” Hirai said. The Jaguars started fast and held the lead the entire game. Tri-Cities Prep put up double-digit scores in each quarter except for the third. The Warriors finished strong with 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Jaguars came out victorious.
From overtime thriller to championship stage
The Knights meet Cashmere once again
ROYAL CITY — On Friday, the No. 1 seed Royal Knights (12-0) will travel to Husky Stadium to play the No. 2 seed Cashmere Bulldogs (11-1) in the 1A state championship game. The Knights Head Coach Wiley Allred was not surprised to see the Bulldogs reach the state championship game. “I was hoping there wasn't a team better than them, because that's a pretty tough team right there. We'll meet our match,” Allred said. When these two met in October, it was the Knights pulling off a late comeback to win 21-15 in overtime. Coming into that game, both teams were undefeated. The Knights had only allowed seven points all season, while the Bulldogs had not allowed a score by any team.
Warriors fall short in home opener
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors (0-1) were defeated 67-43 by the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars Tuesday in their return to the hardwood. Wahluke Head Coach Anfernee Cortez said some of the loss may be attributed to first-game jitters. “We started too flat and just kind of dug ourselves into a hole early. Against a team like Tri-Cities Prep, it’s tough to catch up at that point,” Cortez said. A slow start by the Warriors allowed Tri-Cities Prep to take hold of the momentum early and build a commanding lead. In the first half, the Warriors struggled to knock down shots and attack the rim. The Jaguars carried their momentum into the second half to run away with the game. Wahluke had a stronger second-half showing, but Cortez said it was not enough to get back in the game.